Kids Kabin, St Maries

Kids Kabin, St Maries St. Maries RC Primary School, Fulwood Road, SHEFFIELD, S10 3DQ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 2017 25 February 2015

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The management team and staff do not have enough understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. They are unsure of how to report a concern about a child's welfare. Furthermore, they do not know the procedure to follow if an allegation is made against a member of staff.  The management team and staff are not knowledgeable about recent changes in child protection legislation.  The management team does not use self-evaluation precisely enough to identify professional development opportunities in order to further enhance the quality of activities and experiences for children.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are confident and enjoy their time at the club. They choose happily from a large range of resources and activities. Staff help them to feel at ease and relaxed after their school day.  Staff share information about children's learning with the on-site school that they attend in order to complement their learning.  Children are kind and considerate to each other. They take turns when playing games and happily share resources. Children are respectful to the staff and other children and their behaviour is good.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve the staff's knowledge and skills in understanding the signs and symptoms of abuse, and the procedures to be followed should a concern arise about a child or an allegation be made against a staff member 11/07/2017

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Due Date

 ensure that managers and staff have an up-to-date knowledge of all aspects of safeguarding policy, procedure and practice, including current legislation. 11/07/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 use self-evaluation more precisely to identify professional development opportunities for staff that further enhance activities and experiences for children.

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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 and 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 inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. There is a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place and some staff have undertaken safeguarding training. However, staff are not aware of all the signs and symptoms of abuse to help them recognise when a child may be at risk. In addition, they do not have a secure understanding of the process that they must follow when reporting a concern. Furthermore, staff do not understand the procedure to follow in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff. The management team has failed to keep staff's knowledge up to date regarding changes in government legislation relating to safeguarding. Staff are unaware of their duty to prevent children from being exposed to extreme points of view. Staff recruitment procedures are thorough and checks are completed to confirm staff's ongoing suitability to be left alone with children. Ongoing supervision is carried out and monitoring of staff's practice takes place. Managers

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

complete evaluation to identify the club's strengths and areas for improvement. However, staff do not take part in professional development opportunities to further enhance the quality of activities and experiences for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are well supported by the caring and enthusiastic staff who plan challenging and stimulating activities that motivate and engage children. Children's creativity is promoted well by staff, who provide a varied range of resources and materials for children to explore. Children are excited about their birthdays and demonstrate good levels of concentration as they draw pictures of their favourite people. Staff find out from parents about their children's interests when they start at the club. This helps staff to engage new children in activities they enjoy from the onset. Parents talk positively about the club. They say that the friendly staff speak to them daily about their children's day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's safety is significantly compromised. Staff have created a welcoming environment that supports children's independence. Children's personal, social and emotional development are promoted effectively. They are learning to take turns and have lots of opportunities to play with their friends and children of different ages. Children are independent and do things for themselves. For example, they wash their hands and serve themselves a range of healthy snacks. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise. During outdoor play, staff set challenges for children and show them how to use resources in different ways.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411100 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1094356 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 - 8 Total number of places 33 Number of children on roll 90 Name of registered person Kids Kabin Partnership

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Date of previous inspection 25 February 2015 Telephone number 07887704694

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Kids Kabin, St Maries registered in 2010. The after-school club employs five members of childcare staff, four of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The club opens from Monday to Friday, during term time only. Sessions are from 3.20pm until 6pm. The club serves children who attend St Maries Catholic Primary School.

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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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