Taverham Afterschool Club And Playscheme

Taverham Afterschool Club And Playscheme Taverham Village Hall, Sandy Lane, Taverham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6JR

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2017 12 August 2013

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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 places high importance on seeking children's views of the club. She uses this information to help her to evaluate provision. She takes account of children's comments and changes provision to accommodate their interests and needs.  Staff at the club exchange information with the schools that children attend so that they can provide continuity in children's learning and care. Staff plan activities at the club to continue and expand on the topics and themes that children learn in school.  Children are eager to take part in activities which promote their creativity and enable them to explore their ideas. They use a range of tools for cutting, spreading and decorating their creations, which they proudly take home to share with parents.  Staff build secure relationships with children and respond well to them. Children are confident to seek staff out when they need help and welcome staff into their play.

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This provision is good

 Children develop good social skills as they play alongside their peers. They enjoy taking part in collaborative activities and games and responsibly tidy away toys together.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, children do not show high levels of concentration during quieter activities. Staff do not always consider where the activities are best set up to achieve the maximum benefit to children.  Staff do not give the same consideration to thoughtful planning of the outdoor environment as they do inside. This means that children who prefer to learn outdoors do not always benefit from the same stimulating experiences.

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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

 enable children to fully benefit from all of the resources and opportunities available to them  strengthen the planning for activities in the outdoor environment in order to help children who prefer to be outside to have enriching and inspiring opportunities to play and learn.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the activities indoors and outdoors and the interactions between staff and children.  The inspector talked to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the club manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the club 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 good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a secure understanding of the procedure to follow if they have concerns about children's welfare. Staff complete additional training to ensure they have the most current knowledge of safeguarding legislation and procedures. Staff check the areas used by children to ensure they are safe and suitable. The premises is secure to ensure only those suitable to have contact with children do so. Secure recruitment procedures are in place. Appropriate checks are completed to assess staff's suitability to work with children. The manager works closely with the staff and provides appropriate supervision and support to ensure they offer children good quality learning opportunities. Staff are well qualified and seek additional training to help build on their skills and knowledge. Staff keep parents informed about what children do in the club. They exchange information with parents so that children's needs continue to be met and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

they fully benefit from what is available at the club. Parents comment positively about children's experiences in the club and that their children are safe and secure.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff plan suitable experiences and opportunities for children and give them an active role in planning for future activities. Children's requests and interests are incorporated into the planning of provision which helps children to remain engaged and interested in what is offered at the club. Staff build on what children learn at school. They learn about different cultural traditions and celebrations, and the characteristics of other countries to enhance their understanding of the wider world. Staff interact with the children throughout the session. Children enjoy to join in craft activities. They access a wide range of resources for sticking, colouring and gluing. They competently use scissors safely and put resources away when they have finished using them. Staff join in with children's play and support their learning through asking questions to develop children's thinking further. They make suggestions to help children find solutions, such as how to complete a desired model out

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

of cardboard materials. Parents comment that children's interests at home are also planned for in the club, such as children's keen interest in a train track.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are good role models to children. They are kind, friendly and polite and take an interest in stories children have about life outside of the club. Staff support children to maintain healthy lifestyles. They provide children with healthy food to eat and ensure they keep hydrated throughout the session. Children run around and exercise in the fresh air. They enthusiastically join in an energetic game of rounders. They listen to staff who explain the rules to them. Children take turns with their peers and follow staff's instructions. Children's good hygiene is promoted and they are reminded to wash their hands before eating and before taking part in a food-based activity. Children know the routines in the club and quickly settle to the activities available, once they have put their belongings safely away. This helps them to become independent when managing self-care and when accessing resources. Staff manage children's behaviour positively and praise

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

their efforts. Children welcome staff's praise and display good levels of self-esteem.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY252206 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1064399 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 0 - 11 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 85 Name of registered person Sharon Douglas

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Date of previous inspection 12 August 2013 Telephone number 07984 788358

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Taverham Afterschool Club and Playscheme was registered in 2003. The club employs four members of childcare staff. All staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The club opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Session times are from 3pm to 6pm, term time. A holiday club operates from 8am to 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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