St William of York (South Sefton Before and After School Club)

St William of York (South Sefton Before and After School Club) St. William of York Catholic Primary School, St. Williams Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 9XH

p.1

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 September 2016 29 January 2016

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The provider has a positive attitude and has high expectations for the club. She has worked hard to address the actions and recommendations raised at the last inspection. All staff are committed to continuing to improve the quality of the provision.  There are good relationships between all staff and children in this fun filled and welcoming club. Children clearly show that they have formed excellent bonds with their key person and other staff. Children of all ages are happy, content and are emotionally secure.  Staff are well qualified and offer children a good range of activities. Staff support and reinforce children's learning as they play alongside them.  Children's behaviour is very good. Staff are excellent role models. They give clear guidance about expected behaviour. Children share, take turns, cooperate and play together well. Older children are particularly caring and warm towards their younger

p.1

This provision is good

peers, helping them to feel valued and confident.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Self-evaluation does not currently include the views of parents and children.  The newly introduced system for staff supervision is not yet sharply focused enough on raising the quality of practice and performance to the highest level. 2 of 5

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 improve the process of self-evaluation to include the views of parents and children when planning improvements  strengthen the system for staff support and performance management to help to raise the good quality practice to the very highest level.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the club's facilities and observed activities inside and outdoors.  The inspector discussed the systems for planning children's play experiences with their key person.  The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation, such as the club's policies and procedures. She also viewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club and the support they receive through supervision sessions.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager and discussed their current procedure for self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to members of staff and a group of parents and children during the inspection and took account of their views.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The manager and staff demonstrate a secure knowledge of safeguarding to help protect children in their care. Their practice is supported by robust and secure policies and procedures. The premises are safe and staff are vigilant about children's safety and welfare. Recruitment procedures are robust and all staff undergo suitability checks. This helps to ensure that all those who come into contact with children are suitable. Staff work well as a team. Overall, staff are supported by the manager and encouraged to undertake further training relevant to their job role, such as child protection and first aid.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff provide a welcoming environment for children. Staff know children well because many of them hold other roles during the school day, working closely with teachers at the host school. They use their knowledge of children's learning at school to help complement and build on their prior learning. For example, staff reflect the school's topics in activities at the club. This helps to build on children's experiences and fosters their confidence and self-esteem. Staff are skilful in their interactions with children, who are eager to participate in adult-led activities. For example, children enjoy expressing their creativity during a painting activity. They mix different coloured paints together and excitedly show staff that they have made a new colour. Staff talk to children about what they are doing and encourage them to share their ideas. This helps build on their already good social, language and literacy skills.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle into the club quickly and parents share information about their child's likes and dislikes. This enables staff to meet the child's emotional needs from the moment they first start. Children clearly enjoy their time at the club. They make choices about what they want to do from the broad range of resources and activities available. Children's good health is promoted well. They follow appropriate hygiene routines and eat a range of healthy and nutritious snacks. Staff engage children in animated discussions during daily routines about the importance of healthy eating and hygiene practices. Staff support children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, when they go to the bathroom, they advise staff of this. Furthermore, staff encourage children to be physically active, such as when they join in with games of basketball outdoors. Older children demonstrate how to throw the ball and support the younger children to play.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY258450 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 1058208 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 24 Number of children on roll 40 Name of registered person St William of York (South Sefton Before and After School Club) Committee

p.4

reference number

Date of previous inspection 29 January 2016 Telephone number 0151 924 7280

p.4

reference number

St William of York (South Sefton Before and After School Club) was registered in 2003. The club employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The club opens from 3.15pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time.

p.4

reference number

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.

p.4

reference number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 5 of 5

p.4

reference number

achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.5

reference number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

reference number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

reference number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5