Maxi's Out of School Club

Maxi's Out of School Club 92 Hailgate, Howden, Goole, DN14 7SZ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 July 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Children have access to an extremely exciting and well organised range of resources, both inside and outside, which they explore with great interest. They become highly involved in their learning and play. Staff provide outstanding support to enhance and extend children's learning experiences.  Staff are exceedingly vigilant about keeping children safe. They meticulously follow the club's policies and procedures that are in place. All staff have current paediatric first-aid training so they are very knowledgeable about how to provide and administer first aid to children.  Children's communication skills are exceptionally well supported. Staff are skilful at tuning into children's interests. They give children time to share their thoughts and ideas. Staff listen carefully to what children say and respond positively. Children feel valued and are confident to communicate with other children and staff.

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This provision is outstanding

 Children behave really well and enjoy friendly relationships with their peers as they play together. Staff are exemplary role models, actively promoting children's social skills. Children form strong attachments with their key person, supporting their well-being and confidence remarkably well.  Children show high levels of independence as they choose the resources they want for their play. They treat resources with utmost respect and take responsibility for tidying up after themselves.  The manager has developed excellent partnerships with schools that children also attend. There are strong lines of communication between the club and schools to maximise continuity of care and learning for children.  Parents' written feedback shows high levels of satisfaction with the club.

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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 future planning to help children gain an even deeper understanding of people and communities in the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in self-initiated and adult-led activities.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the deputy manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager and deputy manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the club's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club.  The inspector looked at parent questionnaires and testimonials and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The manager is extremely proactive in seeking in the views of staff, children and parents to establish how well the club is meeting the needs of everyone. Information gathered is carefully evaluated and leads to focused plans, prioritising changes to continually improve and enhance the quality of the club. There are robust supervision and appraisal systems that effectively monitor and support staff development. Staff receive very good professional advice from other professionals and translate this effectively into practice. They access a range of training courses to continually enrich their knowledge and skills. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The manager and staff have an excellent knowledge of safeguarding procedures and recognise the signs and symptoms of possible abuse or neglect. They have a deep understanding of their responsibility in promoting children's safety and well-being. Risk assessments are stringently carried out on a daily

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

basis to ensure that the club premises are safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Staff are well qualified and have a strong understanding of child development. This has a big impact on children's learning. Children are highly motivated in the rich and purposeful environments that staff plan. They engage in meaningful play and exploration inside and outside. Staff ensure that children are given time to develop their ideas and elaborate their play. They help children prepare for a change of routine by telling them in advance what is going to happen next, for example, at lunchtime. Staff interactions with children are very effective. They constantly observe and assess children to help move their learning on and ensure children's well-being. For example, as children were looking for bugs in the outdoor area, a member of staff joined them in their search. The children learned that many bugs like to live in places where they can not be easily seen. They found out what different bugs eat, skilfully supported by the member of staff as she carefully responded

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children consistently demonstrate high levels of well-being. This is enhanced by the opportunities for children to enjoy fresh air and physical exercise outside. The manager identifies further ways to build children's enthusiasm for exercise, for example, through regular sessions delivered by a yoga teacher. Children thoroughly enjoy these sessions and learn how to keep their bodies strong and healthy. Children can choose when they want to eat snacks that the club provide. They show high levels of independence as they choose and pour their drinks. Children and staff sit together at mealtimes, making these very sociable events. Staff use the local area to provide children with excellent opportunities to learn about their own community. Children find out about how to make their own risk assessments, for example, as they navigate across an obstacle course. They show high levels of confidence in their own abilities. Children demonstrate a strong sense

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

of belonging in the club. Staff work extremely hard to ensure all children are included and make friends with their peers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478169 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 975538 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 - 11 Total number of places 28 Number of children on roll 83 Name of registered person Munchkins Day Nursery (Selby) Limited

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01430436368

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Maxi's Out of School Club was registered in 2014. The nursery employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. Opening times are Monday to Friday, from 7.15am until 6.30pm during school holidays and from 7.15am until 9am and 3.15pm until 6.30pm during term time.

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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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