Cumwhinton After School Club

Cumwhinton After School Club School Road, Cumwhinton, CARLISLE, Cumbria, CA4 8DU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 September 2016 10 October 2012

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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 enter the club happily and show their excitement as their friends and siblings arrive. They are warmly welcomed by staff who show a keen interest in their day at school.  Children display very good behaviour. They are highly involved in setting rules for the club, greatly supporting their understanding of expected behaviour. Children play cooperatively with their peers. They show kindness and consideration towards one another. For example, they help each other to get into role play costumes and invite others to play.  Staff support children's learning and development well. They work closely with parents and school teachers to share information. This helps staff to plan activities that complement children's learning in school.  The manager and staff reflect on all aspects of the provision. Self-evaluation is used well to plan future developments. The views of parents and children are considered,

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This provision is good

helping to ensure the club is responsive to its users.  Staff form positive relationships with children and get to know them well. This helps children to feel safe and secure, effectively supporting their well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The organisation of the session, particularly when children arrive at the club, means some children have to wait for long periods of time before joining in with the activities.  Opportunities for staff to enhance their professional knowledge and skills are not yet fully developed.

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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 the routine and provide more opportunities for children to freely explore from the beginning of the session  continue to embed professional development plans fully and support staff to develop their skills and raise the quality of service for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used by children.  The inspector observed activities taking place, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact these have on children's enjoyment and development.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the staff and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of staff working with children and discussed the club's self-evaluation and the impact this has on the setting.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Thorough safeguarding policies and procedures are in place and staff have a firm understanding of their role in protecting children. Thorough recruitment procedures ensure all staff are vetted and suitable to work with children. There are robust procedures in place that help to ensure children are kept safe while in the club. For example, a buddy system provides support for younger children when accessing the toilet area. Staff ensure the premises are secure during hours of operation. Staff receive regular supervision sessions and they share any concerns they have regarding the children. Overall, they are encouraged to reflect upon their own practice as well as how the club is run. The manager monitors practice through observations and provides regular feedback for staff. Parents are very happy with the standards of care and activities provided. They comment that staff are helpful and accommodating and that their children very much

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff plan for and provide a variety of resources and activities that children of different ages and abilities enjoy. They eagerly participate in activities and excitedly show staff and visitors what they are doing. Children show high levels of concentration, determination and perseverance. For example, they enjoy play with bubbles outside. Younger children initially struggle to work the blowing tool but attempt different techniques. They are delighted as they eventually manage to create lots of bubbles and proudly show their peers. Children thoroughly enjoy role play and use their imaginative skills well. They use available resources to support their ideas. They get into character as they pretend to cast spells on one another and play cooperatively as a group to act out their storyline. Children practise many key skills in mathematics during their play, which helps to complement their more formal learning in school. For example, they explore size and shapes during

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The atmosphere within the club is relaxed and welcoming. Children show they feel safe and secure as they confidently navigate around the environment, choosing what to join in with. Staff gather lots of information from parents when children first start. They get to know the needs and interests of new children quickly, which helps them to settle easily into the club. Children enjoy the social aspect of snack time. They sit in mixed groups, helping to support all children's good social skills. They enjoy a healthy menu and practise good hygiene procedures. Children's physical development and enjoyment of exercise are supported well. They enjoy daily access to the large school playground and have a wide range of outdoor equipment to choose from. Children show a good understanding of safe behaviours. They share their ideas for the club rules and are encouraged to think about how the rules can help to keep them safe. Children discuss what they understand the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

word respect to mean. They engage in meaningful discussions about being kind, understanding and accepting of others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317430 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1059569 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 24 Number of children on roll 60 Name of registered person Cumwhinton After School Club Committee

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Date of previous inspection 10 October 2012 Telephone number 01228 560400

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Cumwhinton After School Club was established in 1997. The club employs five members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications, including the manager, who holds a level 3 qualification. The setting is open each weekday during term time from 3.30pm to 6pm, and also for the first two weeks of the school summer holidays and for four days at Easter from 8.30am to 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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