Barnt Green Pirates Out Of School And Holiday Club

Barnt Green Pirates Out Of School And Holiday Club Barnt Green Baptist Church, Bittell Road, Birmingham, Worchester, B45 8LT

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 August 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 are happy and they show they feel safe at this very welcoming club. They develop secure bonds with staff and their friends. Staff have a lovely rapport with the children and they are friendly, caring and approachable. Children's emotional well-being is supported successfully.  Children are cared for by a well-qualified and experienced team which has a very good understanding of how children learn through play in this type of provision. Staff know children well and they involve them in planning activities which are based on their interests and ideas.  Children's behaviour is good and they demonstrate respect for others. Staff give children time to express their views, needs and feelings. Children learn how to play alongside each other, sharing both space and resources. They are polite, considerate and helpful.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The views of parents and children are not included in the evaluation of the provision.  Although children are good at forming relationships with those around them, they are not supported as well as possible in understanding how to apply these skills in a wider, more diverse community.

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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

 include the views of parents and children in the evaluation of the provision, in order to help identify further ways to improve the overall quality of the club  help children to build further on their ability to form strong relationships with people in the more diverse society beyond their immediate community.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of premises that are used by the club, including the outdoor area.  The inspector discussed the activities offered with the provider, who is also the manager, and observed activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector held discussions with staff and children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, risk assessments and children's records.  The inspector held a meeting with the provider.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working with children. She talked to the provider about their plans for improvement.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

This is an effectively managed club. Teamwork is very successful. Enthusiastic staff ensure children are safe and secure and that their needs are met. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff are clear about their role and the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child in their care. They are vigilant and deployed effectively, and children are supervised well. Robust procedures are in place to check staff's suitability to work with children. The arrangements for appraisals and professional development are well considered and children benefit from the continuing improvement of staff knowledge and skills. Partnerships with parents are strong and information is shared effectively. The club has good links with the local school, which creates a sense of continuity for children and their families. Staff make good use of this partnership working to complement the learning that takes place in school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff create a friendly, relaxed and child-centred environment. They provide children with a wide range of activities, experiences and outings. Children write down activities they would like to do and place these on the activity wall. These are then included in planning. Children's ongoing learning is complemented effectively. For example, staff support children's literacy skills with regular reading times and promote their numeracy skills during play. Other activities include a sewing club, science experiments and drama workshops. Children can choose to relax and look at books or use a range of construction materials for building models. They really enjoy building dens. Children engage in art activities and draw and paint flags linked to the Olympic Games. Staff have good teaching skills. They encourage younger children to think about the different shapes they can see and count the number of stars on their flag. Some children enjoy the experience of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

experimenting with paint and mixing them to make different colours. Staff give children plenty of scope to try and solve their own problems. This promotes children's confidence and thinking skills and encourages them to work together. Children work well in teams while competing in games that promote their physical skills and coordination.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy at this club and parents spoken to also express positive views. Parents enjoy the weekly updates about the activities taking place. Staff are very good role models. They speak to the children with respect. Children are confident and self- assured. They share their views with visitors about what they enjoy doing at the club. Children like cooking activities and make pizza and banana cake. Children's ideas are valued and they are involved in devising the club rules. These are used in a sensitive way to remind children about the expectations and boundaries while at the club. Children are praised for their achievements and are encouraged to take responsibility for small tasks. Children learn about keeping themselves safe and staff talk to them about risks when using equipment. Children's health and physical development are promoted well. They have good opportunities to spend time outdoors and thoroughly enjoy time spent on the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

adventure playground. Children learn about the importance of managing their own personal care and the benefits of exercise and healthy eating.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489591 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1021558 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 11 Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 106 Name of registered person Barnt Green Pirates Ltd

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07949947000

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Barnt Green Pirates Out Of School And Holiday Club was registered in 2015. The group employs eight members of childcare staff. Of these, two, including the manager, hold qualified teacher status, and one is qualified at level 2. The out-of-school club is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 9am and from 3pm until 6pm, during school term times. The holiday club operates during school holidays and on teacher training days from 7.30am until 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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