WYCS Out Of School Club

WYCS Out Of School Club The Centre - The Old School, Main Road, Wilford Village, NOTTINGHAM, NG11 7AL

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 February 2017 23 June 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Following the previous inspection, the manager has made good use of training to raise the quality of the provision. She now provides good support for staff through regular supervision, observations of their practice and yearly appraisals.  The club has strong links with the school and playgroup that are on the same site. Children settle quickly and cope with moves between settings well. They benefit from consistency in their care and experiences.  Staff provide stimulating environments with a good variety of accessible resources. This enables children to choose what and how they want to play.  Staff have established an effective two-way system to share information with the school about what children already know and can do. This helps them plan appropriate activities that challenge and motivate children.  The manager demonstrates a strong commitment to bringing about change and driving forward improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not encourage children enough to build on their independence and sense of responsibility.

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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

 give children the encouragement they need to build further on their independence and sense of responsibility.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of premises that are used by the club and spoke to staff members and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed and observed the activities available.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The manager reviews the quality of the provision and monitors staff practice well. She seeks out professional development opportunities for staff to increase their knowledge and skills. Staff ensure children are kept safe and are offered an interesting range of play experiences. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a suitable awareness of their responsibilities to protect children from harm. They are able to talk about what they would do should they be concerned about a child's welfare. Risk assessments are in place and used effectively to reduce potential risks to children. Staff are vigilant and supervise children extremely well at all times. Measures, such as an effective door-entry system, ensure all staff know who is collecting children at the end of the session. The manager monitors the activities provided for children well. A broad range of experiences complements children's learning in school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children arrive happy and eager to join in activities with staff and friends. They confidently initiate their own play and enjoy using the range of accessible resources and equipment set out before they arrive. These include board games, building bricks, pens and paper. Children work well together to discuss and agree the rules of a board game before starting to play. Other children show their creativity and imagination as they select and use resources to make 'jellyfish'. They display high levels of determination and perseverance as they carefully use scissors, glue and paint. This in turn supports their physical skills. Children have a lot of fun. Parents receive daily verbal feedback from staff and are provided with regular written information about their child's experiences to keep them well informed. They speak highly about staff and the service on offer.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff help children recognise and value differences and similarities in people and explore culture and diversity. Inclusion is promoted throughout the club and staff are kind and responsive to the children. Consequently, children are developing strong relationships and purposefully engage in the activities together. Children are developing an understanding of healthy lifestyles. They follow good hygiene routines and are provided with healthy, nutritious snacks. They have regular access to outdoor play for fresh air and exercise. Children behave well. Staff have attended behaviour management training and implement good strategies to support children in resolving conflict. They offer frequent praise and acknowledge children's achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445400 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 1058517 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 24 Number of children on roll 63 Name of registered person Wilford Youth and Children's Scheme Committee

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Date of previous inspection 23 June 2016 Telephone number 0115 9819097

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WYCS Out Of School Club was registered in 2012. The club employs five members of childcare staff, three of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. The club opens from Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions are from 7.45am until 8.55am and from 3.35pm until 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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