YMCA After School Club @ King Athelstan Primary School

YMCA King Athelstan King Athelstan Primary School, Villiers Road, KINGSTON UPON THAMES, Surrey, KT1 3AR

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 July 2015 19 August 2009

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The manager does not demonstrate a sufficient understanding of the procedures to follow if there is a concern about a child. The manager is the lead practitioner for safeguarding, which means that he is not able to inform staff of what to in the event of a concern. This does not ensure children's welfare is effectively protected.  Staff do not fully promote children's independence during daily routines, such as snack time.  Staff do not encourage children to sit down while they eat, which does not support them to develop their social skills or support healthy practices.

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It has the following strengths

 The manager and staff develop appropriate links with the school. The manager meets with the headteacher and staff talk to children's teachers daily. They share information about the children's day and interests. This shared approach fully supports children between school and the club.  Children share and listen well to each other, promoting appropriate behaviour. Staff keep parents well informed about what their children have been doing during their time at the club.  Staff attend frequent and varied training. For example, staff are currently completing qualifications to support them in their practices.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure the lead practitioner for safeguarding has the appropriate knowledge of the reporting process and is confident in the role to prioritise children's welfare.

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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 opportunities for children to further develop their independence skills during some daily routines  improve children's awareness of healthy practices and opportunities for them to develop good social skills at snack times.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure the lead practitioner attends child protection training to enable them to identify and act on any indications that a child may be suffering from harm to ensure the safety and welfare of children (compulsory part of the Childcare Register only)  ensure the lead practitioner is able to provide support and guidance in relation to child protection matters to any person who cares for children (compulsory part of the Childcare Register only).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the staff and management about safeguarding, induction and supervision.  The inspector spoke to children about their experiences at the club.  The inspector observed children both indoors and outdoors.  The inspector had a meeting with the manager and area manager.

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who attend. This requires improvement

Children have access to a wide range of resources. Staff consider the needs and suggestions of all children and take into account their interests in order to provide activities and experiences they will enjoy. Staff encourage children to follow their interests and interact well with them to help them develop their play and explore. Staff supervise children as they enjoy and engage with the different activities, such as ball games. They practise their climbing and hanging skills and develop their imaginations as they play with play dough and mud. However, staff miss opportunities during daily routines to extend children's independence skills as they prepare children's snacks for them.

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requires improvement

There is a strong focus on behaviour management. Staff help children learn to share and listen to each other. Staff help children to develop awareness of staying safe. For example, they encourage children to place crash mats under the hanging bars before climbing to protect them if they fall. Children have healthy snacks and water is continuously available. However, staff do not encourage children to sit down when eating, which means that children are not able to develop their social skills or learn appropriate healthy practices. Children enjoy playing in the extensive outdoor area and use a range of equipment that develops their physical skills and well-being. They learn how to handle tennis rackets safely and control the ball. Staff are deployed well and they complete assessments to minimise risks and make sure the environment is safe.

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provision requires improvement

The provider has not ensured that the lead practitioner for safeguarding, who is the manager, has a sufficient understanding of the procedures to follow should there be any concerns regarding a child's welfare. This is a breach of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the associated requirements of the Childcare Register. However, staff demonstrate an appropriate understanding of their role to safeguard children. The manager encourages staff to attend training to develop their skills and provide an interesting and engaging environment for the children. The manager carries out staff supervision and leads the team in evaluating their practice. He identifies areas for improvement with the help of children, staff and parents. For example, staff identified that some resources were not in appropriate condition. This was discussed with the children who chose some new resources. Overall, staff provide a welcoming environment and organise a range of

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY389934 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 830242 Type of provision Out of school provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 23 Number of children on roll 32 Name of provider YMCA London South West Date of previous inspection 19 August 2009 Telephone number 0208 5468210

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Setting details

YMCA King Athelstan registered in 2009. It is one of several out of school clubs run by Kingston and Wimbledon YMCA. The club operates from a separate building in the school grounds. The school playground is available for outside play. The after school club operates each weekday from 3.15pm until 6pm during school term time only. On school in-service training days they offer a special service from 8.30am to 5.30pm. The club employs three staff members, none of whom hold 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

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Setting details

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Setting details

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