The Ark Out of School Club

The Ark Out of School Club Bretherton Endowed C of E School, South Road, Bretherton, LEYLAND, PR26 9AH

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2016 18 October 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

 Children and parents speak highly of the friendly staff. All children thoroughly enjoy the range of stimulating and interesting activities and experiences offered which effectively complement their learning at school.  The new manager has strong and effective leadership skills. She works with staff to provide a stimulating and fun environment that promotes children's interest, curiosity and independence skills well.  Staff know children well and effectively tune into their interests. Children are active and enthusiastic learners and enjoy planning their own play. They are keen to invite staff to join in with the various activities.  Staff provide children with healthy and nutritious snacks. Children learn how to make healthy choices and develop confidence to try new food.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The programme of professional development, staff training and supervision is not highly targeted and fully embedded.  Although, the manager has made good progress since the last inspection, methods used to seek the views of parents and monitor the quality of provision across the club are not yet fully established.

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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

 enhance the process of staff performance management, training and supervision and continuously raise the quality of experiences children are provided with at the club  build on the methods used to regularly seek the views of parents and monitor all areas of provision to help drive continuous improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the club manager.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club. She looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and the club's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to a selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke to members of staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and held meetings with the manager.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have all attended relevant training which has a positive impact on their robust understanding of child protection issues. Staff know what to do should they be worried about the welfare and safety of a child. They are deployed effectively to ensure the smooth running of the club and to help keep children safe. Overall, the manager has begun to prioritise areas to develop to drive improvement across the club. Staff regularly seek the views of children and value their opinions. This helps them to plan to meet children's needs and interests well. Staff have established strong and effective communication sharing with school and other professionals. This helps to provide children with consistency in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff use a range of effective strategies to support children to express their own views and opinions. Children of all ages listen to what others are saying and are confident to talk in a group. Staff use activities and everyday tasks to engage children in meaningful conversation. They talk about the books that children have chosen and about the hand puppets they have made at school. Staff establish close relationships with parents to establish children's interests from the start. This means that children are provided with a good range of experiences they enjoy and that promotes their future learning. Younger children play with good imagination and problem-solving skills as they play with the small- world resources. They negotiate with each other to establish their roles and tactics and play cooperatively together. Older children show strong physical skills as they climb and balance on the large play equipment. They show active learning and problem-solving skills

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

as they challenge themselves to go as fast as they can. Children have access to high- quality resources that can be used in a variety of ways. This helps promote their creativity and critical-thinking skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff provide a nurturing environment that promotes children's self-care and independence skills well. Children take responsibility to hang up their belongings. They are eager to talk to staff about their day when they arrive. Staff are good role models and give clear guidance and gentle reminders of expectations. They support children to manage their own feelings and consider the views and opinions of others. Children settle in quickly and form respectful relationships with their peers and the staff. They are keen to volunteer to do small tasks, such as helping prepare their snacks. Children make decisions together and play cooperatively. They understand how to behave, to manage risks and keep themselves safe. Children's physical and emotional well-being are supported well. They are motivated to play and explore and enjoy making their own choices independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391777 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1041451 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 - 11 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 25 Name of registered person The Ark Out of School Club Limited

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Date of previous inspection 18 October 2013 Telephone number 01772 600 551

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The Ark Out of School Club was registered in 2009 and is privately owned. The club employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, four hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The club opens from Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions are from 7.30am to 9am and 3.15pm to 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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