Superstars Activity Club Quorn

Superstars Activity Club Quorn St. Bartholomews Primary School, Willowcroft, Quorn, LOUGHBOROUGH, Leicestershire, LE12 8HQ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2017 8 June 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 and the provider have worked closely together to improve quality and address issues raised at the last inspection. Staff are now effectively deployed, in order to ensure that children's welfare and care needs are consistently met.  Staff plan and provide a wide range of activities that supports children's all-round development. Children demonstrate good imagination and motivation and make full use of the space and good selection of resources available.  Staff provide an environment that is nurturing and welcoming. They foster children's emotional and physical well-being very well. Children are extremely happy, confident and motivated to play and explore.  The behaviour of children at the club is very good. Staff help children build positive values and attitudes about themselves, learning and each other. They give children the time to share their thoughts and feelings. Children feel valued and play harmoniously

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Systems for staff supervision are not yet sharply focused enough on raising the already good quality of practice and performance to the highest possible level.  The management team does not yet fully review or evaluate the impact of any plans or improvements made, in order to raise the quality of the provision 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

 develop the current system for staff supervision and provide further opportunities for them to enhance their individual knowledge and skills  evaluate the plans of the areas which have been identified for development and review the impact that improvements have made, in order to aim towards delivering the highest possible quality provision for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of premises that are used by the club and spoke to staff members and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed and observed the activities available.  The inspector held a meeting with the 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a suitable awareness of their responsibilities to protect children from harm. They are able to talk about what they would do should they be concerned about a child's welfare. Risk assessments are in place and used to reduce potential risks to children. Parents speak highly of the staff and say they appreciate the flexible care they provide. They comment that their children look forward to attending and staff know them well and provide a warm and welcoming environment. Staff have planning meetings and attend mandatory training to keep updated with any changes to legislation, policy and practice. They have individual discussions with the manager which, generally, help to develop their effectiveness in working with children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children arrive with enthusiasm and are eager to participate in activities which are based on their interests. They confidently choose resources and have access to an extensive range of craft and collage materials. This enables them to investigate different ways of doing things. Children enjoy using glue, crayons and scissors to create Mother's Day cards. They embroider and use coloured pipe cleaners to decorate small baskets. Staff join in children's play and provide support and suggestions to keep them engaged. They encourage children to share their ideas and experiences and stimulate purposeful conversations. Staff have strong partnerships with the host school. They have regular discussions with the school staff to find out about children's achievements. They use the information they gain to plan activities which complement what the children are learning at school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are welcoming, caring and sensitive in supporting children's individual care needs. This ensures children's emotional well-being is well supported and strong relationships exist between staff and all children. Children are familiar with the routines and behavioural expectations of the club. They share, take turns and cooperate well with staff and each other. Staff encourage children to use good manners and they teach them to value and respect themselves and others. Children learn about the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy an extensive range of healthy snacks and access fresh air and exercise in the outdoor play area. Staff teach children to do things for themselves whenever possible to help promote independence skills. For example, children wash their hands, choose their own snacks and clear away their own plates.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449039 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1058529 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 32 Number of children on roll 109 Name of registered person Superstars Activity Club Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 8 June 2016 Telephone number 07854 451904

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Superstars Activity Club Quorn was registered in 2012. The club employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The club opens from Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 7.30am until 8.55am and 3pm 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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