Dringhouses After School Club

Dringhouses After School Club Dringhouses Social Club, St. Helens Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1HW

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 September 2016 14 April 2016

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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

 Managers and staff have worked closely with the local authority advisor to address weaknesses identified at the last inspection. They now ensure that children's records provide the relevant information and all documentation is available for inspection.  Children have strong bonds with staff, who help them to settle-in quickly. They are confident and move freely around the club, selecting activities and making decisions about their play.  Staff have developed strong links with the school that children attend. They meet with teaching staff regularly and exchange detailed information to help them to build an accurate picture of each child's needs.  Children are friendly, polite and sociable. They are respectful to others and play together amicably.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, staff do not fully consider the size of the group when completing routine tasks, such as handwashing and snack. As a result, young children wait too long and become distracted.  Systems to monitor and improve staff's performance are not yet sharply focused enough on improving their interactions to an outstanding level.  Staff do not gather comprehensive feedback from parents to ensure that their views are fully considered as part of the club's self-evaluation procedures.

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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

 review the organisation of daily routines and consider ways to minimise children's waiting times to avoid them from becoming distracted  develop systems to monitor staff's performance and focus more precisely on improving their interactions to the highest levels  consider different ways to gather detailed feedback from parents about their opinions of the club to further strengthen self-evaluation procedures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and talked to the staff and children.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, evidence of staff suitability checks and the club's self-evaluation procedures.  The inspector held a meeting with the provider.  The inspector considered the views of parents spoken to on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The committee take an active role in the management of the club and meet regularly to generally evaluate practice. They have successfully made the necessary improvements since the last inspection and work closely with staff to plan further developments. Overall, staff are supervised effectively and have completed all essential training. They understand their roles and responsibilities and interact well with children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Recruitment procedures are robust and ensure that staff are fully checked and vetted. Risk assessments and daily safety checks are used efficiently to ensure that the environment is safe for children. Children regularly complete fire drill practices and know how to evacuate the premises safely in the event of an emergency. Staff have a clear understanding of child protection procedures. They are alert to the possible signs of abuse and neglect and know how to refer and record any concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their time at the club and look forward to meeting up with friends. They thoroughly enjoy playing outdoors and have use of an extensive grassed area. Children play cooperatively together and take turns, as they throw the ball to each other. They make obstacle courses outside and skilfully swerve in and out of cones. Children play with dolls and attempt to fit large dolls into small pushchairs. Staff use this opportunity to discuss size and help children to solve simple problems independently. Staff are attentive and engage children in meaningful conversations. They use questioning techniques well to help children to discuss their thoughts and intentions. Overall, staff have developed effective two-way communications with parents. They exchange information about children's care needs, interests and experiences elsewhere to support children's individual needs. Furthermore, staff find out what topics children are working on in school and use

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

this information to complement the children's learning through the club's activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and behave very well. Staff involve children in the setting of club rules so that they know what is expected of them. Staff deal with minor squabbles swiftly and help children to share resources fairly. Older children are helpful and support younger members of the group to join in their play. There is a calm and relaxed atmosphere in the club and staff are deployed effectively to support children who are less confident. Children have access to drinking water and confidently pour themselves drinks throughout the session. They are provided with a healthy snack and wash their hands thoroughly before eating. Children are physically active and have daily opportunities to play outdoors. They take sensible risks, as they use outdoor apparatus to practise their good balancing and physical skills. Staff provide time for children to complete activities to their own satisfaction and consider their interests well. Overall, children are gaining the key skills

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

required in preparation for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 512458 Local authority York Inspection number 1049953 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 50 Number of children on roll 78 Name of registered person Dringhouses After School Club Committee

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Date of previous inspection 14 April 2016 Telephone number 07970 899757

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Dringhouses After School Club was registered in 1996. The club employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, four hold appropriate childcare qualifications at level 2 and above. The club opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions during term time are from 7.35am until 8.45am and 3.15pm until 6pm. In the school holidays, sessions are 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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