Cramlington Kids Club Ltd

Cramlington Kids Club Ltd Cramlington Kids Club, Durham Road, Northburn Lea, Cramlington, NE23 3ST

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2015 19 February 2010

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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

 Effective assessment arrangements are in place to track children's progress. This enables staff to provide appropriate intervention, if required, to meet children's individual needs.  Effective partnerships are in place with external agencies and services. Information received is used well by staff and has a positive impact on children's unique and specific needs.  Children's welfare and well-being are very well promoted in the setting. There is a comprehensive awareness of safeguarding issues among the staff, all of whom are suitable to fulfill the requirements of their role and have had appropriate checks carried out.  Staff place high priority on keeping children safe. This means children demonstrate a good awareness of safety as they play. They know the importance of routines, such as closing safety gates when they leave a room with staff.  All children behave well throughout the day. Behavioral expectations are clear and

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This provision is good

visual reminders are located throughout the setting.  Children's independence skills are well supported. They are aware of daily routines and enjoy the responsibility of tasks, such as pouring their own drinks at mealtimes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Parents are not always asked to contribute to the initial assessments of children's starting points on entry, in order to obtain a complete picture of a child's development.  Occasionally, large group activities delivered in the Early Years room are too long for younger children, which does not enhance their listening and attention skills.

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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

 obtain more detailed information from parents about what children can already do when they first start attending, to inform the initial assessments and promote more rapid progress from the outset  strengthen good teaching even further by ensuring large group activities delivered in the Early Years room are sufficiently focused and time limited, in order to enhance younger children's listening and attention skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all parts of the setting accessed by children, including the outdoor environment.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working with children and looked at and discussed self-evaluation with the nominated person and manager.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with a senior member of staff.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in all rooms in the setting.  The inspector carried out a meeting with the nominated person and manager of the setting and discussed a range of policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good. Practice is particularly strong in rooms where staff have higher level qualifications. Knowledge is used very well to engage children in story sessions, using soft-toys as props. As a result, children make good progress in their communication and early literacy skills. This supports their readiness for school. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well, especially with their communication skills. Staff make good use of strategies, such as getting down to children's eye level, to promote their speech. A good balance of adult-led and child- initiated activities are planned to support children's learning. Older children in the Early Years room enjoy music and movement activities. However, occasionally sessions are too long and are not always sufficiently focused on developing the youngest children's listening and attention skills. Regular exchange of information about children's

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who attend. This is good

achievements with parents ensures they are kept updated with the progress their child is making. However, staff do not routinely obtain information from parents about what children can do when they first start attending, to contribute to initial assessments and promote rapid progress from the outset.

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good

An effective key-person system is in place. Children receive high levels of care and are supported well to develop positive relationships with staff. As a result, children show confidence in exploring their environment and are motivated in discovering new things. Staff ensure they obtain good quality information from parents, in order to support children's physical and emotional needs. Practice is particularly effective where very young babies are present. A two-way flow of information ensures children's routines, such as feeding and sleeping are adhered to. This provides continuity of care between home and the setting, supporting children very well. Good opportunities are provided for children to be physically active. They have regular access to the outdoor environment where they enjoy practising skills, such as balancing, throwing and kicking large balls and digging.

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provision is good

The manager has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements. A good overview of the activities provided is maintained. She is well supported by the nominated person and senior members of staff to review the provision regularly. This, along with the views of parents and children, helps her to identify areas for improvement. This has a positive impact on children's achievements. Assessments are monitored well. As a result, children receive correct intervention at the earliest stage, to meet their individual needs. Staff are well supported. The manager works alongside them in the rooms and provides ongoing support and training. This, in conjunction with supervision and appraisal systems, improves their already good practice and has a positive impact on children's achievements. Partnerships with local schools are good. Well-established links are in place. This contributes to meeting children's needs and complements their learning in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398382 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 859956

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Type of provision

Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 147 Number of children on roll 242 Name of provider Cramlington Kids Club Limited Date of previous inspection 19 February 2010 Telephone number 01670 730 428

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Type of provision

Cramlington Kids Club Ltd was registered in 1995. The setting employs 21 members of childcare staff. Of these, 19 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or higher, including two with Early Years Professional status. The setting opens, from Monday to Friday all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Type of provision

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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Type of provision

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

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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