St. Mary's Out of School Club

St. Mary's Out of School Club St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, Woodside Way, Kings Heath, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7HX

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 February 2017 17 October 2012

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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 manager and staff team continue to make positive changes in order to improve their service. They are reflective, evaluate the day's activities, and make changes that follow children's interests and ideas.  Children's safety is promoted effectively. Staff supervise activities inside and outside, taking active steps to address risks and therefore, minimise potential hazards.  Children enjoy attending this busy and lively club. Staff have regular meetings with children so they can be fully involved in the planning. This results in meaningful and fun activities being provided that the children are keen to take part in.  Children are confident to approach the friendly staff. Children's views are valued by the staff who encourage discussions. Younger children are supported to develop their social skills as they play alongside older children. Staff provide sensitive reassurance as children need it.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the manager makes regular assessments of staff performance, this is not yet highly focused enough on identifying and planning the continued professional development of individual members of the team.  On occasion, some parents do not receive sufficient details about their child's time at the club.

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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

 extend the procedures for staff supervision to ensure the good standard of staff practice remains consistently strong  focus more precisely on the partnerships with parents to ensure that information is shared in greater detail and that all parents feel reassured that their children's needs are met.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the activities indoors and the interactions between staff and children.  The inspector talked to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector held discussions with the club's manager and the provider. 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Management and staff understand how to keep children safe and protect their welfare. Staff complete training in safeguarding and effective risk assessments help to promote children's safety and well-being. The staff team works well together. They know how to provide a stimulating environment where children take part in purposeful activities and can relax after their busy day at school. The owner supports staff to work towards qualifications and increase their knowledge. Staff's confidence is increased through this extra understanding and this has a positive impact on the children attending the club.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children arrive at the club enthusiastically. They are greeted warmly by the staff and talk about their day. Children are confident to choose what they want to do. Some become immersed in play dough activities, proudly showing the models they make to the staff. Younger children play cooperatively with each other, for example, when using small construction bricks to make intricate models of vehicles. Staff sit with children during art and craft activities, allowing children to lead and follow their own creativity. Staff are supportive of children as they encourage them to take part, asking them if they would like to join in while respecting their wishes to continue with their self-chosen games. Effective partnerships with the school enable staff to complement children's learning. For example, following discussion with the Reception teacher, staff organise activities that are linked to school topics, including dinosaurs and fairytales. This provides a consistent approach that

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

builds on what children learn during the school day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and settled in the club. They are familiar with the daily routines and show that they know the staff well. For example, through discussion, children help to resolve minor disagreements. They monitor the use of a timer to take turns with popular activities, such as the pool table. Children behave well. They respond to staff's reminders to consider others and eagerly help tidy away when they have finished playing. Staff encourage children to respect one another and they praise children for helping each other out. Children know about effective hygiene practices as they go off to wash their hands before snack time. They thoroughly enjoy their snacks and make choices about what they have. For example, they select the fillings for their wraps and choose their own fruit. Children are encouraged to be independent as they wash and dry their cups and plates when they have finished eating. Staff encourage children to take part in physical activities,

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

both inside and outside in the fresh air. The club has use of the school playground, field and fixed equipment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293746 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1041383 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 30 Number of children on roll 47 Name of registered person Karen Wilson

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Date of previous inspection 17 October 2012 Telephone number 07891 919853

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St. Mary's Out of School Club was registered in 2004 and is managed privately. The club employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The club opens from Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are from 7.30am until 8.45am and from 3.15pm 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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