GR8 Kids @ Stimpson

GR8 Kids @ Stimpson Stimpson Avenue Primary Academy, Stimpson Avenue, NORTHAMPTON, NN1 4LR

p.1

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2016 28 February 2013

p.1

3

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

p.1

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

 Staff do not obtain all of the required information about each child from their parents or carers. They have not collected information about any person who has parental responsibility for a child.  The current system in place to supervise staff is not effective in recognising the weaknesses in practice and supporting improvements. There is an inconsistent approach from staff to supporting children's involvement and well-being.  The management team does not use self-evaluation effectively to support the continuous development of the provision. The views of parents and children are also not taken into account to inform future improvements.

p.1

It has the following strengths

 Staff liaise with parents to find out about children's needs when they first start at the club. They build suitable relationships with children and their families. They link with the school to promote continuity in children's care and learning.  Overall, staff demonstrate a suitable understanding of how children learn. They undertake observations of young children and build up a picture of their needs and interests. Then, they plan activities that interest children and motivate them to explore and gain useful skills.  Children are happy and enjoy the social opportunities at the club. They independently choose resources from accessible storage indoors and outdoors. Children join their friends in acting out imaginative scenarios and they learn to share and take turns as they play computer games together.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

p.2

Due Date

 obtain and record all of the required information for each child, including information about any person who has parental responsibility for the child 09/05/2016

p.2

Due Date

 ensure systems for performance management are effective in providing support and coaching to staff and in sharing strong practice, so that they consistently promote the interests of children. 20/05/2016

p.2

Due Date

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

p.2

Due Date

 improve the self-evaluation processes and include more opportunities to review and act upon the suggestions and ideas of parents and children.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom, the outside learning environment and conducted a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager and provider of the provision. She spoke to staff and children throughout the inspection when appropriate.  The inspector looked at children's assessment and planning documentation, the setting's risk assessment and safety records.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of staff working within the setting, the provider's evidence of self-evaluation and a range of other documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Children are kept safe through the implementation of a varied range of policies and procedures that contributes to promoting and safeguarding children's welfare. Staff have attended training to develop their knowledge of child protection. They carry out regular checks of the rooms and areas they use within the school to outline hazards and to minimise risks to children. Staff have attended training in first aid so that they have the knowledge to treat children appropriately after minor accidents. The manager undertakes meetings with staff so she can offer support and monitor their performance. However, these systems for supervision are not effective in outlining inconsistencies in staff practice. The manager and the provider undertake some self-evaluation of the practice at the club. However, they do not do this well enough in order to identify weaknesses and do not obtain the views of parents

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Staff recognise that children learn through play. They provide children with appropriate experiences that they can enjoy at the end of their school day. Overall, staff support children suitably to join in activities. However, at times children's well-being is not fully promoted, which affects their engagement and focus. Despite this, young children show a positive attitude towards new experiences. They join older children confidently and enjoy making bird feeders. Children laugh as they mix the seed and the lard with their hands. Staff encourage children to describe the smell of the lard and the texture, developing children's confidence to speak in group situations. Subsequent planned activities link well to further develop children's knowledge of the world. Children compare visual characteristics of different types of birds. They share their knowledge, learn the names of unfamiliar birds and discuss some of the individual characteristics.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Staff work with parents when children first come into the club, gathering information about each child's likes and dislikes. However, they do not obtain all of the required information about each child in their care. A key-person system is in operation for the younger children, helping promote positive relationships between staff and children. However, not all staff take the time to consistently support children attentively and this affects children's engagement and well-being, particularly when they arrive at the club. Nonetheless, overall, children enjoy their time at the club. They are learning to manage their feelings in an appropriate way. They are developing an awareness of others and the boundaries that are in place for safety. Staff involve children in routine tasks, such as tidying away resources and setting up for snack, which builds children's sense of responsibility and cooperation. Children have suitable opportunities to be active. They

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

enjoy time playing games in the adjacent school hall or using a variety of sports equipment out on the school playground.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY362624 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1041424 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 5 - 11 Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 55 Name of provider Gr8 Kids Ltd Date of previous inspection 28 February 2013 Telephone number 07918 123175

p.4

Setting details

GR8 Kids @ Stimpson was registered in 2007. The club employs four members of childcare staff, of these, three hold appropriate qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 3. The club opens from 8am until 9am and from 3.15pm until 6pm, Monday to Friday, during school term time only.

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