Star Kids Out of School Club

Star Kids Out of School Club Stone Pavilion, Hayes Road, Stone, Kent, DA9 9DS

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2016 10 February 2014

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Not applicable

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 Staff deployment is not always effective to ensure that children's behaviour is consistently managed. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  At times, staff without a current first-aid certificate are left alone with children for short times, such as when collecting children from school. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register. However, they understand how to manage emergency situations and administer basic first-aid.  Self-evaluation is not fully effective in noting and addressing weaknesses in staff practices. The management team does not include the views of parents to help identify areas for improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 Children form good relationships with staff and each other. For example, children feel happy to approach staff and talk about their day.  Staff build suitable relationships with parents and school staff. For example, they share information to promote continuity in children's care and to complement their learning at school.

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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

 improve the deployment of staff to ensure that behaviour management strategies are consistently implemented, so that children are clear about expectations, and feel safe and secure in their play 04/04/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that at least one member of staff with a relevant paediatric first-aid qualification is on the premises at all times and/or collects children from school. 21/03/2016

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

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 strengthen the self-evaluation process to identify areas for staff's professional development and include the views of parents to help identify areas for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspection was carried out following the risk assessment process.  The inspector had discussions with the owner, manager and staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection. The inspector also observed activities and staff interactions with the children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including self-evaluation, children's records, risk assessments and evidence of staff suitability.  The inspector viewed evidence of qualifications and paediatric first-aid training.  The inspector took account of the views of the parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. Staff attend safeguarding training and have an appropriate understanding of the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The manager and staff provide a safe environment for children to play in. For example, they carry out appropriate risk assessments to minimise hazards to children. Staff keep accurate records of children's arrivals and departures. The manager works closely with other professionals to address some areas for development. However, she does not include the views of parents to help drive improvement. Appropriate recruitment and vetting procedures help to ensure the suitability of staff. However, children collected from school are not always accompanied by staff who hold a current first-aid certificate. The impact is not significant as staff have some first-aid knowledge and the school is nearby. Staff receive appropriate support through supervision meetings to discuss their

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

practice. However, the manager does not always use self-evaluation effectively to identify any training needs to raise staff's professional skills further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The club has a variety of resources available which are suitable for the children who attend. Staff offer children choices, for example, about what they do and ask them what resources they would like to use. Children have fun and develop their skills as they use the resources. For example, as children explore the construction materials, they share ideas and help each other to make models. Staff generally interact well with children, such as engaging them in conversations. For example, they ask questions that encourage children to express their thoughts and talk about their experiences at school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Overall, children settle well at the club and have warm relationships with their key person and other staff. Parents state that they are very happy with the care their children receive. Staff share information with parents about food, drink and activities provided each day. Children learn about keeping themselves safe. For example, they discuss potential dangers when playing outdoors and they know how to leave the premises quickly and safely in an emergency. Staff act as good role models to children. However, at times, staff are not always effectively deployed to consistently supervise and manage children's behaviour well. For example, children are not always clear on what is expected of them. Children have sufficient opportunities to be independent. For example, they help themselves to healthy snacks and pour their own drinks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464502 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1040671 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 20 Number of children on roll 24 Name of provider Star Kids Club Limited Date of previous inspection 10 February 2014 Telephone number 07960654380

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Setting details

Star Kids Out of School Club registered in 2013. It operates from premises in Stone, on the outskirts of Dartford, Kent. The club operates Monday to Friday from 3pm to 6pm, during term time only. There are three staff, two of whom hold level 3 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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