Happy Dayz Dunston Ltd

Happy Dayz Dunston Ltd St Philip Neri Rc School, Ellison Road, Dunston, Tyne & Wear, NE8 2QU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 October 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 interact well with children and the quality of their teaching is good. They use their qualifications well to implement a wide range of effective strategies to promote children's learning.  Overall, the manager monitors the activities provided for children well. She ensures information gathered from staff in the school and from pre-school children who also attend is used, generally, well to complement their learning.  Staff support children to develop an understanding of mutual respect and tolerance. Good manners are given high priority and children are encouraged to treat others as they would like to be treated themselves.  Children's behaviour is good. Staff help children to devise and understand the rules and boundaries of the club. Positive behaviour is promoted in all areas of the provision. This is shared with parents to provide a joint approach.  Arrangements for self-evaluation are good. The manager identifies aspects of the

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This provision is good

provision that require further improvement, taking account of the views of staff, parents and children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information shared with other settings children attend is not always sufficiently focused on strategies to complement and provide a consistent approach to their development.  Staff do not fully obtain information from parents regarding what they know about their child's interests before they begin at the club.

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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

 improve information sharing with other settings children also attend and provide a more consistent approach to supporting their development  strengthen the system for parents to share information about their child's interests before they start at the club.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between staff and children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager of the out-of-school club.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at and discussed relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of the arrangements for checking the suitability of staff.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff recognise the signs and symptoms that would alert them to possible concerns about a child's welfare. They know who to contact for further support and guidance. Regular training keeps staff updated with their Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. They confidently describe how recent changes to legislation have been implemented into their daily practice. Staff are supported well in the club. Good arrangements are in place, such as supervision and ongoing discussions, for staff to consider and address issues as they arise. The manager has recently introduced new arrangements to observe the quality of teaching. Although, they are still in their infancy, they aim to improve the effectiveness of staff interactions and support children's learning and experiences even further. Partnerships with external agencies and services are strong. Children who have special educational needs or disability

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

are very well supported. Their individual needs are given careful consideration and staff are proactive in seeking any additional training. This enables them to implement any specific interventions children may require.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff provide good opportunities for children to extend their communication and language skills. They use effective strategies, such as questioning when children engage in activities. This helps children to develop as confident communicators who use talk to clarify their thoughts and ideas. For example, children describe the design they have produced on their pumpkin picture in preparation for Halloween. Overall, staff know children's interests and abilities well. They participate in regular meetings with staff in other settings where children also attend. Joint planning takes place to ensure children's individual needs are considered appropriately. Information sharing with parents is, generally, good. Daily conversations ensure they are kept updated with how their children are being supported and how this builds on the skills they already have.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy to be collected by staff following their day in pre-school or school. Staff support children's emotional well-being effectively when they walk from the playground into the club room. They talk to them about their day and share the fun things they will encounter at the club. A warm, friendly and stimulating environment is provided for children. This helps them to form strong relationships with staff and other children present. Children enjoy the time they spend at the club. They enjoy joint activities, such as snack time, and they are motivated to explore the resources available to them. A strong emphasis is placed on developing children's good health and physical well-being. Routines, such as regular handwashing, are encouraged and children are provided with daily opportunities to be physically active outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482836 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 999794 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 14 Number of children on roll 91 Name of registered person Happy Dayz Dunston Ltd

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07804 565216

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Happy Dayz Dunston Ltd was registered in 2014. The out-of-school club employs two members of childcare staff. Both staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The out-of-school club opens from Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 7.30am until 8.55am and 3.20pm until 6pm. The out-of-school club supports children who have special educational needs or disability.

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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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