Brite Sparks After School Club

Brite Sparks After School Club Richardson Endowed Primary School, Main Road, Smalley, ILKESTON, Derbyshire, DE7 6EF

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2016 15 March 2013

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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 are friendly, caring and approachable. They have a good rapport with children and support their care needs successfully.  Children make independent choices in their play from the broad range of activities on offer. They demonstrate good levels of confidence.  Staff provide quality play opportunities that reflect children's interests. Activities are stimulating, exciting and suit the needs of a wide variety of ages. Children play well together and enjoy attending the club.  Children's physical development is promoted effectively. They have regular opportunities to be active when they use the school facilities, such as the hall and the outdoor play spaces.  Partnerships with parents are good. Staff share information with parents about the activities and routines that their children take part in. Parents are positive about the care their children receive.  Strong links with the host school help staff to effectively share information about

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have many opportunities to strengthen their understanding of diversity and the similarities and differences between themselves and others.  Staff do provide healthy snacks for the children. However, they do not consistently share clear messages about the benefits of healthy eating.

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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

 review how to provide more consistent opportunities for children to strengthen their understanding of diversity and the similarities and differences between themselves and others  provide even more opportunities for children to learn about the benefits of eating healthily.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to children, parents and staff. She held a discussion with the manager and provider during the inspection.  The inspector observed children involved in activities both inside and outdoors.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the provider.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club. She looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and the action plan.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The provider and her staff have a good understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Staff complete regular and ongoing child protection training to keep their knowledge up to date. They know what to do and who to contact if they have a concern about a child. Safeguarding is effective. All staff are qualified in first aid. They are deployed effectively, so that they are on hand to provide treatment in the event of an accident or incident. Staff ensure that physical risks in the setting are assessed and potential hazards minimised. Leaders are passionate about continuously improving the quality of the provision. Plans are in place to support their vision for further development. The staff are encouraged to continue with professional development and to use the skills gained to enhance experiences for children. The provider monitors children's interests in the club, their development and staff performance well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff hold conversations with teachers, in particular the Reception class teacher. They exchange information about children when they are brought from the class to the club. This enables the staff to discuss children's interests and development. The friendly staff make time to sit and play, successfully extending children's enjoyment and understanding of different activities. Children enjoy taking part in craft activities that are planned to reflect their own ideas. Staff support children effectively and encourage the use of various materials and media. Staff encourage children to solve problems and provide resources for them to develop their creativity and thinking skills. Activities planned complement those in school and motivate children. Children have opportunities to relax and look at books with staff, or independently. Children can also complete their homework from school if they wish to.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff collect detailed information from parents about children's care needs when children start at the club. This is one way that helps the children's to settle into the club. Children of all ages play well together. Older children are positive role models, ensuring younger children are fully included in their conversations and games. Children have a thorough understanding of the rules and expectations of the club. Staff manage behaviour well. They are good role models. Children are sharing and taking turns as they play cooperatively. They are beginning to respect each other's views. Staff actively promote children's safety. Children learn to use equipment, such as scissors, sensibly and understand the need to practise fire drills. Staff encourage children's independence. For example, they provide a board for children to write ideas and activities they would like. This provides the children with ownership of the club. Children have the freedom to be

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

active or play quietly and relax after a busy day at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452882 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1041617 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 30 Number of children on roll 51 Name of provider Brite Sparks After School Club Ltd Date of previous inspection 15 March 2013 Telephone number 07938382514

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Setting details

Brite Sparks After School Club Ltd was registered in 2012. The club is open Monday to Friday from 7am until 8.50am and from 3pm until 6pm during term time. There are five members of staff who work directly with children. Of these, three staff hold early years 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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