St Paul's Stars Breakfast and After School Club

St. Paul's After School Club St. Paul's Catholic School, City Road,Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 4SZ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2015 16 March 2012

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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

 Children benefit socially from the broad range of activities they undertake at the club. Personal, social and emotional skills are encouraged very well through the friendships and the positive relationships with staff.  Clear expectations of behaviour, in line with the school ethos, help children to enjoy the fun activities provided by the club. Children behave well and staff are very good role models.  Good care is taken to ensure children enjoy a variety of activities that encourage all aspects of their development. Activities are planned and children make decisions and choices about what they would like to do.  Parents speak very highly of the provision. The strong partnerships with parents and school help to enhance the positive experiences children have at the club and ensure their progress is continuously encouraged.  Good care is taken to ensure staff are suitable for their roles and appropriate induction

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This provision is good

and appraisal processes maintain the quality of the workforce.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are supervised safely at all times. However, sometimes there are only two staff outdoors with a large group of children and the other staff are indoors with a smaller group. This means that the children who choose to play outdoors do not receive as much staff interaction or support in their play.

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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

 improve the deployment of staff to more effectively respond to the movement of children between the indoor and outdoor areas to support their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and resources with the manager.  The inspector observed the children and staff at play.  The inspector examined records and documents provided by the manager.  The inspector discussed the club with parents.  The inspector discussed the club's self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

Children clearly enjoy the club activities. Staff observe children as they play and add evidence to their school development profiles to illustrate the progress they are making. Staff plan new activities and build on children's interests and the things they like to do. Staff encourage and support children in their play. They ask children questions that encourage further conversation. This enables ideas and knowledge to be explored and extended. For example, children making colourful fish are keen to share knowledge about their creations. Children enjoy working together and use their creative ideas to make a den using blankets and tables. Social interaction develops as the young children play with their older playmates. This increases their ability to make friends and develop self- confidence. Children have easy access to resources and independently get items they wish to use.

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good

Children are cared for in their familiar school environment. They know the staff, as some also work in school, and they are well aware of the school rules. This provides continuity for the children enabling them to settle quickly and enjoy all that is on offer. Staff are positive, happy role models and children's behaviour is good. Kindness and good manners are encouraged well. Children are encouraged to listen to each other and be respectful. Staff remind children how to keep safe as they play, increasing awareness of personal safety. Children learn about a healthy lifestyle, good hygiene and the importance of physical activity through the routines and conversations they have with staff. They enthusiastically enjoy the hot and cold snack that is provided and independently help themselves to drinks of water and milk. Comprehensive risk assessments, along with good routines and knowledge of the children, help to promote safety well.

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provision is good

Senior staff have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements and good care is taken to ensure they are met. Partnerships with parents are very strong and effective. Staff share details with them about their children's activities and a newsletter also helps to keep them well informed. Parents report that children learn new skills, such as knitting, and make new friends. The views of the parents, children and staff are sought in order to continuously evaluate and develop the service that is offered. The manager supports staff's professional development and monitors their interaction with the children. Staff are actively encouraged to undertake relevant training to meet the needs of the setting and also develop their interests and skills. Staff work effectively with the school and other agencies where appropriate to enhance the service for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 110674 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 839725 Type of provision Out of school provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 24 Name of provider St Pauls After School Club Committee Date of previous inspection 16 March 2012 Telephone number 01189 422003

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Setting details

St Paul's After School Club registered in 1999. It is open from 8am to 8.50am and from 3.20pm to 6pm Monday to Friday, term time only. Seventeen staff are currently employed at the club; of these seven staff hold recognised childcare qualifications at level 3 and one is qualified to level 4.

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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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