Oldbury Court Out Of School Clubs

Oldbury Court After School and Holiday Club Oldbury Court Youth Centre, Delabere Avenue, BRISTOL, BS16 2ND

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 August 2015 20 January 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

 Children benefit from a stimulating and well-organised environment indoors and enjoy access to an outside area. They choose from a wide range of resources and enjoy some exciting activities that strengthen their skills for school.  Partnerships with parents and carers are well established and used to support children's individual needs successfully. Parents spoken to on the day of the inspection praised the club highly. They said that their children loved coming to the club and thoroughly enjoyed the range of activities available.  The key-person system is effective. Children form strong bonds with staff. This means that children are confident, happy and enjoy the time they spend at the club.  All staff have undertaken safeguarding training. As a result, they all understand child protection procedures and their responsibility to protect children in their care.  The committee and manager check that staff fulfil their roles. The staff team is

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This provision is good

professional and committed to their roles and the development of the club. Most staff have worked at the club for years and use their experience to help the club to develop and to check that children enjoy themselves and are well cared for.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The staff do not make the most of environments to provide children with a rich range of resources to enhance their play.  At times, particularly during snack and lunchtimes, some staff do not take the opportunity to become involved in the younger children's experiences, so some become disengaged.

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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

 make the most of all environments by resourcing these to enrich children's experiences  ensure that staff support children as well as possible when together in groups, particularly the youngest ones.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector examined a range of documents, including policies and procedures, and discussed these with the manager.  The inspector spoke with the staff, committee members, parents and children at appropriate times during the inspection  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector viewed the rooms used for childcare purposes.

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who attend. This is good

Staff effectively plan a wide range of activities that meet children's individual interests and these are freely accessible. As a result, children show they are self-motivated and confident. Partnerships with parents and the host schools are strong. The two-way flow of information between teachers and staff, and staff and parents, helps to ensure that staff meet children's needs well. The well-qualified staff understand how to support children's play. They successfully introduce children to new experiences which complement their learning at school, for example, by playing card and board games, designing and creating cards, and decorating pottery. Children are keen to join in. They actively explore the indoor and outdoor environments and are supported by enthusiastic staff. They have fun and increase their friendships with others.

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good

Staff have good relationships with the children. They are warm and sensitive to children's needs. Children show they feel secure and play happily with each other. Staff use effective behaviour management strategies to help children gain a good understanding of learning to share and they take turns with their friends. Children play harmoniously and learn boundaries. Children of all ages interact very well together. Children develop confidence, good social skills and a strong sense of belonging in the club. Staff encourage children to follow good hygiene routines and teach them how to stay healthy. Staff offer a range of physical activities that appeal to children, such as ball and sports games. Children run around energetically, playing games and try to improve their physical skills. This promotes their physical development well.

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provision is good

The committee and manager are committed to providing good quality care and play experiences for children. They have a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and have effective evaluation methods. The members of the management team accurately identify improvements to be made in the club. This ensures a commitment to continually improving outcomes for the children and their families. Comprehensive and regularly reviewed policies and procedures are accessible to parents. This helps to ensure that parents know how the club operates. The manager ensures the club is well organised and all records are maintained to a good standard. She checks staff practice and they discuss professional development opportunities to ensure their knowledge is up to date. Recruitment and induction procedures are robust so staff have a good understanding of their roles and responsibilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398159 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 838425 Type of provision Out of school provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 13 Name of provider Oldbury Court Out of School Clubs Date of previous inspection 20 January 2010 Telephone number 01179656821

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Setting details

Oldbury Court Out of School and Holiday Club registered in 2009. It is based in the community youth centre in Oldbury Court, in the Fishponds area of Bristol. The breakfast club operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 9am. The after school club operates from 3pm until 6pm, and the holiday club opens during school breaks from 8am until 6pm. The clubs are not available on bank holidays. There are 12 members of staff, of whom seven hold appropriate early years 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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