Whitehall Connections After School Club

Whitehall Connections After School Club Whitehall Primary School, 90 Normanton Park, London, E4 6ES

p.1

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2016 Not applicable

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 Staff demonstrate a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, to promote children's play and welfare well.  Children enjoy their time at the club and they benefit from playing with the well-chosen resources on offer.  Staff develop good relationships with parents. There are good arrangements for sharing information with parents about children's general well-being and play.  Children receive healthy snacks, such as an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables, to help contribute to a healthy lifestyle.  Staff plan worthwhile visits from key professionals, such as police officers, to help teach children about how to keep themselves safe.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, staff do not organise resources in a way that fully supports children to make choices for themselves and to be as independent as possible.  Staff occasionally miss opportunities to strengthen children's awareness of foods that are good for them.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 review the organisation of resources to provide even more opportunities for children to make choices, to strengthen their independence and self-confidence still further  use all opportunities throughout the session to strengthen children's awareness of healthy eating.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play throughout the learning environment.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at different intervals during the inspection.  The inspector obtained the views of children through discussion.  The inspector held discussions with the provider about the after school club's evaluation processes.  The inspector observed documents, including policies and procedures.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures. They understand the procedures to follow should they be concerned about a child's welfare. All the required documentation is well maintained. Managers provide good support for staff and actively encourage them to attend training and to gain additional qualifications, such as in early years provision. Children's safety and welfare are promoted well. Children are closely supervised. Secure safety measures are in place and robust staff recruitment and vetting procedures are followed. Staff have built close links with school staff to support children's play and interests, and this helps to provide children with continuity in their experiences. The setting seeks the views of children, as well as parents, to improve children's play experiences. For example, children share their views on what they enjoy and would like more of, and they suggest their own ideas for snacks.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff support children's individual needs and interests effectively. They obtain useful information about children's likes and dislikes when they start, to meet their interests straightaway. In addition, a key-person system is in place to help children feel happy and secure. Staff make ongoing observations of what children can do and enjoy so that they can continue to plan for and support their play well. Children's communication and language development are promoted well through a range of enjoyable activities. Children develop confidence and they show that they take pride in their achievements. For example, they proudly share their drawings with their friends and staff. Staff plan worthwhile activities to support children's creativity. For example, children enjoy craft activities, such as sewing and making cards for seasonal events.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play well with their friends and they are well behaved. Staff provide a range of games to help children learn to share and take turns. Staff help promote children's awareness of similarities and differences among themselves and among people in the wider community. They also help children to increase their awareness of different traditions and cultures in a wider world. For example, they plan activities around a range of cultural festivals and celebratory events. Children's independence is promoted through practical routines. For example, they make choices about what they would like to eat and they help to prepare their own snacks. Children enjoy outdoor play and have access to a good range of well-chosen resources, designed to promote children's physical skills and well-being.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY482495 Local authority Waltham Forest Inspection number 999404 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 8 Number of children on roll 4 Name of provider Karen Laura Appleby Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 0208 529 3813

p.4

Setting details

Whitehall Connections After School Club opened in 2010 under a different name. It re- registered in 2014 due to a change of provider. The club is situated within Whitehall Primary School in Chingford, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The setting operates Monday to Friday, from 3.20pm to 5.30pm, term time only. The after school club employs four staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications.

p.4

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.

p.4

Setting details

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Setting details

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Setting details

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Setting details

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5