Phoenix Out of School Club

Phoenix Out of School Club St. Aidan's Garrison Church, Hipswell Road, CATTERICK GARRISON, North Yorkshire, DL9 3BH

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 November 2016 20 May 2015

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Not applicable

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 On occasions, staff do not always manage children's behaviour well. They do not address negative behaviour in a timely manner or provide consistent, clear guidance for children about what is and is not acceptable behaviour.  Current supervision arrangements are not effective in supporting staff to develop their professional development and personal effectiveness.  Systems for self-evaluation are not effective in identifying all areas for improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 Children enjoy lots of opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air after a busy day at school. They access the garden area, which is well resourced with equipment to promote their physical development.  Staff ensure that children are kept safe during their time at the setting. The building is kept secure at all times and staff supervise children appropriately. Risk assessments are undertaken to reduce potential hazards that may endanger children.  Children's health is promoted well. They show a good understanding of personal hygiene routines. Snacks are healthy and nutritious and water is available to keep children hydrated.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that children's behaviour is managed in a suitable manner 13/12/2016  ensure the supervision arrangements for staff provide them with support, coaching and training to develop their professional development and improve their personal effectiveness. 13/12/2016

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 strengthen the systems for self-evaluation and make certain all aspects of the club are regularly evaluated and monitored, in order to continually identify areas for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and outdoor area, and conducted a joint observation with the provider.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of staff.  The inspector checked policies, planning and other relevant documentation.  The inspector held discussions with children, staff and manager at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. Staff undertake safeguarding training and have a clear understanding of their role in protecting children from abuse and neglect. Effective systems are in place for the safe recruitment of staff. Arrangements for monitoring the quality of the provision are not robust. Although supervision arrangements are in place, these are more about the general development of the club and do not focus well enough on the development of staff practice. Current evaluation arrangements mean that areas for improvement are not yet clearly identified or prioritised. Partnerships with parents are friendly and positive. Staff talk to parents to keep them informed of their child's care and of what they have been doing and learning at the club.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

For the most part, children enjoy their time at the club. Activities are planned with children's stage of development taken into consideration. This ensures that the youngest children's interests and developmental needs are addressed. Children sit together as they play computer games and negotiate taking turns and sharing. They enjoy adult-led activities. For example, they show much enjoyment as they sit with a member of staff and play a guessing game. Younger children concentrate well as they complete a craft activity. They practise using a variety of tools, such as scissors, as they cut out shapes. Staff talk to children, encouraging them and asking questions to support and promote speaking and listening skills. However, at times, some children become disruptive. They are overly boisterous and run around indoors. This impacts on the enjoyment and learning of other children. Children, including the younger ones, become distracted from their play and lose

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

interest in what they are doing. Staff liaise with other settings to share information about children's care and progress. They consider this information when planning to help promote children's development further. Resources are inviting, of good quality and made accessible so that children can make choices.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children have positive relationships with all staff in the setting and show a sense of belonging and confidence. Parents say their children are happy to come and often reluctant to leave. Younger children are supported by staff who know them well. Most children behave in a positive manner. They are polite and friendly and play cooperatively together. However, on occasions some children do not listen to staff and do not behave appropriately. An example of this is at snack time when they are very loud and do not demonstrate a good understanding of social skills and manners. Staff do not always deal with this effectively. On occasions, they do not address negative behaviour swiftly enough. They do not remind children of the rules of the club and why these are in place.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY348563 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1058340 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 - 10 Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 50 Name of registered person Catterick Garrison Pre-School Group

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Date of previous inspection 20 May 2015 Telephone number 01748 872 914

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Phoenix Out of School Club was registered in 2004. The club employs three members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The club opens from Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 3pm 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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