St Michaels After School Club

St Michaels After School Club St Michaels C of E Primary School, Carlisle Road, Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7LN

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12/06/2014 17/11/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: Met Previous inspection: 2

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The provision meets requirements

 The staff demonstrate, through discussion, their sound understanding of how to nurture and support children's emotional well-being so that they feel happy, settled and secure. Staff are knowledgeable in how they will support children as they begin at the setting and as they attend after school so that their transitions are seamless and well- supported.  The staff are experienced and well-qualified. Through discussion, they demonstrate their secure understanding of the learning and development requirements. They are knowledgeable in how they will use the detailed observations and assessments to clearly record the progress that children are making, and to identify the next steps in their learning.  The staff have a secure understanding of how children learn. They discuss the importance of planning a range of challenging experiences for children to engage in that supports them in their all-round development.

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The provision meets requirements

 The staff have in-depth knowledge of how to safeguard children. They have a firm understanding of the procedures that they would need to take if they have any concerns about a child in their care. Effective systems are in place to check the equipment and resources on a daily basis to ensure that they are protected from harm.  The staff confidently discuss how they will involve parents in their children's learning using a range of strategies. They value the contributions from parents and have a clear understanding of how they will complement children's learning within the setting. This will ensure that they benefit from continuity in their learning and development.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of all of the areas used by the club.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the environment and the range of resources that will be made available to the children within the club.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the manager and her assistant during the course of the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a range of supporting documentation relating to the setting. These included observation and assessment documents, the policies and procedures, staff suitability checks, information for parents and a record of staff training.

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Information about the setting

St Michaels After School Club was registered in 2000 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. It is situated in St Michaels Church of England Primary School in Dalston, Cumbria and is managed by a committee. Children have access to a designated classroom, the main hall and toilet facilities within the school. There is a secure outdoor area for children to access. The club employs three members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level three. The manager holds Qualified Teacher Status. The club opens Monday to Friday from 3.30pm until 5.30pm during term time. Children attend for a variety of sessions. There are currently 56 children on roll who are aged between six years and 11 years. At the time of the inspection, there were no children on roll in the early years age range.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317452 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 865122

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Type of provision

Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 56 Name of provider St Michaels After School Club Committee Date of previous inspection 17/11/2011 Telephone number 07729061494

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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