So Schools Out Loddon

So Schools Out Loddon Loddon Infant And Nursery School, Kittens Lane, Norwich, NR14 6JX

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 November 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

 Management is committed to making continuous improvements to the club. The manager makes effective use of local professional networks to support her in providing skilful leadership to the staff team.  Settling-in procedures support children to feel comfortable and welcome. Staff provide children with photographs of the club and invite them to visit with their parents before they begin. This helps children to become familiar with the environment. Parents say that their children look forward to coming to the club.  Partnership working is very effective. The manager regularly meets with children's schoolteachers to share her own observations of their achievements and find out about what they are learning at school. This information helps staff to plan an interesting range of activities that complements children's learning.  Children experience seamless moves between school and the club that are calm and

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This provision is good

well organised. This supports them to feel emotionally secure.  Children have fun and behave well. They form close bonds with the enthusiastic staff. Staff provide activities that encourage children of different ages to socialise together as they play. They develop firm friendships and a strong sense of belonging in the club's home-from-home atmosphere.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although staff plan activities that help children to respect and celebrate their differences, they have not yet done enough to promote children's greater understanding of the diversity of a wider range of people and communities.  Staff occasionally direct children too much during adult-led activities. On occasions, when an activity is challenging, staff intervene too quickly to give instructions or to complete the task for children.

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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

 support children to develop a greater understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own experiences  give children more opportunities to keep on trying and to find solutions for themselves if they encounter difficulties, in order to support their developing independence and self-motivation further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager and spoke with the registered person. She looked at relevant documentation, such as a selection of policies, procedures and risk assessments.  The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff.  The inspector spoke to a small number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a good knowledge of the known indicators of abuse and neglect. They understand how to follow the local procedures to safeguard children if they have concerns about the safety or well-being of a child. Regular supervision meetings provide opportunities for staff to discuss and improve their practice. The manager helps staff to identify how to develop their knowledge and skills further, including identifying relevant training for them to attend. The manager swiftly identifies and tackles any underperformance of staff. Management regularly seeks the views of children, parents and staff. This helps them to reflect on what they provide for children. They identify where to make minor adjustments to ensure good standards of care and enjoyable experiences are provided. Staff share the clear and concise policies with parents when children first begin. The staff team regularly discusses and reviews the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

policies and procedures to ensure that they reflect current good practice and the most recent legislation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified and experienced manager is key person to all of the children in the early years age range. There is a three-way flow of information regarding children's care and learning between the club, school and parents. Parents value this joined-up approach to supporting children's development. It also helps staff to prepare children for their future learning. Activities that staff provide are very engaging for children. For example, they recently created activities linked to stories by a popular author. Parents comment that their children thoroughly enjoyed these experiences. Staff encourage children to make choices about which activities they would like to join in with. Activities that staff provide have opportunities for children to practise their small-muscle movements, including skills for writing. For example, during a craft activity, they use chalk to draw road markings on a large sheet of paper. Staff demonstrate different ways of using the various materials

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff find out relevant information about children's needs and home lives from children, parents and previous settings that children have attended when they first begin. This helps staff to identify how best to support them. Robust procedures are in place to maintain children's safety and well-being. For example, if a child has an accident in the outdoor area, staff summon help using a portable radio device. This means that the play of other children is not disturbed. Staff record any accidents that occur and inform parents appropriately. Children enjoy daily opportunities to play actively outside in the school playground. This helps to meet their need for physical exercise and fresh air. Staff also use a garden area creatively. For example, they help children to grow vegetables there. This supports children to develop an understanding of where food comes from. Staff invite children to help plan the nutritious menu. Children chat freely to the attentive staff and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

each other during the social snack and mealtimes. With staff as good role models, children show kind and thoughtful behaviour. For example, children readily pause their own activity to help others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483943 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 996986 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 - 11 Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 59 Name of registered person So Schools Out Limited

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01603 280454

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So Schools Out Loddon was registered in 2014. The club employs three members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold early years qualifications at level 3 and one at level 2. The club opens from Monday to Friday during school term time. Sessions are from 7.30am to 9am and from 3.15pm to 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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