Sunshine Kidz Zone

Sunshine Kidz Zone Ashmount Primary School, Crouch Hill Park, 83 Crouch Hill, London, N8 9EG

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 November 2016 7 October 2013

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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 oversees the smooth running of the club to ensure that children are safe and enjoy their experiences when they attend.  Staff provide a welcoming, child-friendly and inclusive environment, where all children actively engage in a range of activities.  Children's independence and confidence are supported well. Children move around their environment freely making choices about what they want to do and they take some responsibility for completing everyday tasks.  Staff encourage children's good behaviour and support them in managing their own feelings and emotions through discussions and providing them with clear explanations.  Staff make good use of the large outdoor environment to provide children with a range of activities to support their physical development and good health.  Partnerships with parents and others are good and make a positive contribution to the care and support children receive. Staff and parents regularly exchange information

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This provision is good

about children and staff work closely with the schools that children attend.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the provider does not monitor effectively enough to ensure that the setting's information recording systems are implemented consistently.

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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

 strengthen monitoring to ensure that the setting's information recording systems are implemented consistently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of activities in the indoor learning environment.  The inspector talked to some members of staff to assess their understanding of their roles.  The inspector spoke to children and parents to gather their views about the club.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including children's and staff's records, planning, self-evaluation and some written policies and procedures.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the provider about her role and the organisation of the club.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The provider uses safe recruitment systems to ensure staff are suitable for their roles. Both the provider and staff have a clear understanding of the safeguarding procedures and their role to protect children from harm. They are vigilant about keeping children safe. They are aware of potential indicators that a child may at risk and they know the procedures to follow if they had a concern about a child's welfare. They ensure children are collected safely from school and they carry out daily safety checks of the premises and equipment. The provider gathers the views of children and parents, which she uses to explore further ways to improve the club. Currently, the provider is developing ideas for introducing enrichment classes for children to support them in gaining further life skills. There are effective systems in place for monitoring staff performance and there are good opportunities to support their professional development.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

For example, staff have regular supervision meetings and have opportunities to attend various training courses. These support them in gaining additional skills, which enable them to carry out their roles effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children arrive happy and quickly settle into activities. Staff use their knowledge of the children to plan a range of activities tailored to their interests. They ask children to write their ideas on an activity sheet and staff use this in their planning. Children say that they enjoy the creative activities, such as weaving when they make their own dream catchers. They also enjoy drawing, painting and role play. Interactive computer games, sand play and exploring the outdoor equipment in the adventure playground area are also popular. Staff interact well with children. They engage them in meaningful conversations, ask questions and encourage them to think and respond for themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff create a warm and friendly environment, where children are happy and enjoy attending. There is an effective key-person system in place, which supports younger children in settling in. Children develop positive relationships with staff and other children. They behave well and children of all ages get on well and play cooperatively together. Children share, take turns with the resources and engage socially at snack times. Older children enjoy taking responsibility for cleaning and tidying up after snacks, including washing up and cleaning the tables. Children follow good hygiene routines and have daily opportunities to engage in physical activities and play in the outdoor area. There are opportunities for them to learn about people from different backgrounds through planned activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459230 Local authority Islington Inspection number 1063342 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 - 8 Total number of places 59 Number of children on roll 12 Name of registered person Hornsey Lane Estate Community Association

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Date of previous inspection 7 October 2013 Telephone number 020 7272 5938

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Sunshine Kidz Zone registered in 2013. It is one of two provisions run by Hornsey Community Centre and is located in the Crouch Hill area in the London Borough of Islington. The club opens from 3.30pm to 6.30pm on weekdays during term time and from 8am to 6.30pm during school holidays. There are five members of staff, of whom four hold a relevant qualification in early years and play work.

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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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