The Base

The Base Out of School Club East Ayton Cp School, 3 Moor Lane, East Ayton, SCARBOROUGH, North Yorkshire, YO13 9EW

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2015 22 June 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

 Experienced and well-qualified staff know children well and use their knowledge and experience to complement their learning and meet their individual needs. As a result, children enjoy their time at the club and develop the skills they require to learn effectively in school.  A well-embedded key-person system helps children to form secure emotional attachments. Consequently, children show they are happy at the club and enjoy the interaction and activities with adults, their friends and other children.  The self-evaluation process identifies changes needed to continually improve the good service for children and their families.  Partnerships with parents are well established and used to support children's individual needs well. Parents spoken to on the day of the inspection praised the club highly and said that their children enjoy the good range of activities on offer.  Staff follow policies and procedures to ensure they provide a safe and inclusive club.

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This provision is good

These are reviewed regularly to ensure they meet current requirements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not given enough responsibility during routine tasks to develop their independence and self-help skills.  Managers have not embedded methods of monitoring and improving staff interactions to the highest standard.

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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 opportunities for children to take responsibility for routine tasks and to support their growing independence  monitor the quality of staff interactions and put well-targeted plans in place to raise these to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the premises used by the children including the outdoor environment.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager, and spoke with the staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, evidence of the suitability of staff working in the provision and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day of inspection.

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who attend. This is good

Staff plan activities and provide resources that take children's interests and abilities into account. Children have opportunities to initiate their own play and learning. For example, board games and puzzles are available, which help them develop their number and problem-solving skills. Staff promote children's communication and language skills by asking them a range of questions. Children have access to everyday technology as they confidently use the computers that develop their coordination and thinking skills. The manager understands how the club can support and complement the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children in the early years age group receive good support regarding their learning at school. Staff continue class themes, which means club activities can be planned, helping to extend and complement children's skills in different areas. As a result, children are engaged and

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good

Staff are warm and friendly, welcoming children as they enter from the school. Children show good levels of confidence throughout their play activities and daily routines as they access their own resources. The session starts with a healthy meal and the children sit together, chatting about their day at school. However, staff do not involve children with the preparation of snack or allow them to serve themselves. Therefore, opportunities for children to take responsibility for routine tasks and develop their independence are not always fully maximised. Staff promote positive relationships among all children and it is noticeable how older children are willing to learn and play with much younger children. Staff are good role models for the children, and promote good manners and set clear expectations. Children's work is valued and attractively displayed, so that they develop a strong sense of belonging. There are opportunities throughout the day where children are

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good

encouraged to engage in physical activity. Children's understanding of healthy lifestyles is further enhanced as they grow their own vegetables in the garden. As a result, children develop a good knowledge of how healthy practices and exercise promotes their overall good health.

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provision is good

Staff have a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. They are confident in their knowledge of the safeguarding procedures should they have any concerns and, therefore, are able to keep children safe. Staff carefully record children's attendance and know where they are at all times, for example, by accompanying children to the toilet area. Staff carry out daily safety checks of the environment to keep hazards to a minimum. Staff meetings and annual appraisals are in place, and staff are supported to access training as part of continuous development. This leads to the provision of good quality care and education. However, the manager does not robustly monitor staff's practice and the impact of staff interactions to raise these to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404973 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 850616 Type of provision Out of school provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 4 - 11 Total number of places 23 Number of children on roll 113 Name of provider The Base Out of School Club Committee Date of previous inspection 22 June 2010 Telephone number 01723862132

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Setting details

The Base Out of School Club registered in 2010. It employs six members of childcare staff, two of whom hold appropriate qualifications at level 3. The club is open daily during school term times from 8am to 9am and then from 3.10pm to 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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