Moorside After School Club

Moorside After School Moorside School, Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4HT

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 08/09/2014 29/06/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: Met Previous inspection: 2

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The provision meets requirements

 The deputy manager demonstrates through discussion how children are supported to acquire the skills, attitudes and dispositions required for the next stage of their learning. She talks knowledgeably about the importance of supporting children's confidence, independence and providing opportunities for children to build relationships with their peers.  The deputy manager describes how opportunities are provided through group discussions for children to share their opinions and talk about their interests. This supports their self-confidence and self-awareness.  The deputy manager and staff fully understand the importance of promoting children's physical well-being. Daily opportunities are provided to play in the outdoor areas and children participate in healthy eating activities including cooking.  The deputy manager is aware of the importance of working in partnership with parents and others to ensure children's needs are fully addressed and continuity is provided

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The provision meets requirements

when children attend the club.  The deputy manager and staff have a full understanding of the importance of safeguarding children. All staff working in the club have suitability checks carried out and fully understand the requirements of their role in keeping children safe from harm. There are clear procedures to follow should staff have any concerns regarding a child's well-being.

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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 present 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 present, 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 carried out a tour of the school and viewed all areas used by the early years children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the deputy and staff the range of activities children enjoy and viewed a variety of toys, equipment and resources available for children in the early years age group.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of all staff working in the club.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed a range of policies and procedures with the deputy manager and looked at a selection of documentation, including safeguarding procedures.

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Information about the setting

Moorside After School Club opened in 2001 and is privately owned. It operates from Moorside Primary School in Lancaster. The club serves children attending Moorside School and surrounding schools. It is open each weekday from 3.10pm till 6pm, during term time. The club also operates an out of school facility during each half term from 8am till 6pm. Children are cared for in separate rooms according to their age. All children have access to the upper school hall, playground and garden area. There are currently 15 children in the early years age range. There are currently eight staff working directly with the children, all of whom have an appropriate early years qualification. Three of the staff have appropriate qualifications at level 3. The club is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There were no children on roll in the early years age range at the time of inspection.

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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. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY410291 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 874240

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Type of provision

Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 56 Number of children on roll 15 Name of provider Dallas Road Kids Club Date of previous inspection 29/06/2011 Telephone number 01524 381403

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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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