Holy Innocents Play Zone centre

Holy Innocents Play Zone centre Holy Innocents C of E Church, 192a Selhurst Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 6XX

p.1

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2016 13 August 2012

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The manager reflects and evaluates carefully on the provision. She takes into consideration the views of staff, parents and children in seeking ways of improving children's experiences at the club.  Staff develop close relationships with parents and they welcome regular information from them about their children's needs and interests. This helps staff to plan activities effectively and ensure that they continue to provide good levels of care.  There are a wide range of stimulating resources and activities for the children to enjoy and develop their learning. In addition, staff provide opportunities to support children with their school homework.  Staff are good examples to children in how to relate to others. They provide clear boundaries and children understand the right and wrong ways to do things or treat others.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always provide effective ways of raising children's awareness of others from differing cultures or backgrounds.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen opportunities to increase children's awareness and understanding of the similarities and differences of others in the wider community.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector checked a range of documentation, including records of staff suitability checks, planning and the setting's policies, including those relating to safeguarding.  The inspector held meetings with the staff and leaders.  The inspector took account of the children's and parents' views during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the leader of children taking part in activities.  The inspector observed a range of activities in the playrooms and the outdoor play area. She looked at some children's records and at the resources that children use.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The manager and staff have good knowledge of child protection issues and they understand the process to report concerns to the relevant authorities. Staff have appropriate checks to ensure they are suitable to work with children. The manager and staff work well together to ensure the smooth running of the club. The manager ensures staff and parents are familiar with the club's policies and procedures. Staff develop good relationships with parents and other providers children attend. For example, parents provide key information during the registration process and they share ongoing information relevant to their children's care and interests. The manager completes regular supervision and self-evaluation to support staff's expertise, improve the provision and enrich children's experiences.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff know children well and understand their individual needs and interests. They provide a wide range of interesting resources and activities that motivate children to take part. For example, children enjoy making their own vegetable pizza and staff use this as an opportunity to teach the children about healthy eating. Staff consistently communicate with the children to support their language development. For example, they ask appropriate questions to encourage speaking and listening. Children are encouraged to express themselves and initiate conversation with other children. Staff provide opportunities for children to develop their literacy and mathematical skills. In addition, they help children with their school homework. Children have the chance to explore creative and imaginative play. There are lots of outside play activities to strengthen children's physical development.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children know their environment well and they happily move around to explore different resources indoors and outdoors. All children display a high level of independence and confidence as they play. Children feel comfortable around staff and they willingly seek staff support when necessary. All children display positive behaviour towards staff and children. For example, they listen and show respect to others. Children form close friendships with others that attend different schools and they play well together. They readily take turns to do an activity to enable other children to have a go. Staff support healthy lifestyles well. They teach the children good hygienic practices, such as washing hands before eating. They provide plenty of nutritious and healthy foods, vegetables and fruits for the children to choose from. The large outside area allows children to enjoy physical play and develop their large and small muscles.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY282578 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1042799 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 5 - 8 Total number of places 50 Number of children on roll 3 Name of registered person Hanh Hackney

p.4

reference number

Date of previous inspection 13 August 2012 Telephone number 07739 708 457

p.4

reference number

Holy Innocents Playzone Centre registered in 2004. It operates from a church hall to the rear of Holy Innocents Church located in South Norwood, in the London Borough of Croydon. During term time the breakfast club is open from 7am to 8.30am and the after- school club is open from 3.30pm to 6.30pm. The holiday play scheme is open from 8am to 6pm. The setting employs five staff; of these, two hold an early years qualification at level 3 and two hold a qualification at level 2.

p.4

reference number

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.

p.4

reference number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

reference number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

reference number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

reference number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5