Bovey Tracey After School Club

Bovey Tracey After School Club Bovey Tracey Primary School, Abbey Road, Newton Abbot, TQ13 9HZ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 January 2016 Not applicable

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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

 All staff work very well together and, overall, provide seamless care for the children. They have a good understanding of each child's needs as they get to know them extremely well.  The owner/manager has clear expectations of herself and her team and strives to make ongoing improvements to benefit children. She regularly attends training and liaises with the local authority early years team for practice updates, for example.  Children are happy and well cared for, and clearly enjoy their time in the club.  Parents receive lots of information through a variety of ways to help them feel involved in all aspects of their children's care.  Children's behaviour is very good. Staff manage the lively and enthusiastic group of children well, keeping them safe while they play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although there is a good range of resources available for children to use, occasionally the organisation of the session means that children are not always able to initiate their own play.  Sometimes, group activities do not engage and fully involve the younger children.

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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

 provide more opportunities for younger children to initiate their own play  review the organisation of activities so that younger children can be more actively involved.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spent time observing children at play both inside and outside.  The inspector spoke to parents and took their views into consideration.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies and children's records.  The inspector had discussions with the owner/manager and the staff.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The staff team reflect on their practice and actively seek the views of children and parents to help make improvements to children's experiences The owner/manager has regular discussions with staff about their performance to identify their strengths and any weaknesses. They keep their skills updated by, for example, attending training. Staff are caring and friendly towards the children, acting as good role models. Safeguarding arrangements are effective. All staff are clear about their responsibilities to keep children safe and have a secure knowledge of the action to take should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. Staff have excellent partnerships with the school, working closely with them to meet children's needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff provide a range of fun and worthwhile activities for the children to enjoy. They make sure they are available to support children in their play. Staff's secure knowledge of each child means that generally they provide a wide and interesting range of activities for them to enjoy. They plan activities to complement children's learning in school and provide continuity, while recognising the children have already spent the day learning. For example, children make cakes to reflect the topic they are involved in at school. There are robust systems to seek additional support for children so they can participate in the club's activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are sensitive to children's individual needs, recognising, for example, when children are feeling tired or unwell. Children learn to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Staff encourage them to play outside in the fresh air and eat healthy snacks, for example. Staff remind children to look after their own personal needs, such as putting on their coats before they go out in the cold. Children are very caring towards each other. For example, they help one another to use the computers in the computer suite. Children clearly feel emotionally secure in the familiar environment. They know routines well and move around with confidence. They enjoy the physical challenges of the outdoor area, playing well with their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479784 Local authority Devon Inspection number 983195 Type of provision Out of school 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 35 Number of children on roll 40 Name of provider Victoria Rowena Downton Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07854 063169

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Setting details

Bovey Tracey After School Club registered under its current owner in 2014. The after- school club operates in Bovey Tracey Primary School, Bovey Tracey, Devon. The after- school club is open each weekday from 3.15pm to 5.45pm, during term time only. The owner/manager has an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. Six other staff are employed, four of whom are appropriately qualified.

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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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