Meersbrook Park After School Club

Meersbrook Park After School Club The Pavillion, Meersbrook Park Road, Sheffield, S8 9FP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2015 4 December 2008

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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 are well safeguarded. This is because staff have a thorough understanding and knowledge of how to protect children, and ensure the premises are safe.  There is a good range of activities that offer interesting and challenging experiences, and help complement the children's learning at school.  Staff support children's growing understanding of a healthy diet and exercise effectively. This means children learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle.  Behaviour is good. Staff use good strategies to maintain attention and inform children of what they can and cannot do.  Staff interact effectively as they are attentive to all children, responding promptly to their needs. This enables children to form secure attachments with staff.  Management make good use of self-evaluation to identify and target priorities for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The organisation of toys and resources does not fully support younger children to make choices and decisions about their play.  Noise levels inside can occasionally distract children who are trying to concentrate on their chosen activities and can impede children who wish to relax.

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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

 focus more precisely on the organisation of resources in the play areas, to enable children to make more independent choices to support and extend their play and learning  ensure noise levels are monitored, so that all children can concentrate on their chosen activities, or can spend more time relaxing in a calm environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playrooms and the outside area.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held meetings with the manager of the provision.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of staff working with children, the manager's self-evaluation form and improvement plan.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day of the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

Staff provide enjoyable learning experiences according to children's interests. Their playful teaching ensures all children are fully involved and make good use of what is available. However, younger children are not always able to access the resources they are interested in. This is because they are stored in a cupboard, which is not easily reached. Staff carry out observations and assessments, which are linked to the areas of learning. Planning includes the children's ideas so that they continue to be motivated and acquire new skills for their future learning. Children take part in a range of activities that they enjoy. For example, children play cooperatively together building a den. They work out what the end product will look like and persevere when they come to a tricky part until it is completed to their satisfaction. There are places for children to be quiet and relax inside. However, occasionally the levels of noise inside make it difficult for some children to concentrate or

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who attend. This is good

relax. Parents are informed about the activities available, the progress their children make and how they can further enhance their child's learning in the home.

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good

Children settle well and are effectively supported in making a smooth move between school and the club. Warm and caring relationships between staff and children are evident. Praise, encouragement and the use of a reward system helps to build children's self-esteem. Therefore, children show confidence and are comfortable in their surroundings. Children have a very good understanding about staying safe because they are involved in risk assessing activities, such as crossing the road.

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provision is good

The manager has a good knowledge and understanding of all requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Recruitment procedures are robust and all staff members undergo checks to ensure they are suitable to work with children. Children progress well as staff monitor and evaluate the educational programmes to ensure that all areas of learning are covered. This enables them to identify any gaps in children's learning and seek the appropriate support. The manager supports staff practice through regular team meetings and supervision. New staff benefit from a full induction, which ensures they are quickly aware of the routines, policies and procedures. Staff are supported to raise their skills through training courses. This has a positive impact on children's ongoing learning. The staff team work well together and this is reflected in the happy atmosphere created for children. Partnership working with other professionals and agencies help all children to

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Setting details

Unique reference number 300821 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 864681 Type of provision Out of school provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 28 Number of children on roll 73 Name of provider Meersbrook Park After School Club Committee Date of previous inspection 4 December 2008 Telephone number 07931 993596

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Setting details

Meersbrook Park After School Club was registered in 1995. The club employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2, one holds a qualification at level 4. The club opens from Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 3pm until 6pm.

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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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