Parkway After-School & Holiday Club

Parkway After-School & Holiday Club Coulby Newham Manor Hub,, Parkway Centre, Middlesbrough, TS8 0TJ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 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

 Staff are well qualified and the overall quality of their teaching is good. They have good knowledge of children and make regular observations of their learning to assess their stage of development. This information is used well to plan activities that help children to make good progress in their learning.  All children, including those who attend after school, behave very well in the setting. Staff use a wide range of strategies to help children develop an awareness of rules and boundaries, in order to keep them safe.  Children's assessment information is reviewed well. Individuals or groups of children are identified who require early intervention to meet their needs. This information is used by the manager to set targets for future improvement of the setting.  Staff demonstrate a proactive attitude to working in partnership with other professionals to support children's individual needs. This helps to develop a shared

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This provision is good

knowledge and understanding of children in order to move them forward in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not consistently promote children's communication skills to the highest level. There are times when they ask too many questions and do not give children enough time to think and respond.  The quality of teaching is not observed well enough in practice to offer constructive feedback to staff about ways in which they can improve to an outstanding level.

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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

 improve teaching further and implement a wider range of strategies, helping raise children's communication skills to the highest level  strengthen systems for the monitoring of staff practice to help raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with staff and children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the setting manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the setting manager and provider. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting.  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. There is a comprehensive understanding of child protection issues among the staff team. They confidently describe the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and know who to contact should they have any concerns. Risk assessments effectively help to ensure all areas accessed by children are safe and secure. Overall, the manager maintains a good overview of the quality of the educational activities provided for children. Ongoing analysis of planning and discussions with staff ensure most experiences offered to children reflect their stage of development. Staff are supported generally well in the nursery. Clear induction procedures are in place, helping new staff to become familiar with their role and responsibilities. Most aspects of supervision are implemented effectively. Staff participate in professional development opportunities to improve some aspects of their teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff support children's early literacy skills very well. They read stories aloud to children throughout the day, using effective strategies, such as pausing to allow children to join in with key words and phrases. Staff help children to take an active part when they look at books together. They provide resources, such as soft toy animals from the story for children to explore. Older children, who attend after school, are supported well to develop skills that complement what they learn in school. They use scissors carefully and write their names on the back of their work. Parents are kept well informed of the progress their children are making and are helped to support their children's learning at home. Parents spoken to during the inspection describe how they enjoy activities, such as play bags that help to support children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff provide high levels of care. Children are supervised very well and their safety is assured at all times. Staff meet children's emotional needs skilfully, especially if they are upset. They use effective strategies, such as talking to children about the fun they will have when playing outdoors. This helps children to develop good relationships with staff and they quickly show motivation and confidence in exploring their environment. An excellent range of information is gathered from parents when children start attending the setting. This provides continuity in children's welfare and in their learning. Children's physical well-being is supported well. They access the outdoor area throughout the day and enjoy activities in areas, such as the large sports hall.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. Some children make progress that is better than good. They develop a good range of skills, such as literacy and mathematics that provide a strong foundation for their future learning in school. Children dip toy cars into a tray of paint and carefully examine the marks they make when they drive them on paper. They explore the paint further by making handprints and counting the number of fingers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487068 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 1005793 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 35 Name of registered person Parkway Day Nursery Limited

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01642 577316

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Parkway After-School & Holiday Club was registered in 2015. The nursery employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or higher. The setting opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. The setting also provides funded early education for two- and three- year-old children between 8.15am and 3pm, 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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