Western Kids Club

Western Kids Club Western Primary School, Cold Bath Road, Harrogate, HG2 0NA

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2017 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The manager works very well with the setting's owner. They are both well qualified, experienced and knowledgeable practitioners. All staff have a good understanding of how to support children in the early years foundation stage age range. They explain how the planned environment meets the developmental needs and interests of all children.  Staff demonstrate a deep 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 the importance of seeking and acting upon feedback from parents and children.  Staff explain how they have developed good communication systems with teachers in school and work well in partnership. They talk about how they use the information from teachers to help them to consolidate and build on children's learning in school.

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The provision meets requirements

 Staff know child protection procedures and their role in keeping children safe. 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. Staff know how to reduce risks and explain how they teach children about 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 sensitively supporting them to feel safe and secure. They understand the importance of acting as positive role models who help children develop good manners and learn to be 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 treating every child as an individual and celebrating their uniqueness.  Staff explain how they support children to develop good self-care skills and

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The provision meets requirements

independence. They talk about how they engage children in decision making, promote a family feel in the setting and help them have ownership of it.

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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 owner, 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 owner, manager and staff about their role to promote children's physical and emotional needs.  The inspector held a meeting with the owner and 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 EY488386 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1010534 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 10 Number of children on roll 96 Name of registered person Kids At Heart (Harrogate) Limited

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01423 530 757

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Western Kids Club was registered in 2015 and is situated within Western Primary School, Harrogate. The setting employs six members of childcare staff. Of these two have an appropriate qualification at level 3 and one has a qualification at level 2. The owner holds early years professional status. The setting opens from 7.45am to 9am and from 3.15pm to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

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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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