Happy Families@Oasis Academy 'Woodview'

Happy Families @ Oasis Academy Woodview Woodview Primary School, Woodview Drive, BIRMINGHAM, B15 2HU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 May 2015 27 November 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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

 Safeguarding procedures are effective, and staff are clear about their roles and responsibilities. This ensures that children are protected and kept safe from harm.  Staff help children to think and solve problems, become creative, and to play and work together. Consequently, children build successfully on the progress they make in school.  Staff ask children what they want to do and plan activities based around their interests. This means that children are engaged, motivated and have fun in the setting.  The provider and staff regularly reflect on their practice and procedures, and successfully use what they discover to devise and implement clear action plans. As a result, their capacity for continuous improvement is good.  Children's health is promoted because they follow good hygiene routines and enjoy a selection of healthy snacks that meet their individual dietary needs. Furthermore, they

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This provision is good

engage in regular physical exercise both indoors and outside.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information about children's care and progress is not always shared effectively between staff, parents and the school.  Staff do not use the outdoor environment to best effect to help children to be imaginative and develop curiosity. This is particularly with regard to being creative, or developing an understanding the natural world.

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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

 extend opportunities outdoors for children to be imaginative and develop curiosity, for example, by providing activities that allow them to be creative or to explore the natural world  develop more effective ways to share information with parents and the host school about children's preferences, experiences and individual needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the setting.  The inspector observed activities and spoke with the provider, staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies and children's records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working with children, and discussed the setting's self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of the views of children and parents spoken to on the day of inspection.

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who attend. This is good

Staff interact positively with children and there is a happy atmosphere in the setting. Children use a good range of resources, and develop many of the skills needed for school and future life. For example, they learn to solve problems as they build with construction toys, and learn to listen during team games. Staff understand how children learn, and plan experiences that successfully build on what children know and enjoy. Children have plenty of space to play and they happily explore, investigate and express their creativity. For example, a group of older children work cooperatively to make a den using lengths of material, and several chairs and tables. They invite others to join them in the den and before long children are engrossed in make-believe play. Children enjoy easy access to a range of bats, balls, and climbing equipment. Children also develop physical strength, balance and coordination. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to be

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who attend. This is good

imaginative and develop curiosity outdoors, particularly with regard to the natural world or to expressing their creativity.

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good

Staff are warm and friendly, and children are happy and settled. The recently appointed manager is the key person for all the early years children. She shows a good awareness of their individual needs and interests, and regularly talks to children's parents. However, high-quality information is not consistently shared between the setting, school and parents. Consequently, some opportunities are not exploited to strengthen partnership working even further to enhance children's well-being and good progress. Staff promote consideration and kindness, through role modelling and everyday discussions. Older children often help the younger ones, and firm friendships are evident between many of the children. Staff clearly communicate their expectations for children's behaviour. Also, children's cooperation, efforts and achievements are promptly acknowledged by staff. Consequently, children behave well and develop good self-esteem and confidence.

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provision is good

Leaders and managers have a good understanding of their responsibilities to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The new manager is keen to make improvements and is already having a positive impact on the quality of the setting. For example, the school hall is now used as the main play area and this means children have more space to play, rest and move. Robust staff recruitment, vetting and induction procedures are in place, and all required documentation is available for inspection. Staff performance is regularly observed and reviewed, and all staff attend regular supervision meetings with the provider. Consequently, staff training and development needs are promptly identified and met. Both staff members are qualified and use their knowledge, training and experiences well to provide good-quality care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423190 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1000511 Type of provision Out of school provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 36 Number of children on roll 34 Name of provider Happy Families Child Care Limited Date of previous inspection 27 November 2014 Telephone number 07756553054

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Setting details

Happy Families @ Oasis Academy Woodview was registered in 2011 and is run by Happy Families Childcare Limited. It operates on the Oasis Academy Woodview school site in Birmingham. The setting employs two members of childcare staff. Both members of staff hold an early years qualification at level 3. The provision operates term time only. Sessions are from 7.45am to 8.55am and 3.05pm to 6pm, Monday to Thursday. Sessions also run from 3.05pm to 5.45pm on Friday.

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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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