Kidz Zone George Dixon

Kidz Zone George Dixon City Road, BIRMINGHAM, B17 8LE

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 September 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

 Staff provide a wide range of activities that engages children and captures their interests. They fully include children in making decisions about the activities provided and the resources that are available to use.  Children benefit from the effective relationships between staff, parents and teachers. These help to ensure there is a cohesive and complementary experience for children between the club, home and school.  Children's good health and physical development are promoted effectively. They have regular opportunities to be active and use school facilities, such as the hall and the outdoor play spaces.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are fully involved in all aspects of the club and parental feedback is extremely positive. Parents share information about their child's current interests and achievements, which staff use to plan activities. Parents comment that staff are, 'Fantastic, friendly and supportive'.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff are occasionally too eager to complete tasks for children and do not make the most of opportunities to encourage them to do things for themselves, even when children demonstrate that they are capable.  The systems for professional development do not focus sharply enough on raising the quality of staff's practice to the highest level.

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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

 encourage children to do things that are within their capabilities for themselves, in order to build further on their growing independence  focus professional development on increasing staff's potential to deliver the highest- quality provision and excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of premises that are used by the club, including the outdoor area.  The inspector discussed the activities with the manager and observed children taking part in activities indoors.  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 checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working with children, and discussed the club's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The newly appointed manager and the staff have a good understanding about the possible signs and symptoms of child abuse. They know how to act swiftly and appropriately should they have any concerns regarding a child's welfare. There are robust recruitment and vetting procedures in place to check that all staff employed are suitable. Visitors to the club are signed in electronically at the school's reception and are given identification badges to wear. This further ensures children's safety. Staff understand their roles and responsibilities and have completed courses relevant to their job role, such as child protection and first aid. Detailed risks assessments are carried out, and toys and equipment are checked each day as staff set up the premises.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children arrive at the club excited after a busy day in school. They are confident to speak in group situations and talk to visitors and staff about what they enjoy doing. Staff are well qualified and experienced. Children have a learning journal and staff assess their progress and identify the next steps for their learning. They include photographs of children engaged in activities to share with parents, so that they know what children are doing each day. Staff work well together and share observations they make of the children, recognising their likes and interests. In addition, they share information with children's teachers so they can work together to support children's care and learning. Staff provide a wide range of resources and activities that offers good challenge and complements the learning that takes place in school. Children work together, concentrating and cooperating as they play card games. Children are excited as they

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

explore the texture of jelly and play dough. They use their imagination as they dress up in superhero costumes, showing their muscles as they save the world. Children enjoy cooking activities. They write their ideas for activities they would like to take part in on the choice board and staff use this in their planning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled and their emotional well-being is supported effectively. Children are well mannered and their behaviour is good. They learn to share, take turns and play nicely together. They have developed secure friendships and show kindness to each other. Children understand behaviour expectations and apply the rules of the club and respond well to staff. Staff support children to develop awareness of the similarities and differences between themselves and others. They explore festivals and provide resources and activities to help to promote children's understanding of the wider world. Children have a good understanding of good hygiene practices, washing and drying their hands at appropriate times. Children have good appetites and enjoy eating healthy snacks that include fresh fruit. They take part in cooking activities and learn about food that is good for them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474968 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 981842 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 36 Number of children on roll 4 Name of registered person Complete Kidz Community Interest Company

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01216752775

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Kidz Zone George Dixon was registered in 2014. The club employs two members of childcare staff, both of whom are qualified at level 3. The club opens Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 7.30am until 9am and from 3.20pm until 5.30pm.

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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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