SmileyArk Kids Crayford

SmileyArk Kids Crayford St Joseph RC Primary School, Old Road, Dartford, DA1 4DZ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2016 Not applicable

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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

 Children enjoy a wide range of activities that stimulate their interests. They are happy and engaged. Parents state that their children look forward to their time at the provision.  Children develop their creativity. For example, they sing songs as they pretend to take their teddy bear for a walk. They build on their problem-solving skills as, for example, they discuss ways to connect the towers they build with construction materials.  Staff work in close partnership with the school to help support continuity in children's care and learning. They regularly share information with the staff and plan activities to help complement children's learning at school.  Self-evaluation is effective. The provider continually aims to improve the quality of the provision further. For example, she meets with managers and staff from other out-of- school provisions to share good practice ideas, to improve children's play and learning

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, staff miss opportunities to encourage children to be independent and do things for themselves  During some group activities, staff do not provide clear instructions at the start, which occasionally leads to interruptions in children's play.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to learn to be independent  organise activities, particularly group activities, in ways that allow children to play without interruption.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and their interactions with the staff.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children.  The inspector carried out discussions with the manager and staff as appropriate.  The inspector viewed a sample of documents, including the setting's policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The manager monitors staff practice to identify aspects that need improvement and she supports staff well, to help improve children's experiences and enjoyment. She shares information effectively with parents through, for instance, regular newsletters and daily updates when they collect their children. Staff work in partnership with parents to help support a consistent approach to managing children's behaviour. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Recruitment procedures are thorough and the provider ensures that all staff are suitable to work with children. Staff attend relevant training to keep their knowledge up to date, and they have a good understanding of the action to take should they be concerned about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff provide a range of activities from which children can choose. For example, children enjoy opportunities to practise skills they are learning in school, such as drawing and writing words and phrases. Children also enjoy thoroughly enjoy activities, such as icing biscuits, and staff make best use of opportunities such as this to encourage children to share resources with each other and to take turns. This helps support children's social skills. Staff encourage children to explore a range of physical activities, both indoors and outdoors. For example, children learn to chop fruits in preparation for snack time, enjoy ball games and parachute activities, and experiment with different ways of moving.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff encourage children to make choices and they ensure that the views of different groups of children are taken into account. For example, they provide opportunities for younger and older children to make their own 'wish lists' of resources and activities they would like to play with. Children feel welcome and develop a sense of belonging, which helps support their emotional well-being. Children learn to value differences. For example, staff provide them opportunities to explore role-play costumes and books that reflect different cultures and traditions. They also help children to deepen their understanding of the local community and wider world by, for example, taking them on visits to local community events. Staff praise children to encourage positive behaviour, such as moving calmly and safely between activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477507 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 977573 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 32 Number of children on roll 9 Name of registered person Susan Olusola Ikpefuran

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07956 263531

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Smiley Ark Kids Crayford out-of-school club registered in 2014. It operates from rooms in St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School in Darford, Kent. The club is open each weekday from 7.15am to 9am and from 3.10pm to 6pm, during school term times only. There are four members of staff; of whom, one has a qualification at level 2 and three hold early years qualifications 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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