Grange Kids Club

Store Street Manchester M1 2WD Telephone: 0300 123 1231 Fax: 0300 123 3159 Minicom: 0161 618 8524 Email: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk Web: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Grange Kids Club Fell Drive Grange-over-Sands Cumbria LA11 7JF Our Reference EY268362

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Monitoring for provision judged as inadequate

An Ofsted inspector, Josephine Northend, monitored your provision on 07/04/2014 following your inspection where the provision was judged to be inadequate.

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Outcome of monitoring

As a result of our inspection on 16/12/2013, we sent you a notice to improve. The actions you were set are included at the end of this letter.

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Outcome of monitoring

During the monitoring visit the inspector discussed with you the steps you have taken to address the actions raised in the notice to improve. She observed interaction between staff and children throughout the session and had a discussion with a parent about the progress their child has made at the out of school club. The inspector looked at your planning and assessment records, your self-evaluation and records of staff supervision The inspector also spoke to you, individual members of staff and found that you have been unable to access support from the local authority.

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Outcome of monitoring

The inspector found that you have developed a comprehensive action plan to address the issues raised at your last inspection and have introduced systems to evaluate the quality of practice and the impact this has on outcomes for children. This is in its infancy and you have plans to develop this to enable you to drive improvement further.

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Outcome of monitoring

The inspector found that you have put effective arrangements in place for the appraisal and supervision of staff. Staff are now receiving formal supervision on an ongoing basis. You are providing support and training to foster their continuous professional development and effectiveness. You have ensured all staff are clear about their roles and responsibilities, with particular focus on supporting children's learning and development.

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Outcome of monitoring

The inspector found that you have improved knowledge of the Statutory framework Our Reference EY268362

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Outcome of monitoring

for the Early Years Foundation Stage. All staff and committee now have a copy of the document that you have reviewed to ensure all legal requirements are met. You now have clear records of the required checks for all staff and committee members. This promotes the welfare and learning of all children being cared for.

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Outcome of monitoring

You have researched the learning and development requirements and put in place a system to observe children. You now use this information to assess their progress and plan for the next steps in their learning. You have developed good working relationships with the reception teacher in school. This means that you now support and complement the learning that happens in school. You have introduced a key person system to ensure that every child's learning and care is tailored to meet their individual needs and support their emotional well-being.

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Outcome of monitoring

Having considered all the evidence, the inspector is of the opinion that the setting has taken prompt and effective action to address the points for improvement.

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Next steps

The next step will be a full inspection.

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Next steps

I hope that you have found the visit helpful in promoting improvement in your setting. If you have any further queries please contact us on the number at the top of this letter.

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Next steps

Nick Hudson National Director, Early Education Our Reference EY268362

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Action Due date Closed date

improve knowledge of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage to ensure that all of the legal requirement are met to fully promote children's learning, development and welfare needs 07/04/2014 07/04/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

put effective arrangements in place for the appraisal and supervision of staff by providing coaching, support and training to foster their continuous professional development and effectiveness and ensure all staff are clear about their roles and responsibilities, with particular focus on supporting children's learning and development 07/04/2014 07/04/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

implement a key person system to ensure that every child's learning and care is tailored to meet their individual needs and support their emotional well-being 07/04/2014 07/04/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

improve staff's knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements and ensure that they support individual children's progress fully by complementing their learning at school 07/04/2014 07/04/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

ensure self-evaluation is undertaken in order to clarify areas for improvement and to make a concerted and effective plan to bring about sustained improvements in the standard of care and learning for children who attend. 07/04/2014 07/04/2014

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