Cool Kidz After School Club

Cool Kidz After School Club North Waltham School, Church Road, North Waltham, BASINGSTOKE, Hampshire, RG25 2BL

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 June 2015 25 November 2008

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality and consistency of teaching is exceptional and staff have an excellent knowledge of how children learn. The manager effectively monitors the provision for those young children who attend from local pre-schools, nurseries and childminders. This supports staff to ensure the very best outcomes for the children in their learning.  Children's 'voices' are at the centre of this club. They are active participants in decision making and have excellent opportunities to provide feedback on what they enjoy at the club and what they would like to improve.  Safeguarding of children is exceptional throughout the setting. Staff create an extremely safe, supportive and positive environment for children to play and learn within.  Robust partnerships with parents, local settings and the school are highly effective in providing for children's needs. Children benefit immensely from the wrap around care

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This provision is outstanding

arrangement that is exceptionally well organised to promote seamless continuity in their day.  The inspirational and dedicated team of staff are committed to providing high-quality care and learning for children. The rigorous monitoring of all aspects of the setting enables them to clearly target and strengthen practices.

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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

 create more opportunities for children who want to practise their writing.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children during activities indoors.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation.  The inspector spoke with staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector jointly observed activities with the manager.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Outstanding teaching inspires children to become highly motivated and independent learners. Throughout the session staff encourage exploration, imagination and independence in an exciting and motivating environment. For example, children persevere at a decoupage craft activity, painstakingly covering wooden numbers with paper swatches and glue. Staff further extend and develop this play opportunity as they help children to name and match the numbers. Younger children enjoy exploring the prehistoric dinosaur world made of ice and marvel at what happens when it starts to melt. However, resources to help those children who choose to continue developing their handwriting skills from school are less consistent. Nevertheless, children make exceptional progress in their learning in readiness for school.

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outstanding

A calm and caring atmosphere creates a positive learning environment for all and children are highly valued as individuals. Club leaders befriend and mentor young children so each child has a friend who cares for them while they are at the club. All children behave extremely well and they are respectful and considerate towards each other. Children are independent, confident and assured, and manage their own care needs appropriately from a very early age. They engage in a host of activities which encourage and develop their awareness of keeping fit and being active. Children are encouraged to make choices about the food they eat and are able to recognise that some food choices are healthier than others. As a result, children's personal, social and emotional skills are promoted extremely well.

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provision is outstanding

Safeguarding of children is exceptional throughout the setting. All staff have a high level of knowledge and understanding of child protection issues, and the club's e-safety policy and procedure is embedded. Arrangements for the recruitment and selection of new staff members are thorough and robust. Staff work collaboratively with schools. Rigorous risk assessments and daily checks minimise risks to children throughout the setting, including access to and from the grounds and the outdoor areas. Inspired and dynamic leadership and management drive the continuous improvements that take place. Priorities for improvement are clearly identified through highly effective self-evaluation processes, club council meetings and questionnaires. Children state that their club is 'perfect' and they 'wouldn't change a thing'. They state they are happy and enjoy all that is on offer to them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY377490 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 829523 Type of provision Out of school provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 7 Name of provider Susan Elizabeth Miller Date of previous inspection 25 November 2008 Telephone number 01256 397073

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Setting details

Cool Kidz Out of School Club was registered in 2008. It operates from a self-contained classroom at North Waltham School in North Waltham, Hampshire. The club operates on a daily basis between 7.30am to 9am and again between 3.15pm to 6pm. Five staff work with the children, two of whom are qualified to degree level. The club also offers wrap around care for younger children who attend local nurseries, pre-schools and childminders.

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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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