Garforth Kids Club

Garforth Kids Club Ninelands Primary School, Ninelands Lane, Garforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 1NT

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 October 2016 20 April 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 The manager has worked closely with staff to make the necessary improvements since the last inspection. They are committed to developing their service and use self- evaluation well to plan relevant developments. Staff obtain feedback from parents and consider the views of children particularly well.  The key-person system is facilitated well. Children talk about key staff fondly and seek them out to share their experiences. They confidently explore their surroundings and demonstrate friendly behaviour to others.  Staff provide a good range of activities that is matched well to children's needs. Children excitedly follow their own interests and have the freedom to choose whether they wish to play indoors or outside.  Staff have good relationships with parents and exchange relevant information with them to promote consistency of care. Parents' feedback is very positive. They say that children are well-cared for and enjoy attending the club.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, staff do not give children sufficient time to process their thoughts and respond to the questions that they ask.  Information gathered from school is not yet detailed enough to enable staff to plan activities that fully complement children's experiences and learning.

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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

 provide children with increased time to think about and respond to questions to support the development of their thinking skills  gather more-precise information about what children are learning at school and use this to complement activities in the club.

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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 club is run by an experienced management team, who is committed to maintaining high standards. Staff are trained and supervised well. They work closely as a team and attend monthly staff meetings to review practice and share ideas. The manager conducts regular supervision meetings and helps staff to identify their strengths and weaknesses. She observes each member of staff, as they engage with children and provides critical feedback to help them to improve their interactions further. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Robust recruitment procedures ensure that staff are fully checked and vetted. Staff use thorough risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards. They strictly adhere to rules that prohibit the use of mobile phones and cameras. This helps to ensure that children have a safe place to play. Staff have a good understanding of child protection issues and know how to raise concerns about children's

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

welfare. Overall, staff have developed good links with the host school and work closely with teaching staff to promote consistency of care. They talk to teachers on a daily basis and relay messages to parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their time at the club and participate in a variety of interesting activities. They are supported by skilled staff, who interact well and involve themselves in children's play. Staff patiently help children to practise ball skills in the outdoor area. They engage them in traditional ring games and help them to recall rhymes and songs. Staff encourage children to identify different shapes and support them to count. This helps children to develop mathematical skills. Children excitedly manipulate clay and enjoy the sensory experience. They handle a range of tools safely and with increased control. Staff support children to talk about their ideas and intentions. They provide reassurance to those children who are less confident and encourage them to try new things.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are relaxed and happy in the club. They move freely around the well-planned environment and follow their own interests. Staff are good role models and support children to be polite and courteous. They include children in the setting of house rules and encourage them to be respectful to others. As a result, children know what is expected of them and are very well behaved. Children competently write their name on a list to indicate that they would like to have a go on electronic equipment. They wait patiently for their turn and share resources fairly. Children play harmoniously together and have formed strong friendships with other children. Staff provide a nutritious snack to support healthy eating practices. They offer opportunities to play outdoors daily, where they engage children in running games. This helps children to be physically active and supports their good health. Children are becoming increasingly independent and are provided with

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

good opportunities to acquire self-care skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311591 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1058274 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 60 Number of children on roll 134 Name of registered person Garforth Kids Club Limited

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Date of previous inspection 20 April 2016 Telephone number 0780 3723241 or 0113 2863595

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Garforth Kids Club was registered in 2005. The club is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 8.50am and 3.30pm to 6pm during term time only. There are eight members of staff. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above.

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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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