Harlequin Out of School Clubs - Tunbridge Wells

Harlequin Out of School Clubs - Tunbridge Wells 136 London Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0PL

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 May 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 provide a relaxed and stimulating environment, where children are happy and engage in enjoyable activities after school.  Staff encourage children to become confident and independent. For example, they inspire children to make decisions and to build on their own ideas.  Partnerships with parents and school staff are good. For example, effective information sharing helps to promote continuity in children's care and to complement their learning at school.  The manager and staff are very vigilant about children's safety. For example, they implement effective risk assessments to keep children safe and provide a secure environment.  The manager and staff use a variety of ways to gather the views of parents, children, and other professionals to help identify the strengths of the club and any areas for further development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Play opportunities are not as stimulating for children who choose to spend most of their time outdoors as they are for those playing indoors.  Staff do not make the most of all opportunities to help children develop their understanding and respect for the similarities and differences of people in their local community and the wider world.

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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

 increase the play opportunities for those who prefer to spend time outdoors  extend further the support for children to understand and respect the lives and cultures of people, families and communities beyond their own experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interaction of staff and children during activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager and viewed documentation, including risk assessments, accident records and evidence of the suitability of staff working at the club.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. All staff have attended safeguarding training. They have a good knowledge of how to protect children and the procedures to follow should they have a concern about children's welfare. Staff are deployed effectively to ensure that children are supervised well. Recruitment and vetting procedures are thorough to assess the suitability of staff working with children. The manager works alongside staff and carries out regular supervision meetings. These focus on helping staff to improve on their good practice. For example, staff have regular opportunities to further their knowledge and skills through training and discussions at team meetings. Staff make good use of their constantly developing knowledge to improve the quality of interactions with children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The manager and staff have created a welcoming and stimulating environment for children. Staff make observations of children during their play and use this information to plan interesting activities, alongside children's own ideas and suggestions. Children are enthusiastic as they join in activities. Staff engage in children's play, helping them to explore ideas, such as mathematics. For example, they encourage children to think about how many bricks they will need to make their models. Children have good opportunities to take part in creative activities and extend their own ideas. For example, they use a wide range of materials to make pictures and explore mixing colours. Children are confident to share their views and listen well to the views of others. For example, they participate in pleasant conversations about their school day, and share their own thoughts and opinions. Staff use every opportunity to develop children's communication and language. For

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

example, they are skilful in their interactions with children and provide explanations, model language and ask questions to extend their thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff build positive relationships with children. Children are happy, confident, and feel safe and secure. Children's good health is supported well. For example, they have plenty of opportunities to take part in physical activities. Children enjoy healthy snacks and serve themselves drinks. Staff offer children encouragement and praise for their efforts and achievements. This helps to promote their emotional well-being. Children behave very well during their time at the club. For example, they learn to be respectful of others and use good manners. Children move around the club confidently, play cooperatively, share and take turns. Children know what is expected of them and learn to manage their own behaviour. For example, they help to set the club's rules and boundaries.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486142 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1002755 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 40 Number of children on roll 16 Name of provider Harlequin Out Of School Clubs Ltd Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01892 518065

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Setting details

Harlequin Out Of School Club registered in 2015. It is situated in Southborough, Kent. The club is open every weekday during the school term. The breakfast club operates from 7.15am until 8.50am. The after school club operates from 3pm until 6.30pm. The holiday play scheme operates from 7.15am until 6.30pm during all school holiday periods, except for bank holidays. The club has nine members of staff, four of whom hold early years qualifications at level 2 and level 3.

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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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