Funky Fun

Funky Fun Brough Methodist Church, 54 Welton Road, Brough, HU15 1DL

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 2016 18 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 provider demonstrates passion and commitment to her role. She has worked hard alongside the manager, staff and local authority advisor to successfully address weaknesses identified at the last inspection.  Staff, overall, provide a good range of activities. They make the most of outdoor activities and facilities in the community. Children take part in exciting, fun experiences which fully promote their physical, social and communication skills.  Children and parents have plenty of opportunities to give their views about the club and make requests. Staff listen to and act upon ideas and suggestions, such as extending the range of reading books. Children are confident and, generally, they know that their opinions count.  Partnership working is effective. Staff link well with parents and teachers from the schools that children attend. They exchange information about children's individual needs to ensure that everyone involved is fully informed.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, older children are not fully engaged in activities because key staff are busy completing routine tasks.  Sometimes, staff do not encourage and support children to fully develop their independence skills in the club.  The management team has not precisely identified professional development opportunities to ensure that the quality of provision improves to an even higher 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

 consider the organisation of routines and help all children fully engage in meaningful play and activities  enhance opportunities that help develop children's independence skills  adopt a proactive approach to continuous professional development to help raise the quality of provision to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used by the club.  The inspector observed the quality of staff interactions on the way home from school and during activities back at the club.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the provider.  The inspector and provider held a short meeting to discuss the club's development and progress since the last inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of staff suitability, supervision and training records.  The inspector spoke to one parent and took their view of the club into account.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Leaders and managers follow safer recruitment guidelines to make sure that new staff are suitable in their roles. Induction procedures are thorough. The management team ensures that staff have the relevant knowledge and skills to carry out their roles safely and effectively. For example, staff know and understand possible signs and symptoms of abuse. They understand their responsibility to report any concerns that they may have about children's welfare. The management team is confident in the action it would take to highlight any concerns to the relevant professionals. They receive updates and have regular discussions with their local authority advisor. This helps to keep their child protection policies and practice up to date. Overall, the staff team meets regularly to review and reflect on practice. The manager and provider also provide one-to-one support for staff as and when they need it. All staff take

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

responsibility and are confident in their roles. They follow safe practices which are identified in risk assessments. This helps to minimise potential hazards in the environment. These measures are consistently well applied. This ensures that children are kept safe from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently strong and staff prepare children well for future experiences. They effectively support and encourage children as they play games, draw pictures and play with their friends. For example, staff encourage children to recognise numbers to 10 and beyond. They show children how to compare two sets of objects and find out which set has more. Staff ask questions which challenge and extend their thinking. At the same time they, generally, encourage children to work things out for themselves. This helps to motivate children to persevere and keep trying. Staff help children to regulate their use of popular resources. They encourage and support them to resolve conflicts with other children and find a compromise. Children enjoy creative activities. They make simple representations of their family. Staff encourage children to talk about what they have drawn and help effectively promote children's speaking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are greeted warmly by staff, who are attentive to their needs. They ask children about their day at school and listen closely to their response. Staff effectively promote children's safety and well-being. They do this in a range of ways. For example, children wear high-visibility vests. This helps them to be easily identified in the busy school grounds and as the light fades on the walk back to the club. Staff talk with children about road safety as they wait for the green man signal when using the pedestrian crossing. They also talk to children about keeping a safe distance from fireworks as they eagerly anticipate bonfire night. Staff develop children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. They provide children with access to healthy snacks and drinks. Children follow good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands after using the toilet. Staff manage children's behaviour well and this helps to promote their emotional well-being. They talk clearly to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

children and get down to their level to repeat what they want children to do. Children respond and behave well because they know and understand what is expected.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486172 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 1058617 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 - 12 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 35 Name of registered person Emma Dewhurst

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 18 April 2016 Telephone number 07890286716

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Funky Fun was registered in 2014. The club employs five members of childcare staff, including the provider. The club opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions during term time are from 7.30am until 8.45am and 3.30pm until 6pm. In the school holidays, sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

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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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