Happy Faces @ Dundonald

Happy Faces Out Of School Care Dundonald Primary School, Dundonald Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3QH

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 January 2015 10 March 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Staff meet the needs of the children well because they build effective and positive partnerships with parents.  Experienced and dedicated staff provide children with ample, accessible resources which they enjoy using and which help them to make progress.  Staff plan activities effectively by involving children in this process.  Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. They take part in good hygiene routines and enjoy healthy meals and snacks which promote their well-being.  Staff work closely with the school to help ensure continuity of care and learning for children. As a result, children are confident and progress well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always make the most of routine times to promote children's independence and ability to make choices.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 make the most of all opportunities to develop children's independence

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to parents to gain their views.  The inspector sampled the provider's policies and procedures.  The inspector had a discussion with the manager, and talked with members of staff.  The inspector observed children's activities and spoke to them during their play.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress in all areas. Children have free access to varied and interesting resources which are located at a low level so they can help themselves. Children enjoy selecting from a full range of activities, such as construction materials and board games. For example, they use their imaginations and creative skills as they build a castle for dragons. Staff support and encourage children well by joining in activities with them. As a result, children, including those who speak English as an additional language, develop confidence and succeed in what they do. Staff support children well by continuously engaging with them. They talk with them at their level, which helps them to feel at ease and comfortable about speaking with familiar adults. Staff involve children in the organisation of planning activities and take their views on board. For example, children choose their own resources from catalogues. Staff are skilled at adapting planning

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who attend. This is good

according to what children choose to do.

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good

The environment is safe, warm and welcoming. Staff help children learn about healthy lifestyles. They provide them with nutritious meals and snacks and ensure they follow good hygiene routines. Children help clean and lay the table ready for meal times. However, staff do not always make the most of opportunities for children to develop their independence. For example, they do not serve their own meals and pour their own drinks. Staff help children to progress well physically. Children enjoy playing ball games in the school playground wearing high-visibility jackets. This also helps them to learn how to stay safe. Most staff also work in the school so know children well. They ensure the needs of children are consistently met by communicating with teachers at the end of each school day. Children consistently behave well. They show respect and consideration for others around them. Older children take care of the early years children by involving them in

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good

activities. This provides a positive model to younger children.

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provision is good

The manager has a good understanding of her responsibilities and the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She monitors staff performance to help ensure consistently high standards of teaching. She uses a buddy system to ensure that unqualified staff work with trained and experienced colleagues to develop their skills. Staff have a good understanding of how to safeguard children and what to do if they have concerns about a child. The setting works effectively with the local authority to identify areas for further development. The manager uses questionnaires to seek the views of parents and children and staff are also involved in the self-evaluation process. Partnerships with parents are positive. Staff keep them well informed about children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 138210 Local authority Merton Inspection number 841305 Type of provision Out of school provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 29 Name of provider Karen Reddy Date of previous inspection 10 March 2009 Telephone number 020 8542 5685

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Setting details

Happy Faces Play Scheme and After School Club was registered in 1992. It is based in Dundonald School in Wimbledon. The after school club is open from 3 pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday during term time only. The play scheme is open from 8 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday during school holidays. Five members of staff work with children on a regular basis. Of these, three have relevant qualifications.

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Setting details

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

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Setting details

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Setting details

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