Kidz R Us

Kidz R Us New Scotland Hill Primary School, Grampian Road, Sandhurst, Berkshire, GU47 8NQ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 November 2015 23 April 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Staff provide a broad range of activities for children. Children develop a good awareness of the similarities and differences in people and learn to respect each other. They enjoy their time at the club.  Children enjoy healthy snacks and have opportunities for fresh air and exercise daily.  Partnerships with parents and the schools children attend are good. The sharing of information provides continuity for children between school, home and the club.  Staff help children to settle quickly. They feel safe and secure and form positive relationships with staff. Children are confident and behave well.  The management team has a number of comprehensive policies and procedures in place. These contribute to the safe and efficient management of the club.  The management team members regularly reflect on their practice. They have addressed previous recommendations made. They consider parents' and children's

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This provision is good

views to make changes that help maintain good standards and improve children's experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's play opportunities outdoors are not as good as those they have indoors; this has a slightly negative impact on those children who prefer being outside.  Staff do not consistently promote opportunities for children to fully develop their independence and do things for themselves during some routines.

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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

 review the organisation of activities so that they consistently promote children's interests in all areas of the club.  increase opportunities for children to consistently do things for themselves and develop independence during everyday routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the club and accompanied staff when collecting children from school.  The inspector examined a sample of policies, documents and other paperwork.  The inspector observed children and staff during play.  The inspector spoke with the management team at suitable times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke with parents, staff and children to gain their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The managers and staff are experienced, qualified and knowledgeable. They make sure statutory requirements are well met. Safeguarding is effective. Staff know what would give them concerns for a child's welfare and the procedures to follow in this event. They attend regular safeguarding training and keep up to date with changes. Recruitment is robust and the management team ensures that staff are suitable to work with children. The managers carry out regular supervisions of staff. Staff benefit from frequent training opportunities to develop their existing knowledge and increase their personal effectiveness. For example, staff recently attended training to support children's behaviour. Children play cooperatively and behave well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff recognise the need for children to enjoy recreational experiences as they relax after the day in school and enjoy their school holidays. Staff offer varied activities that provide children with opportunities to complement their learning in school. For example, children discussed how they had been practising writing their names in school and continued this at the club. Children choose where they play. Indoors, children have quiet areas to relax, look at books, or areas where they can engage fully with others. Children enjoy regular outdoor play where they climb and use resources that promote their physical well-being. Children explore a broad variety of technological resources and develop good early technology skills. Staff engage in meaningful conversations with children. Children develop good thinking skills. For example, children learn the different rules of games with staff and think about how to play when it is their turn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time at the club. They know the routines well and follow hygienic practices. They wash their hands before eating and after going to the toilet. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they take part in regular evacuation drills and are aware that they must wear seat belts if they are being driven to the club. The staff supervise children well and, overall, children engage enthusiastically in their play. Children take part in activities that help them to understand and respect diversity. Children are actively involved in making the rules for behaviour, which they follow well. Children's time at the club provides them with good opportunities to further develop the skills and attributes needed for their continued learning in school and for future life.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434307 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 823978 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 61 Name of provider The After School Club Partnership Date of previous inspection 23 April 2012 Telephone number 07928806557

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Setting details

Kidz R Us After School Club registered in 2011 and is based in the grounds of New Scotland Hill Primary School, Sandhurst, Berkshire. It operates weekdays, from 3.15pm to 6pm, during term time. A holiday club is open each weekday, from 8.30am to 6pm, during school holidays. The breakfast club is open on weekdays from 7.30am to 8.45am. Children attend from a range of local schools. A total of eight members of staff work with the children. Both managers hold qualifications at level 3 and six other staff members hold qualifications at levels 2 and 3.

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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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