Kidzone@Sowerby

Kidzone@Sowerby Sowerby Cp School, Topcliffe Road, Sowerby, THIRSK, North Yorkshire, YO7 1RX

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2017 8 July 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The manager and her staff are well qualified and experienced. They have a good understanding of how to support children in the early years foundation stage. They explain the way they plan their environment to meet the developmental needs and interests of all children.  Staff demonstrate a good understanding of how to reflect on the quality of their practice. They are committed to continually developing their knowledge and understanding to help them meet the needs of children and families.  Staff talk about how they have developed good communication systems with teachers in school. They explain how this information helps them to consolidate and build on children's learning in school.  Staff have a good knowledge of child protection procedures. They can explain the signs of abuse and neglect and know what action to take if they have concerns about a child's welfare. Policies and procedures are robust and explain what staff do to reduce

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The provision meets requirements

risks and how they teach children about making healthy lifestyle choices.  There is a clear policy in place to promote positive behaviour. Staff talk about the importance of developing trusting relationships with children and helping them to feel safe and secure. They show a good understanding of their duty to act as good role models who help children to be polite and considerate to others.  Staff talk about how they exchange information with parents to promote their children's needs from the outset. They understand the importance of seeking parents' views to help make improvements to the provision.  Staff explain how they support children to develop good self-care skills and independence. They talk about how they use their children's committee to engage children in decision making and help them have ownership of the setting.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the building used by the setting.  The inspector spoke to the manager and staff about their role to protect children from harm and how they make sure children are safe in the setting.  The inspector spoke to the manager and staff about their role to promote children's physical and emotional needs.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383566 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1065279 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 - 14 Total number of places 36 Number of children on roll 55 Name of registered person Claire Louise Long

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Date of previous inspection 8 July 2013 Telephone number 07974645421

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Kidzone@Sowerby was registered in 2008, is privately owned and is situated within Sowerby Community Primary School. The setting employs five members of childcare staff. All hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The setting opens Monday to Friday, term time only and on days when there is demand in the school holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 9am and 3pm until 6pm. During holidays, the sessions run from 8am 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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