The Beehive Out of School Club

The Beehive Out of School Club Flitwick Lower School, Temple Way, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1LU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2016 27 January 2011

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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

 A wealth of very good quality toys and resources is provided for all ages of children to use. Staff take children's interests into account in the activities they plan so that all children are engaged and excited by their choices. Staff develop children's language and communication skills well during their play and encourage them to think and solve problems.  Children are motivated, keen to learn and they play energetically. The warm and caring staff team creates a friendly atmosphere and ensures that all children feel valued, safe and secure.  The close links with parents and teaching staff in the host school help staff to understand and meet the individual needs of children. Staff are enthusiastic, interested in the children and encourage them to share experiences about their day.  Children behave well and form friendships across the different age groups. Older children are attentive and courteous to the younger children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The manager has not yet fully developed systems for monitoring staff performance and sharing best practice.  Children's enjoyment and deep engagement in their activities are sometimes interrupted by the staff's tendency to shout out when informing them of changes to the routine and the flow of the session.

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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

 develop the systems for monitoring staff performance, offering further opportunities for staff to discuss and extend their knowledge of best practice  support staff in exploring more-effective ways to inform and prepare children for the changes to routines to minimise the risk of any interruption to children's enjoyment and concentration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises inside and outside, observing the children at play and interacting with the staff.  The inspector observed children taking part in activities, both inside and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with children about their experiences at the club.  The inspector held discussions with the provider and manager.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club. She also looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a good knowledge of how to keep children safe. For example, they undertake relevant child protection training and are aware of the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The manager generally completes accurate self-evaluations of the club to identify ways of improving the quality of the provision. Children with identified needs are effectively supported in partnership with parents, the school and relevant external agencies. Staff work well as a team and regularly communicate with each other to meet children's needs. They follow consistent routines to collect children from the school. This ensures that there is daily communication between familiar staff and school teachers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children arrive from school with enthusiasm, ready to find out what there is to do. Staff give children choices about what they can do, offering a selection of games and activities that they have previously requested. Some games include children of all ages together, such as a creative activity which they can join in as equals. Older children happily help younger children during some activities, showing care and responsibility. For example, they help younger children learn the rules of playing pool and are tolerant of them and patient. Boys and girls play together in the pretend hairdressing salon. They make costumes for their manikins and their fashion show. Staff praise children's achievements regularly and value their creations. They extend children's play and make space for their creations to be kept safe until the children's return the next day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children and parents are welcomed into the relaxed, friendly atmosphere of the club. Staff meet children's individual needs very well, as they are very experienced and know the children well. They obtain detailed information from parents about their child's dietary requirements and interests. This is continually updated through daily discussions. Children's physical well-being is promoted through varied, healthy menus and daily access to outdoor play. Learning through play continues as children access the outdoor areas. For example, children enjoy planting seeds and nurturing them, learning about the conditions necessary for plants to grow. Staff are positive role models. They respect children's views and feelings and encourage them to develop good friendships and to be kind and thoughtful. Children demonstrate very good manners as they pass the food to each other around the table.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 219135 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 865778 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 24 Number of children on roll 69 Name of registered person The Beehive Out of School Club Committee

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Date of previous inspection 27 January 2011 Telephone number 01525 633766

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The Beehive Out of School Club was registered in 2001 and is operated by a management committee. It is located in Flitwick Lower School, close to the centre of Flitwick in Bedfordshire. The club is open Monday to Friday from 7.50am to 8.50am and 3.30pm to 5.30pm, term time only. There are three full-time staff working with the children, two of whom hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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