Rascals Wroughton After School Club

Wroughton After School Club Wroughton County Infant School, Wharf Road, Wroughton, SWINDON, SN4 9LE

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2015 2 November 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

 Children know the club's routine, settle confidently and have good relationships with the staff and other children.  The staff plan the play environment to provide children with opportunities to choose their activities and follow their individual interests.  Children can benefit from opportunities for active play in the school playground.  The provider has established effective partnerships with the host school staff, which help to promote continuity of care so staff meet children's physical needs well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not manage the noise levels in the school hall well and this limits children's ability to talk to each other easily without raising their voices.  There is scope to make better use of the adjacent outdoor area and widen the variety of outdoor activities made available, with all children encouraged to play outside.

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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

 take steps to reduce noise levels so that conversations take place more easily using normal voice levels  make better use of the adjacent outdoor area and widen the variety of outdoor activities made available, with all children encouraged to play outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom and playground.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including the attendance register and staff suitability records.  The inspector had discussions with the manager, staff and spoke with children.  The inspector observed activities with the manager.  The inspector spoke to several parents to seek their views.

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who attend. This is good

Staff make sure children are well occupied in this club. Children settle to a variety of interesting activities set out ready by staff. They know they can ask for additional resources if they want. Staff show they value children by listening to what they say and children are keen to share their news. However, staff do not always remind children to speak quietly indoors. This means the noise in the room rises and children cannot always hear what others say. This makes it difficult for them to respond appropriately by not raising their voices. Staff know what children like to do, so children enjoy a variety of crafts, which are sometimes linked to seasonal celebrations such as Mother's Day. Outside some children enjoy active play. They enjoy the challenge of trying to score a goal and are keen to have another turn.

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good

Children enjoy their time at the club. Staff help new children learn routines to keep themselves safe. Children take responsibility for their personal belongings as they hang up their coats and bags when they arrive from school. Staff make good use of available resources. Children have daily opportunities for outside play. However, few resources are provided and the adjacent outdoor space is not used throughout the year which somewhat restricts children's choices. Staff supervise children well, both when indoors and when playing outside. The staff and children regularly practise the evacuation drill to ensure children are familiar with it, which helps ensure their safety.

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provision is good

The provider ensures staff implement requirements to a good standard, including those for safeguarding and child protection. Staff keep children safe. The provider is committed to providing high-quality care; for example, there is a policy for safe internet use. This is part of forward planning in anticipation of providing this facility, resulting from evaluation. All know that they do not use mobile phones in the club. Regular staff meetings are held where staff share information gained from recent training. Staff receive encouragement to develop their skills through further training and by gaining qualifications. Since the previous inspection, staff have taken effective steps to meet the previous recommendations. Staff keep parents suitably and regularly informed about the club's routines and children's activities, often through daily discussion.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY380351 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 829669 Type of provision Sessional provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 48 Number of children on roll 10 Name of provider Janet Bodin Date of previous inspection 2 November 2010 Telephone number 01793 778327

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Setting details

Wroughton After School Club registered in 2002. It operates in Wroughton County Infant School, in Wroughton. Sessions run from 2.45pm until 6pm on weekdays during term time. Access to the front door is via steps, however, there is level access through the side door. The club has 15 staff, of whom 13 hold appropriate early years qualifications to at least level 3, including the manager.

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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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