Keswick Out of School Club

Keswick Out of School Club Cumbria Sure Start Children's Centre, Trinity Way, KESWICK, Cumbria, CA12 4HZ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 2016 5 December 2012

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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 management and staff team includes dedicated individuals who have worked hard to make significant improvements in the out-of-school club since their last inspection. All the statutory requirements are now met and self-evaluation systems have improved.  Relationships with children, their key persons and other staff are good. This helps children to feel safe and secure, settle well and confidently explore this warm and welcoming environment.  Staff respect children's contributions, thoughts and ideas. Children are involved in the planning of different experiences and invited to choose varied snack options. The children are motivated and eager to take part in activities and encouraged to follow their own interests.  Children are well behaved and consider the feelings of others as they play. Staff are calm and patient. They know how to build children's confidence and constantly praise their achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not fully extend children's growing understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own.  Professional development focuses on the mandatory training staff are required to complete rather than looking into opportunities to enhance their overall good practice.

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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

 enhance the activities planned to include more opportunities to strengthen the children's understanding of different people, communities and the wider world  develop staff's knowledge further and focus more precisely on continually improving key areas of practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outside, and the interactions between staff and children.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector spoke to staff and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager and nominated person.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, such as the self-evaluation, policies and procedures, staff records and evidence of the suitability of all adults working in the club.  The inspector spoke to parents and carers during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff attend child protection training and are knowledgeable about the different signs and symptoms of abuse. They know the procedures to follow if they have concerns about children and know when to contact other professionals. The management team is fully aware of the importance of following safe recruitment and vetting procedures and by doing so they ensure all staff are suitable to care for children. Children are kept safe and secure. Staff ensure that potential hazards are promptly identified and effectively minimised. The management team demonstrates a drive and commitment to ensure changes are implemented and that their good standard of care continues for children. Parents are very complimentary about the care and service their children receive. They feel that their children are very happy and kept safe while they are at the club and enjoy a wide range of interesting activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff listen to the children and follow their interests when planning activities for them. They have a good knowledge and understanding of how to complement children's learning through their play. Children develop their creative and imaginative skills as they explore a range of materials and resources. There are lots of discussions held between children and staff as they create their balloon people. Staff challenge and extend children's thinking skills and provide guidance and support when required. Children design each balloon person differently using a wide range of materials. Staff use planned activities and play opportunities well to engage with children. For example, they ask questions and introduce mathematical concepts and new vocabulary. Children's growing awareness of information technology is supported during the sessions and opportunities to promote their physical development, both indoors and outside, are precisely planned throughout the week.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Positive relationships are well established between the children and the staff. They know the children well and interact positively with them. Children are confident to ask for help when they require it or to express their thoughts and views. For example, younger children happily approach the staff for help and guidance when they are experiencing difficulties. They are self-assured in their interaction with older children who help to look out for them. Children comment that they have lots of fun at the club and they enjoy attending. Snack times are well managed and provide children with time to unwind and reflect on their day in school. Children's health and well-being is effectively supported. They enjoy healthy snacks and help themselves to drinks of water. Children have plenty of opportunity to play outside. They engage in ball games and use the school field and adventure playground for more energetic physical activities. Staff are vigilant about

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

children's safety at all times and deploy themselves appropriately to ensure children's well- being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392944 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1041452 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 3 - 9 Total number of places 16 Number of children on roll 28 Name of registered person Keswick Out of School Club Committee

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Date of previous inspection 5 December 2012 Telephone number 07900610261

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Keswick Out of School Club was registered in 2009. The club employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The club opens from Monday to Friday term time only. Sessions are held from 7.45am to 8.45am and 3.20pm to 6pm. The club supports a number of children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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