School's Out Ruddington After School

School's Out Ruddington After School Ruddington Youth And Community Centre, The Green, Nottingham, NG11 6HH

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 February 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 Staff do not ensure that the procedures for maintaining the security of the premises are rigorously implemented. The entrance door to the provision is repeatedly left open. This resulted in unauthorised persons entering the premises. This places children at risk.  The provider does not ensure that all areas used by children are fit for purpose. At times during the day, the main indoor area used by the club is not accessible. Consequently, children are required to spend long periods of time outdoors in very cold weather, or alternatively use inadequately heated areas where space is cramped.  Self-evaluation is not used to accurately identify and target areas for improvement and ensure requirements are met.

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It has the following strengths

 Staff ask probing questions and inspire children to think about what they are doing and how to solve problems. All children are confident and communicative. Different experiences help them develop respect and understanding for others.  Staff are enthusiastic role models and children enjoy their company. Children behave well. They demonstrate emotional security with the caring and friendly staff that look after them.  Staff understand the correct procedure to follow should they have concerns about a child's welfare. They demonstrate a sound awareness of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure the premises are secure at all times when children are present 01/03/2016

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Due Date

 ensure areas used by children are fit for purpose, adequately heated and provide sufficient space. 01/03/2016

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 develop an effective self-evaluation process, in order to identify a clear action plan to address areas of weakness and build on key strengths.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of activities that are available to children.  The inspector held a meeting with the provider. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the club's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The premises are not secure. Risk assessments are not robust enough to ensure children are protected. Consequently, unauthorised persons are able to gain access to the provision. Children's well-being is not assured. The provider does not ensure all areas used by children are fit for purpose. The monitoring and evaluation of the provision have not identified these significant weaknesses. Suitable policies and procedures are in place and shared with parents. These include the policy for safeguarding children. The provider uses appropriate recruitment and vetting procedures to help ensure that all staff working with children are suitable. Staff have appraisals and attend staff meetings. These help to ensure they have appropriate training and support for their role. Parents receive appropriate information about the club through the company's website and the notices displayed. Informal

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

information is exchanged between staff and parents at handover times. This keeps parents informed about their children's care and general well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Children enjoy a range of imaginative games using the small-world toys with their friends. They create various models using small bricks and construct with large bricks, and they use toy cars to advance creative games. They readily take turns when playing table-top games together, such as table tennis. Staff make time to sit and play. They extend children's enjoyment and understanding of different activities. This encourages children to solve problems. Staff provide a range of resources for them to develop their creativity and thinking skills. Children use materials to create fortune cookies, draw pictures and make paper airplanes. They receive appropriate support regarding their learning at school. Staff talk to teachers in the Reception class and exchange information about the children when they are brought from the class to the club. This enables staff to discuss children's interests and progress. However, during periods of the day, areas used by children are

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

cold and cramped. Consequently, during these times some children struggle to sustain their interest and enjoyment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare is compromised because of weaknesses in safeguarding practice. Nevertheless, staff form warm relationships with children and give them lots of praise. This helps them to feel valued and secure, and they generally appear happy in the club. Children have opportunities to be physically active, both indoors and outside. Staff encourage them to negotiate rules during outdoor ball games and all children enjoy indoor circle games. Staff encourage good behaviour in a variety of ways. Children are polite and say please and thank you to each other. They take turns when playing games and are offered gentle reminders regarding group rules. Appropriate plans are in place to enable children's health and medical needs to be met.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495662 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1031981 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 - 11 Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 235 Name of provider School's Out Holiday Club Limited Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07508056995

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Setting details

School's Out Ruddington After School was registered in 2015. The club employs eight members of childcare staff, five of whom hold appropriate qualifications between level 2 and 3. The club opens from 3pm until 6pm during term time, and from 8.30am until 5.30pm during school holidays.

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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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