Summerseat Methodist Primary School Out of Hours Club

Summerseat Methodist Primary School Out of Hours Club Summerseat Methodist Primary School, Rowlands Road, Summerseat, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 5NF

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2016 18 April 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 Ofsted have not been notified of a change of manager and of changes to members of the committee. This means Ofsted are unable to complete the process for checking suitability. This compromises children's safety and well-being.  Recruitment procedures and staff induction are not rigorous. The newly appointed manager and staff are not familiar with the club's policies, including safeguarding. Leaders have not ensured that there is a designated lead for safeguarding.  The manager and staff have a poor knowledge of how to respond to child protection concerns. The written child protection policy is not in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board.  Daily records of children's attendance are not satisfactorily maintained.  Professional development is poor and staff supervision is not used to identify where improvements in their practice are needed. Leaders have failed to make required improvements following the previous inspection.

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This provision is inadequate

 Staff do not always fully consider children's views and interests when planning activities.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are settled, they enjoy playing with their friends and the toys provided.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 ensure that Ofsted are provided with the necessary information for all committee members to enable suitability checks to be carried out 12/10/2016

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 keep records about the identity checks and vetting processes that have been completed for all staff 05/10/2016

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 ensure all staff receive induction training to help them understand their roles and responsibilities 05/10/2016

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 ensure supervision is effective and provides opportunities for staff to undertake appropriate training and professional development 12/10/2016

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 devise a written safeguarding policy in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board 05/10/2016

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 designate a practitioner to take lead responsibility for safeguarding children; the lead practitioner must attend a child protection training course that enables them to respond appropriately to signs of possible abuse and neglect designate a practitioner to take lead responsibility for safeguarding 05/10/2016

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 train all staff so they understand the safeguarding policy and procedures and ensure that all staff have up to date knowledge of safeguarding issues 05/10/2016

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 maintain an accurate daily record of the names of the children being cared for and their hours of attendance at the club. 05/10/2016

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 consider children's views and interests when planning activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's enjoyment and development. The inspector spoke to the staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector met with the previous manager/nominated person, the existing manager and the headteacher of the school.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, discussed the club's self-evaluation and plans for improvement, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club.  The inspector spoke to a group of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The club has failed to make the necessary improvement required following the last inspection. Leadership and management are very weak. Since the last inspection, there has been a complete change to the committee and the management of the club. The nominated person has failed to notify Ofsted of these changes. This compromises children's safety and welfare as Ofsted are unable to complete the required suitability checks. Disclosure and Barring Service checks are in place. However, recruitment procedures are weak and records to confirm that all required vetting processes have been completed were not available at the inspection. Furthermore, the newly appointed manager has not received sufficient induction or training. She is not clear about some of her role and responsibilities, most significantly, her role as the lead practitioner for safeguarding. While staff have a general

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

awareness of child protection, they do not have any knowledge of local procedures to follow should they have concerns. In addition, the club's child protection policy is not in line with local guidance. This means staff are unable to implement appropriate procedures to help protect children. Children's actual hours of attendance at the club are not always recorded. Systems to monitor and check the quality of the provision are not effective. As a result, too little is done to tackle significant weaknesses and ensure compliance with requirements. Systems to manage staff performance are not used well to identify and make improvement to their practice. All children who attend the club are pupils of the school. The very recently appointed headteacher is fully committed to supporting the manager in addressing all breaches in requirements. Parents feel well informed about changes within the club and comment on the regular letters and updates they receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Staff do not always consider how they can use children's interests to motivate and challenge them fully. However, children enjoy a suitable range of activities. They make informed choices about where and how they want to play. Staff encourage children to engage in a varied range of activities to promote their development. Children use computer games to help develop their mathematical understanding. Children work together well. They are designing a club logo and all children have been asked to think about the club name and will be asked to vote on the different suggestions made. Staff are beginning to make links with teachers to find out about areas where individual children's learning can be supported through their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare is compromised by weaknesses in leadership and management. Children are familiar with their surroundings. They move seamlessly from the school day to the out of hours club. New children settle quickly. Staff initiate conversations as they sit alongside children to help build relationships with them. Children have good opportunities to be physically active, both outdoors and in the school hall. This helps them practise and refine existing skills and promotes their good health. Staff provide meaningful explanations. They encourage children to think about their own safety as they play outdoors and use the stairs. Children behave well and care for themselves appropriately. They are provided with the opportunity to eat a healthy snack and have a healthy drink.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316793 Local authority Bury Inspection number 1049952 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 - 11 Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 52 Name of registered person Summerseat Methodist Primary School Out of Hours Club Committee

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Date of previous inspection 18 April 2016 Telephone number 01706 823 427

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Summerseat Methodist Primary School Out of Hours Club was registered in 1999. It is run by a voluntary management committee and is based in Summerseat Methodist Primary School in Summerseat, Bury. The club provides an out of school service for pupils who attend the school. It opens Monday to Friday, during school term time, from 8am to 9am and 3.20pm to 5.30pm. The out-of-school club employs three members of staff, including the manager. Of these, two hold appropriate childcare qualifications at level 3 and one has a level 2 qualification.

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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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