Loxley After School Club

Loxley After School Club Loxley Primary School, Rodney Hill, Loxley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 6SG

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 02/05/2014 10/02/2010

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early years provision

This inspection: Not Met Previous inspection: 3

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The inspection was brought forward following information that raised concerns about the provision. The inspection found that staff lack understanding of how to offer children nutritious snacks when they attend after school.  The provider has not ensured that Ofsted are aware of the change in manager. This is a breach of the requirements of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register.  Through discussion it is clear that the children's learning and development is not supported. This is because staff do not consistently offer children experiences that complement the learning opportunities they receive elsewhere.  Systems to drive improvement and evaluate the provision have not yet been developed. As a result, weaknesses in staff knowledge, understanding and delivery of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage are not being identified. Staff do not

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The provision does not meet requirements

receive sufficient coaching, relevant training and support to improve their practice.  Maintenance of staff records and storage of children's records is not fully robust to ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting. Required information about staff recruitment, performance management and children's learning and development were not available at the time of inspection.  Staff provide a warm, welcoming and safe environment. Through discussion, they demonstrate their understanding of how to promote children's good behaviour through consistently applied strategies that help children learn about right from wrong.

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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 observed older children's activities throughout the after school club.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the nominated person, co-ordinator and staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of older children's parents who were spoken to during the inspection.  The inspector looked at the club's policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at documentation available regarding the qualifications of the co-ordinator and deputy and records of Disclosure and Barring Scheme checks for staff.

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Information about the setting

Loxley After School Club opened in April 2004, and operates from the nursery building within the grounds of Loxley Primary School, Rodney Hill, which is located in the Loxley area of Sheffield. Children have access to the grounds of the host school. It is open from Monday to Friday from 3pm to 6pm during term time. The club is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register, and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. A maximum of 30 children, aged between three and 11 years old may attend at any one time. There are currently 62 children on roll, of whom three are within the early years age group. However, on the day of the inspection there were no children in the early years age range present. The club supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. There are three members of staff who work regularly at the after school club. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 including

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Information about the setting

the co-ordinator who is studying for a degree in playwork. The club is a member of the Out of School Alliance.

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must:

 use information obtained from observing children to guide and engage learning experiences for each child that complements the learning they receive elsewhere

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must:

 develop systems for monitoring the educational programmes and evaluation of the club's strengths and areas for development and ensure that this leads to continuous improvement

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must:

 develop appropriate arrangements for the effective induction, supervision and appraisal of all staff to ensure that staff are fully supported in their roles and responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage

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must:

 develop an understanding of when to notify Ofsted of a change, with particular regard to a change in manager

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must:

 ensure that the food provided is healthy, balanced and nutritious, for example, by providing more fresh fruit and vegetables

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must:

 ensure that all records relating to staff and to children are readily accessible and kept on site to ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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actions)

The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 ensure that Ofsted are notified of the appointment of a new manager of childcare on non-domestic premises (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that Ofsted are notified of the appointment of a new manager of childcare on non-domestic premises (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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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 EY284361 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 966141

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Type of provision

Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 62 Name of provider Sheila Kay Date of previous inspection 10/02/2010 Telephone number 0114 233 5947

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Type of provision

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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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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