Kids and Co

Kids and Co School Lane, Lostock Gralam, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7PT

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2017 22 November 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 Children's welfare is significantly compromised. The provider shows a lack of regard for ensuring the requirements of the early years foundation stage are met. They have not addressed all of the actions from the previous inspection.  The procedures for vetting staff are weak. The provider does not carry out the necessary checks to determine the suitability of all staff working with children.  The provider has failed to ensure that unvetted staff do not have unsupervised contact with children.  The provider does not maintain public liability insurance.

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It has the following strengths

 Interactions between staff and children are strong. Staff organise a good variety of activities to promote children's learning and enjoyment.  The environment is well organised and stimulating for children. There is plenty of space for children to explore, make their own choices and enjoy different types of play.  Staff promote positive behaviour and encourage children to be confident, well behaved and polite.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 ensure an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is obtained for every person who works directly with the children 03/04/2017

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Due Date

 ensure people whose suitability has not been checked do not have unsupervised contact with the children 03/04/2017

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Due Date

 ensure public liability insurance is maintained. 03/04/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the range of activities available and assessed the quality of interactions between staff and children.  The inspector spoke with staff and children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the acting manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the acting 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 inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The provider has failed to obtain an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for every member of staff working with the children. Staff who have not completed the required checks are occasionally left unsupervised with the children. Furthermore, the manager is unable to verify that public liability insurance is maintained. These weaknesses put children at significant risk. In addition, the provider does not demonstrate the capacity to improve the quality of the club and has not addressed the weaknesses raised at the last inspection. Nevertheless, managers adequately supervise and monitor staff performance. This helps staff to develop their skills and improve experiences for children. Staff are trained in safeguarding procedures and they understand what action to take if they have any concerns about children's welfare. They continue to liaise with teachers at the school where children

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

attend, to help complement the learning that takes place during the day.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff's knowledge and experience has a positive impact on children's play experiences. Staff seek children's ideas for new activities and topics they want to find out about. They make sure children have ample space and independent access to a good range of resources to support their interests. Staff are supportive and they engage well with the children. They encourage children to be creative, for instance when they paint their own pictures. During outdoor play, staff set challenges for children and show them how to use resources in different ways. Children have quiet areas where they can choose to do their homework or read a book. They enjoy using the school grounds for outdoor play in the fresh air. Children engage in relaxed conversations with their peers and staff. They cooperate with one another, for instance, when they construct their own models and suggest imaginative games to play together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's safety is significantly compromised. The provider does not promptly complete staff vetting processes to assure children's welfare. Despite this, children enjoy their time in the club and have fun with their friends. This is confirmed by parents when they say, 'Children love the club and look forward to attending'. Children are assigned a key person who monitors their well-being and makes sure their needs are met. Some staff have worked in the club for many years, providing consistency for children and parents, and fosters strong bonds between them. Staff set boundaries and remind children how to play safely. They promote children's independence and encourage them to do tasks for themselves. Older children show kindness towards the younger children, for instance, when they help them to tie their painting apron.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452800 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1079553 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 12 Total number of places 58 Number of children on roll 36 Name of registered person Kids and Co Limited

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 22 November 2016 Telephone number 01606 212529

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Kids and Co was registered in 2013. The club employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold early years or Playwork qualifications at level 3. The club opens each weekday from 8am to 9am and from 3pm to 6pm, during 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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