Clockwise After School Club

Clockwise After School Club Focus Leisure & Community Centre, Turves Green, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 4BP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 June 2016 9 December 2014

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The provider does not implement effective systems to check the suitability of all members of the club's committee. They have failed to provide Ofsted with the information required to complete the vetting processes in a timely way.  Some staff's knowledge of child protection issues is weak. They do not understand how to effectively implement the safeguarding policies and procedures of the club.  Risk assessment checks are ineffective. Staff do not ensure all areas of the premises used are suitable. This specifically refers to the boys' toilets, which are unhygienic.  Staff do not understand the importance of providing children with outdoor activities daily. They have no plans in place to ensure these are continually undertaken.  Management team has not identified a special educational needs coordinator for the club. Staff do not fully understand how to support children with special educational

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The provision does not meet requirements

needs or disability that may attend the club.  The club is spacious, bright and welcoming. Staff intend to plan and provide children with varied activities and experiences. Staff demonstrate some sound knowledge of how help complement the key skills children require for their future learning.  Staff intend to establish partnerships with parents and the schools children attend. They plan to share information to help ensure children's individual care needs are met.  Staff plan to teach children about the importance of being healthy, including eating well, taking exercise and adopting good hygiene routines.  Staff intend to promote equality and diversity. Staff plan to teach children to respect each other and play well with all those around them.  Self-evaluation is in place. Leaders and managers aspire to develop their provision and plan to consider ways to further improve.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 implement effective systems to check the suitability of all members of the out-of-school club committee, including completing the processes required by Ofsted in a timely way 11/07/2016

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Due Date

 develop staff's knowledge of child protection issues and safeguarding legislation, so that they understand how to implement the safeguarding policies and procedures of the club 11/07/2016

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Due Date

 improve risk assessment checks to ensure that all areas of the premises used are fit for purpose and comply with health and hygiene requirements, with specific regard to the boys' toilet 17/06/2016

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Due Date

 increase staff's understanding of the importance of providing children with outdoor activities daily and ensure they are continually planned and undertaken 22/07/2016

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Due Date

 increase staff's knowledge and understanding of how to support children with special educational needs or disability and identify a special educational needs coordinator for the club. 22/07/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the provider and manager of the out-of-school club how they intend to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector looked at a range of policies, procedures and documents available. She asked the provider and the manager about their understanding of these and how they will implement them when caring for young children.  The inspector held discussions with the staff employed. She checked evidence of the suitability of all those on the club's committee and those intending to work directly with young children.  The inspector discussed the management team's methods of self-evaluation and how they plan to promote improvements to the club.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361808 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1041423 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 6 - 13 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 20 Name of registered person Longbridge Childcare Strategy Group

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Date of previous inspection 9 December 2014 Telephone number 0121 4765255

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Clockwise After School Club was registered in 2007. The club employs two members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The club opens from Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 3.10pm 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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