Holy Saviour Breakfast and After School Club

Holy Saviour Breakfast and After School Club Holy Saviour RC Primary School, Holland Place, NELSON, Lancashire, BB9 8HD

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 July 2015 16 November 2009

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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

 Staff know all children well and how they learn. Staff re-shape tasks and listen perceptively to the voice of children.  Children have access to a wide range of exciting and interesting activities, both indoors and outdoors. As a result, children enjoy their time at the club.  Staff promote children's well-being effectively because children have plenty of opportunity to have fresh air, exercise and take part in effective personal care routines.  All staff teach children about boundaries as they encourage children to create their own rules. As a result, children behave well and feel secure in the environment.  All staff have undertaken safeguarding training. As a result, they all understand child protection procedures and their responsibilities to protect children in their care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always make the best use of opportunities for children to be independent.  Quiet areas are not always used effectively, in order for children to freely access them at all times when they wish to rest or sleep.

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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

 maximise the opportunities for children to be independent at all times  make better use of the areas available for children who wish to rest or sleep, in order for them to be freely accessible at all times.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a tour of the club.  The inspector observed activities in the club, both indoors and outdoors.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a selection of policies.  The inspector spoke to the manager, staff and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views spoken to on the day.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of staff working with children and the provider's priorities for improvement.

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who attend. This is good

All staff have a good knowledge of the requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children progress well because the staff place a high priority on listening to the voice of the child. Children are encouraged to choose their own activities for the day and evaluate them. Consequently, children achieve and enjoy what they do at the club. Children spend the majority of their time being active outdoors and create their own games. Staff observe children and use this to plan activities which take into consideration their likes and interests. Staff know when to intervene in children's play, giving them time and space to be creative, whilst enhancing and extending their learning appropriately which meets the needs of all children.

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good

Children practise physical skills in the outdoor area. They use large play equipment to balance, climb and coordinate their movements. They are encouraged to manage their own risks, appropriate to their age, need and ability. As a result, children are learning to be safe, confident and are becoming prepared for their next stage in their learning. Children behave well and are emotionally secure because staff are positive and encouraging, and praise them consistently throughout their time in the club. There is an area for children to rest or sleep. However, this is not always used effectively, as the room is sometimes used to store teachers' resources. Consequently, children who wish to rest or sleep cannot always access it freely. Children choose from a variety of fresh fruit at snack time and pour their own fresh water. However, staff do not always maximise opportunities for children to be independent at all times.

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provision is good

Managers ensure that they place a high priority on staff supervision and support. Additionally, all staff are trained in first aid and safeguarding and some staff are qualified at level 3 in childcare. This enables them to consistently understand all children's needs, plan effectively for their play and keep them safe. Managers rigorously monitor their provision by using effective systems, which enable children and parents to evaluate the environment and how the provision can be improved. As a result, improvements have been made since the last inspection. For example, partnerships with parents and professionals work well and this is now a key strength of the club. All staff work closely with teachers, professionals and parents to ensure information is shared to support the well-being of all children. Parents comment on the flexibility of the sessions and that their children enjoy their time at the club.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY389422 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 859187 Type of provision Out of school provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 44 Name of provider Holy Saviour Committee Date of previous inspection 16 November 2009 Telephone number 01282612319

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Setting details

Holy Saviour Breakfast and After School Club was registered in 2009. The club operates from the Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School in Nelson. The club is currently open from Monday to Friday, 8am to 9am and 3.30pm to 5.30pm, during term time. The club can also provide care during the holiday periods, should it be requested. There are four members of staff, three of whom hold an appropriate early years qualification.

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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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