Christ the King After School Club

Christ the King After School Club Church of Christ the King School, Warren Farm Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 0QN

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 June 2016 16 September 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

 The management and staff team includes dedicated individuals who have worked hard to make significant improvements to the club since their last inspection. All the statutory requirements are now met; children learn about the wider world and self- evaluation has been improved to include the views of children and parents.  Children enjoy their time at the club. They engage in a varied range of playful opportunities, both indoors and outdoors. Staff play alongside children and make the most of opportunities to extend their learning and offer them challenge.  Children make many independent choices about their play. Staff ask children what they would like to do throughout the session, to value their views and opinions. This supports children's emotional well-being. All children are respected, appreciated and they display high levels of confidence and self-esteem.  Partnerships with parents are good. Parents are fully involved in all aspects of the club

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This provision is good

and parental feedback is very positive. Parents comment that staff are fantastic, friendly and supportive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not make use of enough opportunities to help children new to the setting to learn how to keep themselves safe in an emergency.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to learn about their own safety.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the club and discussed with the manager how the club operates.  The inspector spoke to staff and children during the inspection and observed children at play, both indoors and outdoors.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club. The inspector also looked at a range of other documents, including policies and procedures, staff's qualifications and first-aid certificates.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents 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. The manager and staff have attended safeguarding training and are knowledgeable about the possible signs and symptoms of child abuse. They know how to act swiftly and appropriately should they have any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The provider has robust systems for the recruitment, vetting and induction of new staff. Regular supervision of staff ensures their continued suitability to work with children and identifies any training needs. The provider monitors the quality of the provision and gathers feedback from children, staff and parents to identify any areas for improvement and make positive changes. The club has very close links to the school, because all staff work in the host school. Regular meetings are held with the school teachers to share information and children's learning folders. This is in order to complement children's learning and provide continuity in supporting their needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are excited to attend the club at the end of the school day. They quickly become busy and engaged in a variety of activities throughout their time at the club. The resources provided are interesting and suitable for their ages and stage of development and children have fun. They particularly enjoy playing in the different areas of the school playground. They play games, such as hide and seek in the willow tunnel and climb up ropes and specialist walls. Children concentrate for long periods of time as they express their creativity during art and craft activities, using colourful materials. Children's communication and language development are supported well. Staff ask open questions and engage children in lively discussions as they talk about their school day. There is a cosy area for rest and relaxation with a variety of books available. This helps children to develop an interest in reading. Staff help children to develop awareness of information

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

and communication technology resources as they provide computer games or use the large interactive board. Staff access children's learning journals. Also, they talk to children to find out what they are able to do and their interests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

There is a seamless transition from school to the club because all staff also work in school during the day. Therefore, they work collaboratively with the teachers to meet the children's care needs and support their well-being. Children develop good friendships with each other and look forward to spending time and engaging with each other. Children are familiar with the club's routines and demonstrate a clear understanding of the rules and boundaries, which are the same as the schools. Children's confidence and self-esteem are promoted through the praise and encouragement they receive. Staff encourage children to be respectful of others and to recognise their own unique qualities. Staff support children to develop awareness of the similarities and differences between themselves and others. They explore festivals and provide resources and activities to help promote children's understanding of diversity. There is a good focus on supporting healthy lifestyles. Staff

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

promote active play outside and healthy food choices and children are offered fruit and a choice of drinks at snack time. They talk to children about how they can keep themselves safe when playing outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228904 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1040997 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 - 10 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person Marie Hollinsworth

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Date of previous inspection 16 September 2013 Telephone number 0121 464 9829 or 9800

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Christ the King After School Club was registered in 1997. The setting is privately managed and operates from a portable classroom, which is located within the grounds of Christ the King School in Kingstanding, Birmingham. The setting is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 8.30am and 3pm until 6pm, during school term time only. The setting employs four members of staff. Of these, three hold appropriate qualifications at level 3 or above.

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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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