Playdays

Playdays Buxton County Infant School, Hardwick Square South, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6QB

p.1

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2015 24 March 2011

p.1

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

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

p.1

This provision is good

 The qualified staff ensure children benefit from well-planned, good quality play experiences. Consequently, children enjoy their time at the club. They are well occupied throughout the session and able to access inside and outside areas freely.  The setting is effectively led. Staff are supported in their roles and offered appropriate training to build on their skills. This means outcomes for children are continually improving.  Staff set clear boundaries for children and are alert to any incidents that require staff intervention. This means that children learn how to behave in an appropriate way and interact positively with others.  Staff have a good understanding of how to keep children safe. Risk assessments are carried out to ensure potential risks to children are minimised. Staff have a good knowledge of child protection procedures and understand their role and responsibility to protect the children in their care.

p.1

This provision is good

 Partnerships with parents and links with the host school are good. This means that staff are able to build on children's interests and complement their learning in school.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, staff do not fully explain activities in sufficient detail or provide timely support to meet the needs of the youngest children.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enable all children to confidently engage in new activities by ensuring staff give clear explanations and offer timely support.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities indoors and outdoors, and spoke with children and staff at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector held meetings with the manager of the club.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the manager.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and procedures, which included safeguarding and complaints, the club's self-evaluation and a range of other documentation.

p.2

who attend. This is good

Children take part in a good selection of activities and games that keep them engaged, focused and interested. The areas used by the club are welcoming and well-organised overall, with a good variety of resources. These are mostly accessible to children and staff give children opportunities to make their own choices about what they would like to do. Staff encourage children to develop their own ideas through their imaginative games and role play. The activities complement children's experiences and the themes at school. Consequently, children build on what they already know and are generally confident and motivated to take part. They particularly enjoy playing outdoors in the well-equipped playground. Staff organise group games where children enjoy the fresh air and learn to take turns and cooperate with each other. However, sometimes staff do not explain new activities sufficiently to the youngest children or provide support at appropriate times. As a

p.3

who attend. This is good

result, some children are occasionally unsure how to approach new challenges.

p.3

good

Children enjoy their time at the club. They come into the setting happily and are welcomed by staff. There is a friendly atmosphere and children have good relationships with the staff and each other. Children behave well and are familiar with the routines and expectations of the club. Staff are vigilant in supervising the children at all times, making sure enough staff are both indoors and on the playground. Staff promote children's good health effectively. Children manage their own personal needs as they wash their hands before they eat. They benefit from healthy and varied snacks, and water is readily available. Staff organise the sessions well. Children take pleasure in sharing their news at snack time when they arrive, and they gain independence skills as they serve their own snacks. This helps them to develop confidence in their own abilities and builds their self- esteem. Consequently, they are emotionally well prepared for their next stage in learning.

p.3

provision is good

The manager has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and knows how to keep children safe. Staff have good relationships with parents and welcome them into the setting. Parents have access to a range of information, including a parent pack, details of forthcoming activities and the club's policies and procedures. Parents comment that they are very happy with the provision and they particularly value the staff's caring approach. Effective arrangements are in place to safeguard children's welfare. Recruitment procedures are robust and help to ensure that staff are suitable to work with the children. Systems are also in place to check the ongoing suitability of staff. The manager monitors staff's performance and the team show a good commitment to continuous development and improvement.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY295176 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 856416 Type of provision Out of school provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 3 - 15 Total number of places 50 Number of children on roll 301 Name of provider Playdays Ltd Date of previous inspection 24 March 2011 Telephone number 07870 221 375

p.4

Setting details

Playdays has been registered since 2004. The club employs 10 members of staff. The staff all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 to level 5. The club opens Monday to Friday, from 8am to 9am and from 3pm to 6pm during term time. In school holidays, it operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Setting details

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way. To receive regular email alerts about new publications, including survey reports and school inspection reports, please visit our website and go to ‘Subscribe’.

p.5

Setting details

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5