Busy Bodies After School Club

Busy Bodies After School Club Penenden Heath Social Hall, Penenden Heath, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2DH

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 April 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

 Staff support and extend children's skills well. They talk to children, encourage their thinking and play alongside them to encourage them to build on what takes place in school.  Staff provide a welcoming and calm environment, where children form good relationships with each other and the staff. Children respond to staff's caring approach and this helps effectively promote their self-esteem and emotional well-being.  Children have fun and they enjoy themselves at the club. Their behaviour is very good. Older children act as positive role models; for example, they demonstrate their caring attitude towards the younger children.  Partnerships with other key persons, such as Reception class teachers, are effective. This helps children receive the help and support they need and want.  The management and staff team work very well together. Their day-to-day operation of the provision is effective in meeting the needs of the children who attend.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always ensure that children can easily choose from a wide range of resources within all of the areas of the environment they use. For example, staff do not always consistently challenge children's physical play outdoors.  Staff do not always provide a variety of opportunities for children to build on their imaginative play.

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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

 develop the range of play resources and activities available to children so they can choose what they want, and challenge and stimulate their play equally within the different environments  provide more opportunities for children to be creative and build on their imaginative play further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used by the club.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the provider and manager.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the policies and procedures, and staff suitability records.  The inspector and the provider discussed how continuous improvement is maintained, and the inspector also spoke to staff as appropriate.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The manager has a good understanding of their role and responsibilities. All staff are aware of current safeguarding practice and know what to do if they have any concerns about a child in their care. Thorough risk assessments are carried out and help ensure that potential hazards are identified and action is taken promptly to minimise them. The manager monitors children's attendance and maintains all the required documentation, such as those to ensure their care and well-being, is given good attention. Children of all ages are keen to share their views and staff listen to them well. Staff form good relationships with parents and information is exchanged effectively. This helps to ensure children's individual care needs are met consistently.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff provide a range of stimulating activities based on children's interests and skills. For example, there are plenty of art and craft resources to promote their creativity and different ideas. Children learn to think for themselves, such as when they learn to assemble the cut-out pieces of a play house in the right order. Children are confident as they talk and play. Staff ask children questions and give them time to think about their answer. This helps them feel able to join in group conversations. Overall, children build on their independence and make choices about what they do, from the resources available. For example, there are quiet spaces where children can rest, relax or look at books, and they can go outdoors on nature walks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly when they arrive at the club. For example, they often help set up the tables and activities. Children explore and decide early on what they want to do. Children build close relationships with each other. They show one another respect and are happy to wait their turn, for example, when using paints. Children learn about keeping themselves safe; for example, emergency evacuation drills are practised regularly. Staff remind children how to use resources and equipment safely, such as scissors when cutting or knives when buttering toast at snack time. Mealtimes are social occasions and interesting discussions take place. Staff provide some activities that supports children's knowledge of their community and wider world. This helps children build on their understanding of others' differences and diversity. Information is shared with parents about their children's care needs. Parents comment on how approachable the staff are

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

and how happy their children are to attend the club.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481637 Local authority Kent Inspection number 991499 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 30 Number of children on roll 8 Name of provider Busy Bodies Limited Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01622661059

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Setting details

Busy Bodies After School Club is one of two groups run by Busy Bodies Limited. It re- registered in 2014 and is located in Penenden Heath, in Maidstone, Kent. It is open each weekday from 3.15pm to 6pm during term time only, and is also open all day during some of the school holidays. There are four members of staff, of whom, one holds a level 6 qualification and two hold qualifications at level 3.

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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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