Sunshine Park Wood Out of School Club

Sunshine Park Wood Out of School Club Parkwood Infant School, Deanwood Drive, GILLINGHAM, Kent, ME8 9LP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2015 25 January 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

 Staff know the children well and are friendly towards them. Children demonstrate they feel content and secure in the setting as they move freely, selecting their own activities.  Staff provide a good range of activities which cater for children's individual needs and interests. They also support their learning at school.  Children behave very well, staff involve them in the routines of the setting and enable children to negotiate the rules for behaviour. This helps support children's awareness of managing their own behaviour.  Children have use of the school playground. Staff provide a good range of suitable activities for the children, who thoroughly enjoy playing in the outdoor space.  Staff give children's safety high priority. They continually check the ratios and procedures to ensure children are safe and well cared for.  All staff understand their roles and responsibilities in protecting children and follow the

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This provision is good

club's policies and procedures to safeguard children. For example, they check the identity of visitors and people collecting children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although children are able to make choices in what they do, their independence is not consistently promoted at snack times.

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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

 enhance children's independence skills by encouraging them to participate in snack time routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled various examples of paperwork, including the setting's safeguarding policies and procedures, and complaints log.  The inspector spoke to managers, members of staff, children and parents, to gain their views of the setting.  The inspector observed the children both indoors and outside.  The inspector carried out a short joint observation with the manager of the setting.

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who attend. This is good

Staff provide a good variety of activities for children to use, these include interactive toys, imaginary and role play resources. There is a wide range of arts and crafts available for children to choose from. Examples of children's work make colourful wall displays, promoting their self esteem. Children clearly enjoy being able to chat with their school friends and negotiate what to do next. Small world play fully engages the younger children as they make up stories to go with their favourite figures. Staff plan activities to meet children's interests and provide favourite toys. The manager makes sure she finds out what activities the children would like. This means that children's views about the setting are considered and used to influence improvement plans.

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good

Children arrive excitedly at the setting, ready to meet friends and play. The older children are caring towards the younger ones and help them by sharing toys and games. Children enjoy tea time; however, they are not given opportunities to serve themselves from the range of healthy food provided. They are able to choose their preferred drinks and water is always available. Children use this time effectively to chat with each other and staff. They talk about their day and what they have done at school. Therefore, children feel emotionally supported. Parents state that their children are very happy at the setting and staff keep them informed about their children's activities. They share information about children's individual dietary needs, as well as any forthcoming events which need to be considered.

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provision is good

The company have designated persons and managers covering safeguarding; all of whom have attended updated training courses. Safeguarding policies are regularly revised, which means staff are always fully aware of the requirements to keep children safe. Staff understand the procedures regarding the use of mobile phones at the setting. The management display a good understanding of improving the setting through clear, up-to- date paperwork and procedures. The staff are well qualified and have a good knowledge of how children learn through play and the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Therefore, this has a positive impact on children's welfare and well-being. The manager effectively monitors staff performance through regular meetings and supervision. Staff are supported in their personal training targets and attend courses to enhance their knowledge which promotes positive outcomes for children. Staff share new knowledge and

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provision is good

learning from training courses with the rest of the staff team. Therefore, staff consistently extend their practices to offer children new activities and experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349516 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 835252 Type of provision Out of school provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 8 Name of provider Sunshine Child-Care Services Limited Date of previous inspection 25 January 2010 Telephone number 01634 386 195

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Setting details

Sunshine Park Wood Out of School Club registered in 2007. It is privately managed by Sunshine Child-Care Services Ltd. of Rainham, Gillingham, Kent and operates from a classroom in Park Wood Infant School, Gillingham. The Out of School Club also provides a breakfast club which is open from 7.30am to 9am and an after school club which is open from 3.20pm to 6pm weekdays, term times only. It also provides a holiday club which is open from 7.30am to 6pm weekdays, during school holidays. A total of three staff work with the children, all of whom have recognised childcare 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

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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Setting details

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Setting details

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