Cherubs and Imps Quinta

Cherubs and Imps Quinta Quinta Primary School, Ullswater Road, CONGLETON, Cheshire, CW12 4LX

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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 give high priority to keeping children safe. They supervise children well at all times as they move around the school building and grounds. Children demonstrate that they have a good understanding of the club's safety procedures. Staff carry out regular risk assessments to identify and remove potential hazards.  Children arrive confidently at the club, eager to spend time with their friends. They are greeted warmly and enthusiastically by the friendly staff, with whom they develop strong attachments.  Staff are excellent role models for children, promoting expected behaviour and attitudes. As a result, children have good social skills and are polite to adults and each other.  The manager has an effective programme of supervision and professional development for staff. This has a positive impact as it helps to keep staff's knowledge up to date and refresh their skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have the time and freedom to continue with an activity, as resources and activities are packed away when daily routines, such as snack time take place.  Staff do not obtain enough information from the host school, so that they can offer a more consistent approach and complement children's learning even further.

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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

 think of ways to enable children to continue to engage in their own interests when daily routines take place should they wish to do so  obtain more information about what children already know and are doing so that opportunities provided in the club complement the learning that takes place in school.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor and outdoor play areas.  The inspector held meetings with the registered person and the club manager. She spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, such as accident and attendance records. She discussed the club's self-evaluation with the registered person and club manager.  The inspector checked evidence of staff's suitability, qualifications and training.  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

Safeguarding is effective. There are robust recruitment and induction procedures in place that help to ensure all staff are suitable to work with children. Staff and managers demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the signs of abuse and the procedures for reporting any safeguarding concerns about children to the relevant agencies. The manager and staff evaluate their practice well and are supportive of each other in developing their skills to strengthen the benefits for children at the club. Parents speak very highly of the club staff and say they appreciate the flexible care they provide. They comment that their children enjoy attending and that staff know their children well. The dedicated manager, along with her supportive staff team, uses self-evaluation well to identify areas for improvement and to maintain good standards. Parents and children are involved in the process. They are asked which areas of the provision they feel could be

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are fully involved in the way this welcoming club is run. They have many opportunities to contribute their opinions and ideas. This enables the enthusiastic staff to plan challenging and stimulating activities, which are based on children's interests. Children have fun at the club and participate in a broad range of play and activities. Children are motivated, eager and fully engaged at all times. Children use the knowledge and skills they have already gained as they use the computer. Children thoroughly enjoy their time outdoors and being physically active in the school grounds. Staff join in children's play and provide support and suggestions to keep them engaged. For example, they give children ideas about the different structures they can build when they play with construction toys. Throughout the club, children are engaged, busy and make good use of the environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff encourage children to be independent. For example, children take responsibility for hanging up their coat and bags when they arrive at the club. Children demonstrate a good awareness of the rules of the club and know how to keep themselves safe and well. They know they must be accompanied by a member of staff when using different areas of the school premises. Children have a good knowledge of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. They talk enthusiastically about how they enjoy the variety of nutritious meals and snacks that staff provide. Children follow good hygiene practices. Children behave well. They are respectful of other's opinions and ideas. They take turns to talk about their day, showing genuine interest when others speak. Staff are kind and attentive towards children. Children enjoy their time outdoors, where they have plenty of space to be physically active.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494222 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1029259 Type of provision Out of school provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 36 Number of children on roll 61 Name of registered person Cherubs & Imps Ltd

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07833905785

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Cherubs and Imps Quinta was registered in 2015. The club employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6. The club opens from Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are from 7.30am until 9am and 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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