Pacs PDA Ltd (Bowling Green Out of School Club)

Pacs PDA Ltd (Bowling Green Out of School Club) Bowling Green Primary School, Stainland Road, Stainland, HALIFAX, West Yorkshire, HX4 9HU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 2016 13 October 2015

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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

 There is a strong emphasis on safeguarding training. This builds on staff's secure knowledge of child protection issues, and detailed safeguarding policies, procedures and audits support practice.  Staff communicate effectively with parents and the host school. This successfully supports children's individual care needs and complements their learning.  Children confidently enter the club and readily hang up their belongings. They settle quickly, chatting to their friends. They get on well with one another, enjoying activities together, such as arts and crafts.  Staff create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where children are comfortable to approach them. They give children the confidence to build on their existing skills.  There is a strong commitment to improvement reflected in effective self-evaluation. This includes close consultation with the host school, other professionals, parents and children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not optimise the learning environment to consistently motivate children and facilitate their independent play and decision making.  The monitoring of staff practice through the newly introduced peer observations is not yet rigorous enough to precisely identify how staff's interaction can be improved to the highest 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

 provide greater opportunities for children to make their own choices about what they would like to play with as they lead their own play  provide more precisely focused monitoring of staff practice so that the quality of their interaction can be improved to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the deputy manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the provider and deputy manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as policies, procedures, self-evaluation tools, improvement plans and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club.  The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and children. She also spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

There are successful tools in place to help reflect on practice. The provider and senior staff attend meetings to discuss good practice and hold regular management meetings. Staff supervisions are now more precisely focused and there are close links with the local authority support team. Well-targeted action plans are continually reviewed and updated and new initiatives have been introduced. This means that good steps have been made since the last inspection and weaknesses have been addressed. This has had a positive impact on the quality of the provision. There is high importance placed on involving parents and children in helping to shape the service. Responses from questionnaires are closely evaluated and shared. Feedback is very complimentary, as are comments given by parents and children on the day of the inspection. Any suggestions or requests are positively welcomed and acted upon. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Strong

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

links are maintained with the host school's safeguarding officer. The environment is safe and staff supervise children well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have individual records of learning that are shared with parents. These include observations of what children can do and photographs, including those taken by the children. Staff obtain weekly planning for each child from their Reception teacher and this is discussed with parents. Consequently, staff complement children's experiences and support their targeted learning well. Adult-planned art and craft activities, informed by children's interests and ideas, engage and motivate children. Such activities help to reinforce the skills required for children's successful learning in school. Children create their own bead design or follow one of the examples in a book. They show great creativity, concentration and precision as they make intricate patterns with the tiny beads. Children readily express their ideas, explaining that they are making something special for their mummy. Staff enhance children's enjoyment and focus during this activity with their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

enthusiasm, support and interest. They also help children achieve what they set out to do, which fosters their self-esteem and confidence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff build positive relationships with children, helping them develop a sense of security. This is continued as children move between settings because of close partnership working. Staff know the children well, exchanging important information with parents when children are settling in and thereafter. Children also complete an All about me document, helping staff to find out about their uniqueness. Staff provide healthy snacks, including those suggested by children, helping to reinforce messages about healthy lifestyles. Children celebrate others' cultures and traditions, which helps them to value and be respectful of difference. Children know what is expected of them because they help to set the club's ground rules. This is reflected in their positive and safe behaviour. Staff promote this through praise and encouragement. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise as they play outside, contributing to their physical well-being. They confidently use a variety of

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303695 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 1030905 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 50 Number of children on roll 46 Name of provider PACS Professional Development Agency Limited Date of previous inspection 13 October 2015 Telephone number 07769678179

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Setting details

Pacs PDA Ltd (Bowling Green Out of School Club) was registered in 1998 and operates from within Bowling Green Primary School in Stainland, Halifax. The club operates Monday to Friday, from 7.45am to 8.50am and from 3.15pm to 6pm, during school term times. There are four members of staff, including the provider who is also the manager. Of these, three hold Playwork qualifications, one is at level 2 and two are 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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