Playdays @ Harpur Hill

Playdays @ Harpur Hill Harpur Hill Primary School, Trent Avenue, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9LP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 June 2015 16 September 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 Outstanding 1

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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 support children's learning at school well. This is through a combination of adult- led opportunities and children's self-chosen activities. As a result, children are motivated learners whose learning in school is complemented well through activities at the club.  A good variety of activities and resources are provided to meet the age range of children attending the club. As a result, children are happy and make choices appropriate to their individual interests.  Relationships between staff and children are excellent, as staff get to know the children well and find out about their interests. As a result, children are comfortable and relaxed in this friendly club, enhancing their social skills and emotional well-being.  Partnerships with teachers at the on-site school attended by children at the club, are very good. As a result, children's well-being is assured and purposeful opportunities are

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This provision is good

provided at the club to enhance children's learning in school.  Staff develop strong relationships with parents. Parents hold the club and staff in high regard and highly value the level of care and attention their children receive. This reassures them that their children are happy and enjoy their time at the club.  Staff have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and how to act upon any concerns about children's well-being. They ensure that children are supervised at all times. This helps to ensure that children remain safe and secure at all times.  The club is well led by the manager and owner. Staff are supported to develop their skills and robust checks are completed to ensure the quality of care remains high at all times.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Parents are not fully informed about the role that the club plays in enhancing their children's learning in school and how they can support this at home.

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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

 develop the information shared with parents about how children's learning in school is enhanced through activities at the club and how this can be supported at home, to promote consistency for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities outdoors and spoke with the owner, manager, staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector discussed with the manager the range of activities and resources available at the club and how children's learning in school is complemented.  The inspector looked at children's records and a selection of policies and procedures including safeguarding and complaints.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of staff working with the children, the provider's self-evaluation form and improvement plans.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day and from information included in the club's own parent survey.

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who attend. This is good

Staff provide a wide variety of activities to enhance the learning taking place in school. For example, children develop their literacy skills through practising their reading and writing. Mathematical skills are developed through playing games. For example, children play with dominoes and learn to match the dots by colour and number. Staff join in enthusiastically with children's play which promotes children's motivation well. Staff talk to parents about what their children have been doing while at the club and share information or messages from school at the end of the session. A wealth of information is available when parents register with the club and on parent noticeboards. However, information sharing with parents about how the children's learning in school is enhanced through activities at the club is not fully in place. Therefore, parents are not fully informed about how they can support their children further at home.

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outstanding

Children are very happy to attend the club. Strong relationships between staff and children are evident. Children know the staff well as they also work at the on-site school, therefore children's sense of security and well-being is strong. Clear and consistent behaviour expectations ensure that children behave well. Children participate in creating the club rules and demonstrate their understanding that, for example, they should show care and consideration to others. Relationships between children of all ages are excellent. They play games together and the older children help and guide the younger ones. Parents are extremely happy, stating that the staff are friendly and welcoming and meet their children's individual needs exceptionally well. Healthy snacks are provided and children and parents contribute ideas to extend the variety on offer. There is a strong emphasis on daily physical outdoor activity. Children take advantage of the open space to run freely

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outstanding

and to join in with parachute games. This supports children's overall health and well-being superbly.

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provision is good

The club is led well by an experienced and well-qualified manager, who is committed to providing high quality provision. She is supported well by the club owner who is actively involved in all aspects of the provision. The club is effectively evaluated by the staff team. Parents' views are sought through questionnaires and children are actively encouraged to share their ideas. This ensures that the club is regularly reviewed and continuously developed. Good practices are underpinned by comprehensive policies and procedures which promote children's safety. Safe recruitment procedures are in place, to ensure that staff are suitably vetted to work with the children. New staff go through a thorough induction process to familiarise them with their role and all aspects of the club. Staff performance is well monitored by the owner through observations, supervisions and appraisals. All staff have completed safeguarding, food hygiene and first-aid training.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319763 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 862352 Type of provision Out of school provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 68 Name of provider Playdays Ltd Date of previous inspection 16 September 2010 Telephone number 07710 848281

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Setting details

Playdays @ Harpur Hill was registered in 2005. The club employs three members of childcare staff. All staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The club opens Monday to Friday term time only. Sessions are from 7.30am until 9am and from 3.30pm 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

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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