Higham P.A.W.S.

Higham P.A.W.S. Higham C.E. Primary School, Higham Hall Road, Higham, Burnley, BB12 9EU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2017 30 June 2015

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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

 Staff have very positive relationships with the children and are excellent role models.  Parents speak very highly of the club. They explain how the diverse mix of staff contributes very well to meeting all children's needs. They are given useful information about their children's experience in club are very happy with the care provided.  Staff have a good knowledge of how to protect children and keep them safe. Children behave well and enjoy helping staff.  Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the club. They happily take part in a wide range of experiences, including active sporting activities and indoor games. They have opportunities to select their own resources and take quiet time out if they choose to.  Children's views of the club are very positive. They say they love having the opportunity to play football, have a great range of choice in the foods they eat and they don't feel at all like they are still in school.

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This provision is good

 Staff promote children's health and well-being throughout the session. Children follow good hygiene routines, learn about healthy eating and get plenty of fresh air.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The organisation of snack time is not particularly effective. Younger children become restless from sitting too long.  The manager does not focus as sharply as possible on staff's professional development to continually extend their skills and 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

 review the organisation of some parts of the daily routine to minimise the time that children have to spend waiting  strengthen the evaluation of staff practice to identify further development opportunities, in order to continually raise the quality of the provision to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of practice during activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with staff and children during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager and looked at relevant documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The manager is supportive of staff obtaining additional childcare qualifications to ensure she has a well-qualified team. Staff understand the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and know what to do if they have any concerns. Staff know their roles and responsibilities and work together well. They are deployed well and are vigilant about children's safety. Secure entry and exit procedures ensure that children cannot leave unattended and parents need to be let in by a member of staff. Attendance records are accurate to ensure children are always accounted for and staff obtain up-to-date information from teachers if children are absent. Staff work closely with staff at the host school to ensure that children's needs are well known and met. The manager evaluates her setting well and works with staff and parents to identify areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff are experienced and have worked at the club for long periods. High-quality interactions and sensitive support help children achieve what they set out to do. For example, very young children help to pass around a tray of snacks to their friends, with gentle encouragement and advice on how to support the tray. Staff make good use of the outdoor environment. Older children are engrossed in an active football game, skilfully assisted by staff. Outdoor play is diverse and children have opportunities to sit in the sun and enjoy a drink while playing at being sisters in an elaborate make-believe game. Children have access to a good range of books and confidently approach staff to sit and read with them. Staff also support children with their homework if they choose to do this at the club.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff support children's understanding of safety well. Children are very familiar with the rules and where they can play outdoors. They explain that if staff sound a whistle they must stop what they are doing and go to the staff immediately. They know that one school boundary is next to a public path and do not go into this area. Staff support children's self-confidence as they encourage children to make to make their own decisions when others try to influence what they should eat and drink. Children proudly show off their certificates of achievement from school, and praise from staff reinforces their sense of achievement. Staff are calm and attentive to children's needs and take their views into account when choosing activities and resources for the session. This builds children's confidence when making decisions and helps to ensure they are engaged and interested.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY290942 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1092059 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 32 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person Lisa Jane Forbes

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 30 June 2015 Telephone number 07929850128

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Higham P.A.W.S. registered in 2004. The club employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The club opens Monday to Friday during term time only. Breakfast club is from 8am until 9am, and the after-school club runs from 3.30pm 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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