Boltons After School Club

Boltons After School Club Bolton Low Houses C of E Primary School, Bolton Low Houses, WIGTON, Cumbria, CA7 8PA

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 November 2016 21 May 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 well-qualified staff work well together to meet children's needs. Children benefit from the secure attachments formed with staff and between each other. Their independence is supported well. Children help staff during practical routines and help select alternative resources from the storage unit.  Children play in a friendly, relaxed and welcoming environment. They are well behaved and happily contribute to activities. Children follow the rules of the club. They share and take turns, show tolerance and respect for other children attending, and learn to respect the difference and diversity of the world around them.  Staff show a genuine interest in what children have been doing during the day. They skilfully promote children's development through a range of interesting and stimulating opportunities. Staff ask children questions which they all confidently respond to.  Overall, partnerships with parents are well established. Parents appreciate the

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This provision is good

friendliness of staff and the invaluable service they provide for them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The arrangements for evaluating practice are not robust enough to identify precise priorities for improvement. The manager does not always incorporate the views and thoughts of all users of the club to make improvements.  Staff do not make full use of the opportunities to exchange relevant information about children with the host school.

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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 the arrangements for self-evaluation and work even more effectively with the committee, staff, parents and children to identify clear priorities for improvement  build on the two-way flow of information sharing with the school about individual children's interests.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector completed a tour of the after-school club facilities.  The inspector discussed with the play leader the appropriateness of the activities provided for early years children.  The inspector held a meeting with the play leader and assistant. She looked at all relevant documentation, such as the policies and procedures, children's registration documents and evidence of the suitability of the committee and staff working in the club.  The inspector spoke to a group of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The designated person and staff members are fully trained in safeguarding. They have a confident knowledge of the action to take should they have any concerns about children in their care. They deploy themselves effectively to support children and remain vigilant at all times so that children remain safe and secure. Staff use clear explanations to help children learn how to keep themselves safe indoors and when going outside. The committee ensures that new members of staff are properly inducted into their work so they are clear about their roles and responsibilities. They work closely with staff to effectively promote their continuous professional development. Staff share the ethos of the school to 'live, love and learn'. They share a very comprehensive range of policies and procedures with parents and provide parents with information about the service they provide.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their time at the club and they enthusiastically take part in a range of interesting and stimulating activities. Staff organise the layout of the room effectively and sensitively so that children help themselves to activities of their choice. This includes, using construction materials and arts and crafts. Staff listen to children and allow them to make choices about what they would like to take part in. The planned focus of the activities link to a winter theme and the care of living things. Children listen well to staff as they provide instructions about how to make bug homes for insects. They smell the sticky mixture that will attract moths to feed in the hedges in front of the school window. Resources are plentiful and there is plenty of space for children to move around freely. Staff are friendly and join in when needed while allowing children to lead their own play. Children in the early years age group are well supported. They can relax or be active

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

depending on their choice. Throughout the session, children engage in conversation with staff. They discuss what they are doing, exchange ideas and develop their communication skills very effectively. Staff play alongside children and talk to them about what they have been doing in school and the forthcoming Christmas events.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle easily and feel at home. They develop close relationships with staff and with other children. Staff ensure children have the opportunity to play together in small groups. They form friendships and learn to share resources. Children display high levels of involvement, independence and self-confidence. For example, they willingly help to prepare for snack time and enthusiastically clean tables and set place settings. Staff support children's self-esteem. They make them very aware of their achievements and consistently praise children's efforts. Staff encourage positive behavior. They set clear boundaries for expected behaviours and act as good role models. Children constantly use good manners and they learn to listen, respect and tolerate others. Staff provide opportunities for children to learn about similarities and differences within their local community.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455619 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1066466 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 - 10 Total number of places 16 Number of children on roll 52 Name of registered person Boltons After School Club Committee

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 21 May 2013 Telephone number 07580544089

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Boltons After School Club was registered in 2012. The club employs two members of childcare staff. Of these, one staff member holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and one holds qualified teacher status. The club opens from Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 3pm until 5.30pm.

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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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