St John Vianney Kidz Club

St John Vianney Kidz Club St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Mount Nod Way, Coventry, CV5 7GX

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 February 2017 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

 Children enjoy a wide variety of activities that supports their learning. Staff have a good understanding of how young children learn through play. Children enjoy telling staff about their day and share activities they have enjoyed with their families.  Staff work well together and the key-person system is firmly established to forge good relationships with the children. Clear routines are in place for the safe collection of the younger children from their classrooms and older children make their own way across the school. Daily registers reflect children's attendance accurately.  Staff have good links with the school. There is effective communication and information is shared with parents on behalf of the school, such as if their child has had an accident during the school day.  Children learn about their own safety in the setting and how to use equipment safely. Staff are vigilant with regard to safety and potential risks are identified and minimised.

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This provision is good

Access to the club is overseen by a member of staff and children are only released into the care of known adults.  Records and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of the provision are well maintained and implemented effectively. Parents receive clear information about their child's time in the club through daily discussion.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The staff do not always make the most of opportunities to reinforce children's understanding of healthy eating.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to reinforce children's understanding of healthy eating and how it contributes to their good health.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed an activity and discussed teaching methods with the manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the provider. She looked at relevant documentation, discussed self-evaluation and looked at evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting.  The inspector spoke to a selection 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. Staff are knowledgeable of the possible signs of abuse and neglect. They know the protocol for raising a concern about a child in their care. Procedures for the recruitment of new staff and the completion of suitability checks are secure. Professional development opportunities alongside ongoing support and appraisals enable staff to continually develop their practice and enhance their skills. Children play in a secure environment. Staff are vigilant to the safety of the children. Visitors to the setting are not left unattended with the children and a record is maintained of their time in the club. Staff work in close partnership with parents. Self-evaluation is used effectively to identify key strengths and areas for development. The views of staff, parents and children are gathered. Comments are evaluated and changes made where it is felt appropriate to develop the provision further. Children enjoy their time at the club and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

staff value their ideas for snacks and different activities. Parents speak very positively about the service they and their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children share information about themselves with staff as they start their placement in the club. They complete their own All about me form giving staff an insight into their likes, dislikes, their families and the things they enjoy. Children share their ideas for activities which staff include in the planning. They evaluate the activities at the end of the each week and comments on what they have enjoyed. Activities are attractively displayed and children settle quickly into their chosen activity. Children are very creative. For example, they enjoy writing their own stories, sharing their ideas, creating different characters and illustrating what they have written. Children enjoy time playing on games consoles and show great responsibility, making their own list so everybody has a chance to play. Time is limited on these to enable them to access the wide variety of activities that is available. Children enjoy making dens constructing them with sheets, tying them to pipes and using

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. They are actively involved in developing the club rules and sign to say that they agree and will adhere to them. Staff build children's self-esteem and confidence. Good behaviour is recognised and praised. Children enjoy a variety of freshly prepared snacks each day. Their share their own thoughts on foods they would like to have at the club which are incorporated into the menu. Procedures for ensuring that any dietary needs are known are very good. Clear care plans are drawn up with parents where there is a medical need to ensure children's well-being is supported. Children have lots of opportunity to be active and spend time outdoors as well as being able to run and play team games in the school hall. Children follow good hygiene routines. They understand the importance of washing their hands at appropriate times throughout the session.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493950 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 1029812 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 32 Number of children on roll 72 Name of registered person Laura Ann Gale

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07713806315

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St John Vianney Kidz Club was registered by the current provider in 2015. The club employs five childcare staff, of whom three hold early years qualifications at level 3 or 4. The club operates during term time only, Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 8.40am and from 3.15pm to 5.45pm.

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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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