Kids Club Care Ltd

Kids Club Care Ltd Cleadon Village C E Primary School, Boldon Lane, Sunderland, SR6 7RP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 February 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

 Children are happy and enthusiastic about attending the club. Staff follow established routines when they collect children from their classrooms. This promotes children's safety well.  The manager and staff demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn. This helps to complement and consolidate what they learn at school.  Staff form strong partnerships with parents and school staff. There are robust systems in place to exchange information about children's health and well-being. This helps everyone involved to promote continuity for children's care.  The manager regularly seeks children's views about the club. Staff take account of children's interests and preferences when they plan activities. They teach children to respect each other's views and ideas.  Staff consistently promote children's positive behaviour. They establish inventive ways to promote children's use of good manners. Children show pride in their achievements

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This provision is good

when they are rewarded for following the rules.  The strong leadership within the club promotes an ethos of team working. Staff are supportive of each other, which provides children with positive role models.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, children are not actively involved in group activities.  The manager has not yet fully implemented a carefully targeted programme of supervision for all staff, in order to further raise the quality of practice to an even higher level.

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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

 give children more encouragement to be involved in adult-led activities  extend the programme for supervision of staff to help their skills and develop the quality of practice to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of practice during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club.  The inspector took account of written comments from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Staff are deployed effectively. They devote their time and full attention to meeting children's needs. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. New staff are recruited, fully vetted and complete a period of probation before their appointment is confirmed. The manager provides ongoing support and guidance for staff. The manager and staff attend all mandatory training and are encouraged to access opportunities for professional development. In addition, they actively seek out further training opportunities and share with colleagues what they learn. Parents' views about the club are regularly gathered and are extremely positive. Parents comment on the excellent standard of care their children receive and about the level of commitment from staff. Staff take account of parents' views when they make changes to the provision. Partnership with the school is very strong. School staff comment that club staff always take an interest in what has happened at

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

school. Club staff use this information to deepen and extend their conversations with children. This helps to promote children's communication skills and confidence.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

All staff understand how children learn. They provide choice and support for children, who are ready to play and relax. In addition, staff make observations of children and take account of what they are ready to learn next. For example, children are encouraged to develop an understanding and awareness of other cultures. They explore Chinese New Year, preparing food, using chopsticks and making masks linked to their birth sign. Children have fun as they continue their learning at the club. Staff promote children's physical development, concentration and teamwork. Children are encouraged to access the outdoor play area, which has a wealth of resources. They are encouraged to participate in team games. Through these games children learn that practise leads to success. Children want to win the game but also cheerfully celebrate each other's success.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The key-person system is effective and is extended to a key-family group. This supports and enhances the good relationships within the club. Consistent rules and routines help all children to feel secure. New children settle in happily and quickly. Children help to compile the rules and therefore understand the reasons for them. Staff encourage children to be independent. Children take part in sharing out a healthy snack at appropriate times throughout the day. They know that they must count out the right number of bowls and cups for the group. Children learn to think and solve problems. For example, when three children want the last two crackers, they discuss and agree a fair way to share the crackers out. Staff make thorough daily checks of the premises to identify and minimise hazards. Children learn to be safe. They wash their hands before handling food, listen carefully when staff talk about the outdoor area being slippy, and discuss the various

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

areas they may use. Games and activities outdoors promote children's strength and agility. This helps them to be fit and healthy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488015 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 1010954 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 - 14 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 179 Name of provider Kids Club Care Ltd Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 0795 042 1183

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Setting details

Kids Club Care Ltd was registered in 2015. The club employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, including two with Qualified Teacher Status. The club opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 9am and 3.15pm until 6pm during term time, and from 7.30 am until 6pm 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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