Wembrook Kids Club

Wembrook Kids Club c/o Wembrook Primary School, Avenue Road, Nuneaton, CV11 4LU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 April 2016 19 September 2011

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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 provide a huge range of toys and resources to suit all ages of children. Children have plenty of choice in their activities and in which resources they would like to use each day. Staff have a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. They plan a wide range of interesting learning experiences and complement children's learning at school in fun ways.  Parents are very well informed about children's activities and progress. There is excellent communication between the club staff, teachers and parents. Children's well- being is assured and important messages are passed on through the very efficient communication system.  Children and parents are welcomed into the relaxed, friendly atmosphere of the club. Staff ensure that all children settle well and are emotionally secure. Staff set excellent examples for respect and clear boundaries for children's behaviour. This is exemplary.

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This provision is good

Relationships between staff and children are very good. Staff guide and support children very effectively in their play and learning.  Staff check the quality of their provision and work as a strong team. There is continuous improvement in children's learning experiences. There are excellent links with the school. Staff work closely together to support children's progress and welfare and to share good practice. They maintain their professional development and are very well motivated.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The manager does not focus the monitoring of staff performance sharply enough on recognising where there is opportunity to develop the good teaching practice further.

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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

 monitor the quality of teaching more precisely and increase the potential to achieve the highest standards of practice.

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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 club manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the club manager, who is also the provider. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the club's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Safeguarding and child protection are given very high priority at the club. Children are supervised vigilantly and the premises are secure. Comprehensive risk assessments are carried out so that the premises and equipment are safe for children to use. Information is shared between the school and the club and all documentation is meticulous. This means that children's welfare is extremely well protected. Staff evaluate the provision well so they identify and address areas for improvement. Parents are encouraged to contribute to this through their comments and suggestions. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals when necessary to support all children in their learning and development so they make good progress. Staff are committed to providing the best care and exciting experiences for all children, and there is strong leadership from the manager, who is also the provider.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff encourage children to explore the activities and take them in the direction they want to. The room used by the club is well set out so that children can access the toys and resources easily. Children lead their own play for most of the sessions, and they are very engaged and interested in the activities. Staff encourage children to persevere with logic puzzles and praise them when they succeed. Children and staff play together to construct imaginative models from small plastic bricks. Staff develop children's language and vocabulary very well as they play. They ask children about their models and are interested in the stories they make up with the toy figures. Children play at being doctors and vets with dolls and soft toys. Staff help children to develop their communication skills as they talk about children's own experiences of visiting the doctor or taking their pets to the vet. Staff provide good challenges in their skilful questioning so that children think about what

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

they know or what they could do next in their play. Children love to draw and paint and make creative models and pictures. Staff find out what children are learning from their teachers, so they help the younger children to develop their reading, writing and mathematical skills. Staff assess children's progress in order to plan effectively for this.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff maintain consistency in children's care through their effective communication with parents and with children's teachers. They provide healthy snacks for children and ensure they are active outside each day. Children really enjoy ball games and all kinds of activities in the school playground and fields. Staff help them to share and take turns as they play. Staff interact really well with children to develop their throwing and catching skills and to help them gain confidence in their abilities. Staff support children's friendships and help them to develop good social skills with all ages of children. Children's home cultures are celebrated and staff help children to gain good self-esteem, as they value their ideas and opinions. Children visit the club and meet the staff before they start. This helps them to feel secure and settled.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 200854 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1041997 Type of provision Sessional 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 26 Number of children on roll 96 Name of provider Veronica Staley Date of previous inspection 19 September 2011 Telephone number 07752 153379

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Setting details

Wembrook Kids Club was registered in 1993. The club employs seven members of childcare staff, all but three of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at levels 2 or 3. One member of staff holds early years professional status. The club opens from Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 7.30am until 8.50am and from 3.15pm until 5.30pm.

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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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