Jumping Jacks Afterschool Club

Jumping Jacks Afterschool Club Church Lane Community Centre, Church Lane, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2RZ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 2017 21 November 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

 The manager and staff have worked diligently together since the last inspection. The manager has addressed all previous actions and made improvements to improve the quality of the provision.  The manager accurately reflects on practice and the quality of the club. She gathers the views of parents, staff and children. She has a targeted action plan for making continued improvement.  Parents praise staff and the service offered by the club. They positively comment on the varied range of activities their children enjoy.  Children have good opportunities to make independent choices in their play. Staff value and include children's ideas when planning weekly activities.  Children demonstrate good enthusiasm and develop good social skills as they interact with staff and their peers. A new key-person system helps children to settle in and supports their emotional well-being effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 During some planned activities, staff do not fully extend children's creativity.  Staff do not extend opportunities to promote children's understanding of people and communities beyond their own 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

 provide children with more opportunities to develop their creative ideas  extend opportunities for children to learn more about other people and communities beyond their own experiences.

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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 manager.  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. All staff have now attended safeguarding training and have a secure understanding of safeguarding. They know the reporting procedures if they have concerns about a child's welfare. Robust recruitment and induction procedures are in place. The manager knows how to deal with any allegations against staff. She has started a leadership programme to develop her knowledge and skills further. The manager has introduced regular supervision sessions and professional development for staff. These are improving staff's practice and help children to benefit from the learning experiences on offer. The manager has started to build links with local schools children attend. They share information about children's learning and welfare to promote continuity in their care and learning. For example, focused planning is in place to further support younger children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the club and show high levels of engagement. For example, a project on healthy lifestyles helps children to learn through fun activities. Children make colourful art displays of their favourite healthy foods. Staff effectively promote children's language skills. For example, they skilfully engage children in conversations and ask them about their ideas and experiences. Children communicate confidently and readily share their views and opinions. Younger children enjoy dressing up and engaging in imaginative play. For example, they pretend to set up a café and take orders, supporting further their writing skills in a meaningful way. Children play collaboratively on computer consoles. Other children enjoy playing with construction toys. For instance, they build castles and explain their designs. Staff request children to write their planning ideas for activities. Staff use this information to provide experiences that

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

interest children and help them to develop skills for future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff warmly welcome children and maintain good risk assessments when collecting children from school. Children competently follow the daily routines and settle quickly upon arriving at the club. They enjoy healthy snacks and show an awareness of good hygiene practices. They use a good range of resources to improve their strength, balance and coordination skills. They are aware of safety and remind each other to walk indoors, so they do not fall and hurt themselves. They comment that they feel happy and safe at the club. Staff are good role models and help children to learn to be kind and respectful to each other. Children make their own posters of the club's rules. Furthermore, they have raised money for charity by creating their own raffle tickets and holding a bake sale.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY244960 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 1079545 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 43 Name of registered person Beverley Stradins

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 21 November 2016 Telephone number 01942 727 441

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Jumping Jacks Afterschool Club registered in 2003. The club opens each weekday during term time. Sessions are from 3pm to 6pm. The club employs four members of staff, three of whom hold early years qualifications at level 2 and above.

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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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