Highfield Funclub

Highfield Funclub Harrogate Ladies College, Clarence Drive, Harrogate, HG1 2QG

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 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

 The well-qualified staff are skilled and sensitive in helping all children to form secure emotional attachments. Children's individual needs are met well through effective care practices and their emotional well-being is actively promoted.  Children develop good relationships and gain increased levels of confidence as they interact with children of all ages. Older children are positive role models for younger children as they answer their inquisitive questions and invite them to join in with their games.  Staff have good links with the host school. They regularly exchange information about children which enables staff to plan activities that match their interests and complement the learning that takes place in school.  Children enjoy their time in the club and are very happy and relaxed. They choose from a very wide range of activities and experiences on offer to them in the club and in the outdoor play area.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, staff are too keen to do things for children. This reduces the opportunities children have to practise and further develop their independence skills.  The views of staff, parents and children are not consistently included in the evaluation of the club as the manager makes improvements and plans for future developments.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to do things for themselves that help further promote their independence skills  build on the evaluation process and consistently include the views of all parents and children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager and looked at relevant documentation, including staff qualifications and their Disclosure and Barring Service checks. She also viewed the policies and procedures, including the safeguarding policy.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and also took account of their written views.  The inspector spoke to staff and children throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The manager and staff fully understand their responsibilities and have developed robust policies and procedures. They are vigilant in ensuring these are understood by staff and implemented effectively. For example, systems introduced for recruitment, induction, supervision and ongoing regulatory training are successful in ensuring that staff are suitable to work with children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Leaders follow local safeguarding procedures to ensure that children are fully protected. Staff understand and implement the clear policies and procedures in place. Staff are alert to the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of abuse. They know how to respond to any concerns about children's welfare. Staff within the club work well as a team. They are enthusiastic and ensure that children's needs are met. They talk to parents and teachers daily and share information. This means that children benefit from continuity in their care

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Key persons gather important information from parents before children start at the club. This includes information about children's preferences, likes and dislikes. They use this information well, along with details gathered from the teacher, to plan activities and games that children enjoy. Staff reflect on and talk about topics that are occurring at school. Older children play cooperatively with younger children. For example, they teach the younger children how to skip. Children use their imaginations in the role play area where they enjoy pretending to be at the airport. Overall, they demonstrate good design skills as they make the aeroplane out of boxes. Children are provided with a good range of resources and materials at the craft table. All children listen and follow written instructions of how to make play dough. They all join in showing how they can add glitter and colour to the dough. Staff share information with parents on a daily basis about what the children

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The manager and staff ensure children's safety through effective risk assessments. Staff make daily checks to ensure good steps are taken to remove or minimise any potential hazards for children. Staff reinforce children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe as they play outside. For example, staff remind children as they go along the monkey bars to go one way only. Children are provided with healthy and nutritious food. Children behave well and play cooperatively. Staff are good role models and are friendly and caring in this welcoming setting. There are clear boundaries and expectations that encourage good behaviour. Staff interact well with children and offer lots of praise and encouragement for their efforts. Children talk to others in a calm, polite and respectful manner. Children learn to play well together and negotiate with their peers. This helps to promote their social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497005 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1035105 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 30 Number of children on roll 103 Name of registered person Funcare Limited

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01423545980

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Highfield Funclub was registered in 2015. The club employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, four hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The club opens from Monday to Friday and term time only. Sessions are from 7.30am to 8.30am and 4pm 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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