Funtimes Childrens Club

Funtimes Childrens Club Fenstanton Literary Institute, Hall Green Lane, Fenstanton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 9JH

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 November 2016 8 October 2012

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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

 Children's behaviour is exceptionally good. They have collaborated with staff to agree clear boundaries and expectations for good behaviour. Staff encourage children to work together and respect each other's views.  Children build good relationships with staff. Younger children have an allocated key person who helps them to settle in to the club. This is effective in promoting children's sense of security and emotional well-being.  Staff give children's safety a high priority. They ensure the premises are safe and secure, and that children are closely supervised. Children's walk from school to the club is well managed. Children demonstrate they understand how to keep themselves safe.  The club is well resourced. Varied and good quality toys, books and games are readily accessible. Children say they enjoy the activities and look forward to attending the club.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The provider does not make the most of the good relationship with the school to find out more about children's interests and achievements, in order to complement these more thoroughly in the club.  Staff are not consistently proactive in supporting younger children to access the outdoor areas so they can benefit from fresh air and physical exercise.

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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

 extend the range of information gained from school about children's achievements, in order to complement and build on what children already know and can do  place a greater emphasis on supporting younger children who prefer to be outdoors to make more frequent use of the outdoor areas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children at play and the quality of their interactions with staff. She spoke to staff and children about the activities.  The inspector looked at the premises and the resources available to the children. A range of documents was looked at, including staff suitability and training records, some policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector discussed safeguarding arrangements and safeguarding training with staff and the provider.  The inspector spoke with a number of parents and their views and comments were taken into account. The results of a parents' survey were reviewed.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The provider has thorough processes to check the suitability of staff. All staff attend child protection training and review their knowledge at team meetings. They have a good understanding of what to do if a child is at risk of abuse or neglect. The club is safe and secure. Staff check the identity of visitors and there are restrictions on the use of mobile phones that help to keep children safe. Regular supervision meetings and an enthusiastic commitment to professional development help managers and staff to provide good quality provision. Parents and children are asked for their views to aid staff in the development of an effective improvement plan. Parents speak positively about the staff and the range of activities. They believe their children are safe and well cared for.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified and experienced staff work well as a team. They get to know the children well and encourage them to take an active part in planning the activities. Younger children have their learning experiences recorded so they can be effectively shared with parents. Some children demonstrate perseverance and concentration as they make complex models from interlocking shapes. Creative activities engage many children. They freely access craft materials, paint, scissors and glue to design decorations and cards. Children talk confidently to adults and each other. Staff take an interest in what children say, encouraging them to tell them about their day in school. Children understand the use of information and communication technology. They enjoy interactive computer games and use electronic equipment, such as a toaster, safely.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have kind and caring natures. This is captured well as they write their wishes for the Christmas display. They ask for, 'All turtles to be adopted' or, 'I hope my friends have a wonderful Christmas'. Children of all ages play together and develop firm friendships. Staff teach children about different cultures, religions and lifestyles. They look at special festivals and events around the world. Children begin to understand about each other's differences as they translate 'Happy Christmas' into the other languages they hear at home. Staff and children raise money for charity and find out what happens to their donations. Children make choices about the foods they eat, helping staff to plan healthy and balanced menus. They eat in small, sociable groups, chatting comfortably about their day. Older children, who have their base room on the first floor, independently access the outside area. Younger children, who need adult help to get to the area, have fewer

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY366640 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1041428 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 40 Number of children on roll 69 Name of registered person McEwan Childcare Ltd

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 8 October 2012 Telephone number 01480 386 632

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Funtimes Childrens Club is one of two settings operated by McEwan Childcare Ltd. The club is open five days a week from 7.45am until 9am and from 3pm until 6pm each weekday, during school term times. Seven staff are employed to work with the children, of which one holds a relevant qualification at level 6, four at level 3 and one at level 2.

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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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