Chill Out Fun Club

Chill Out Fun Club St. Bedes Old School Building, Clayton Green, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 7EB

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2017 8 December 2016

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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

 Leadership and management are strong. The manager and staff have worked hard to address actions raised at the previous inspection. Staff are supported through regular supervision and performance reviews. They have undertaken a wide range of training courses and have a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and how to keep children safe in the club.  Partnerships between home and the club are well established. Parents are asked to contribute their views about the quality of service provided. Parents praise the level of care that staff provide for their children. Information sharing with practitioners from the host school, neighbouring school and parents is used effectively to help support children's needs.  Children are happy and very settled in the club. They enjoy warm and affectionate relationships with staff. Staff are good role models who treat children fairly and with

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This provision is good

respect. Children are enthusiastic and display high levels of confidence and self-esteem.  The vibrant environment is clean, safe and organised well. The different display boards are used well to showcase children's different pieces of work. This helps support children to develop positive attitudes to learning and have pride in their achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not make the most of opportunities for children to be involved in and learn about making healthy food choices and gain a greater understanding of the benefits of healthy eating.  Staff do not make the most of opportunities to extend children's confidence in group activities and support them to explore their thinking beyond their immediate knowledge.

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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

 explore and provide more varied ways in which children can learn about making healthy food choices and develop a greater understanding of the benefits of healthy eating  provide more opportunities that challenge children to build their confidence in group activities and be able to explore and extend their thinking beyond their immediate knowledge.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the club and observed the activities indoors.  The inspector checked the outdoor area was safe and secure.  The inspector talked to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager, who is also 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. Clear policies, procedures and risk assessments are in place and implemented effectively by staff. All staff are aware of the procedures for reporting concerns or allegations. The club is safe and secure. Visitors are signed in and regular risk assessments are carried out by the manager and staff. Recruitment and vetting procedures are robust. Staff place great emphasis on ensuring the activities at the club complement those undertaken in school. Staff make good use of daily conversations and a communication book to ensure children's continued good progress and care needs are well met. Parents comment they are very happy with the flexible and invaluable service the club provides and that staff are lovely and know children very well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff are well qualified and experienced and have worked at the club for sustained periods of time. This means they know children and their families well. They provide a wide range of resources and activities suitable for children of all ages and stages of development. Children particularly enjoy crafts, role play and construction. Some activities are planned to complement the learning children undertake at school. For example, extending children's communication and social skills. Staff incorporate these concepts through play and shape activities to reflect children's interests. For example, children construct with a range of connectable sticks and blocks, play board games and uses available resources, such as tents, chairs and lights, to make a role play space station. Overall, staff interact positively with children and listen to their ideas and suggestions. These experiences support children to be confident communicators and develop their critical-thinking skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Additionally, staff make the most of these activities to extend children's mathematical skills. They count out the blocks and discuss concepts, such as shape, space and measure. Children show a motivation to learn and build on their developing literacy and creative skills as they design and write out greetings cards for friends and family. Staff encourage children to extend their listening and participation skills. For example, children enthusiastically take part in a range of team games and circle-time activities. These experiences also provide children with the opportunity to talk about feelings and emotions and be involved in decisions made about the club.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are extremely happy and settled in the club. They talk fondly about the club and the staff. Children demonstrate a real sense of pride in their achievements. For example, they proudly show off their work and the creations they have made. Children are kind and courteous with each other and the staff. They demonstrate their good understanding of behaviour and safety. For example, during a craft activity they wait patiently for their turn and carefully use resources, such as scissors and glue. Staff give them lots of praise and encouragement for their efforts. Overall, staff support children to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children play outdoors and are encouraged to be physically active. They have access to fresh drinking water and manage their own needs for a drink as and when they want.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 309776 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1080415 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 60 Number of children on roll 58 Name of registered person Susan Marie Jones

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Date of previous inspection 8 December 2016 Telephone number 07803 825379 and 07990 852 333

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Chill Out Fun Club was registered in 1999. The club employs five members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or 3. The club opens from Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 7.30am until 9am and 3.15pm until 5.30pm.

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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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