Penruddock Out of School Club

Penruddock Out of School Club Penruddock Primary School, Penruddock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0QU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2016 12 November 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 include dedicated individuals who have worked hard to make significant improvements to the club since their last inspection. All the statutory requirements are now met, there is better access to resources and self- evaluation has been initiated.  Children's physical development is effectively supported. They have regular opportunities to be active outside, using the host school's facilities.  The key-person system supports early years children well, good relationships are developed and children feel safe and secure. Children are well behaved and respond to staff's guidance, advice and instruction. They play cooperatively together and their emotional well-being is effectively supported.  Links with the host school are effective in sharing information to complement children's learning and the next steps in their development.  Partnerships with parents are good. Staff regularly share information with parents

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This provision is good

about interesting and stimulating activities at the club. Parents are very positive about the service the staff provide for them and their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, staff carry out simple tasks for children and so do not promote their independence with maximum effect.  Staff, parents and children are not yet fully involved in the evaluation of the club, in order to continue driving improvement even further.

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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

 extend routine procedures that enable children to develop their independence even further  broaden the evaluation of practice even further, seeking the views of all staff, parents and children, in order to continue to drive improvement.

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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 staff working with the children.  The inspector read the statements provided by parents for the inspection. She spoke to a small number of 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 have a good knowledge of the club's comprehensive policies and procedures, helping them to maintain children's welfare. These include the safeguarding policy and procedures in which all staff have had training and have a good understanding of their role and responsibilities. Staff use detailed risk assessments and daily monitoring to provide a safe and secure environment for all children. The management team has robust systems for the recruitment, vetting and induction of new staff. Regular supervision of existing staff ensures their continued suitability to work with children. The well qualified and experienced staff share their good practice and receive regular support to develop their professional skills. The manager, staff and management committee have high aspirations for the club. They establish effective partnerships with parents to ensure that children's needs are met. Parents also

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

receive information about the club which helps them understand staff practices and expectations.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff effectively support children's communication and language and use good questioning techniques. During craft activities, staff, generally, encourage children to persevere and solve problems for themselves. For example, asking them what to use to make a 'feely box'. Children explore the resources available and are confident to ask for alternatives to support their creative ideas. They confidently ask for more stickers to decorate their cricket bat and 'feely box'. Children enjoy the opportunities to be physically active outside. They listen to instructions from staff about where they can play and what equipment is available to them. Staff explain to the younger children how to play cricket and then show them what to do. Children listen intently and laugh and giggle as they take part. Other children play games, such as hide and seek. They climb up ropes and climbing walls to hide in the wooden castle and behind trees in the school field. Staff supervise their play

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

closely and deploy themselves effectively to ensure children's safety at all times.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children arrive confidently and are eager to participate in activities. They say that they especially enjoy baking and cooking days and the outdoor activities. Staff are very friendly and approachable. They have a good understanding of children's needs and help them to feel settled and secure. Children quickly establish warm relationships with their key person and the other members of staff. Good staff interaction helps children to develop in confidence. Staff know the children well from the host school and support their individual needs, interests and next steps effectively. Children develop good friendships with each other. They learn to value and respect others and they learn the fundamental values of sharing and taking turns. There is a good focus on supporting healthy lifestyles. Staff promote active play outside and healthy food choices. They talk to children about how they can keep themselves safe when playing outdoors. They regularly complete fire

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

evacuation drills so children know what to do in an emergency. Children listen to the staff. They understand and observe the club's rules, ensuring their continued safety.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY313665 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1041395 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 - 9 Total number of places 16 Number of children on roll 52 Name of registered person Greystoke and Penruddock After School Club Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 12 November 2012 Telephone number 017684 83278

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Penruddock Out of School Club was registered in 2005 and is run by a voluntary committee. The club employs three members of childcare staff, all of whom hold early years qualifications at level 3. The club opens from Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are 3.30pm until 6pm.

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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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