Allsorts After School Club

Allsorts After School Club Community Centre, 48-50 Victoria Road, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 9PF

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 May 2016 25 May 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

 The manager and staff use self-evaluation well to gain a good understanding of their strengths and areas of development, to improve the quality of the provision continuously.  The provider gathers detailed information from parents to support children's individual care and dietary needs effectively throughout their time at the provision.  Staff use the indoor and outdoor areas effectively to provide a wide range of inviting experiences, to support children's interests. Children show high levels of engagement and they build effectively on existing skills that they are learning at school, to support their future learning.  Staff provide a calm and welcoming environment, where children form good relationships with them. Staff help children to be independent, confident and self- assured in their daily experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff miss opportunities to extend children's growing awareness of how to manage appropriate risks in play, to increase further their understanding of personal safety.

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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

 continue to strengthen children's growing awareness of how to identify and take appropriate risks, to increase further their ability to manage their own personal safety.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities within the setting and looked at the resources accessible to the children.  The inspector held meetings with the staff and leaders.  The inspector took account of the children and parents' views during the inspection.  The inspector checked a range of documentation, including suitability of staff, planning and of the setting's policies, including those relating to safeguarding practices.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The manager supports staff well to ensure that they are continuously improving their knowledge and skills. For example, she completes regular supervision and monitors their performance, to ensure they provide quality experiences for all children. The manager implements rigorous recruitment and vetting procedures to ensure staff are safe and remain suitable to work with children. Safeguarding is effective. The manager and staff have a secure understanding of child protection issues and they know the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The manager ensures that staff and parents are aware of the club's policies and procedures. Staff develop close partnerships with parents and regularly share information, to involve parents fully in their children's day-to-day experiences. Staff monitor children continuously to address any specific needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff take the time to get to know the children and they gain relevant information from parents. Staff support children's interests and play well. For example, they spend quality time listening, talking and playing with children. Staff provide age-appropriate activities that reflect children's interests and abilities. Children choose from a good range of resources, such as to develop their creative and imaginative skills. For example, children enjoy spending time creating and designing their own cards. Staff support children well and help to extend their activities. For example, they skilfully ask questions, make suggestions and provide children with additional resources. Children show good communication, understanding and listening skills. For example, they confidently express themselves in different situations. Staff provide activities to complement children's learning at school. For example, children enjoy practising their literacy and mathematical skills, and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

they benefit from plenty of daily opportunities to be active outdoors.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settle well within the friendly environment. They develop strong friendships with other children and secure attachments with familiar adults. Children move around confidently and engage in different activities. Staff show a genuine interest in what the children say and do, and show that they respect children's views. Children behave well and cooperate with one other. They follow good hygiene routines and are independent in addressing their personal care needs. Children learn to manage routine tasks for themselves, for example, they serve their own healthy snack and pour their drinks. They have good opportunities to develop their physical skills, for example, they benefit from daily walks to the club from school, and enjoy engaging in outdoor pursuits.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147494 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 841764 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 29 Name of registered person New Barnet Community Association

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Date of previous inspection 25 May 2011 Telephone number 020 8441 7044

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Allsorts After School Club registered in 1995. It is located in New Barnet, in the London Borough of Barnet. The club is open each weekday from Monday to Friday, 3pm to 5.45pm, during term time only. The club operates a play scheme during school holidays, from 8am to 5.45pm. There are seven members of staff; of these, one holds an early years qualification at level 4, two staff hold early years qualifications at level 3, two hold early years qualifications at level 2 and two are currently unqualified.

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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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