Hopscotch Corner

Hopscotch Corner Greetland Methodist Church, Rochdale Road, Greetland, HALIFAX, West Yorkshire, HX4 8JG

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 May 2017 23 February 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 a strong focus on keeping children safe. Good health and safety policies and procedures are in place and can be seen in practice. High priority is given to ensuring that children are safely escorted to the club from the school.  Children behave well. Staff praise positive behaviour and act as good role models. They develop trusting relationships, promote emotional well-being and treat children with respect. This helps children to feel secure and well cared for.  Partnerships with the school are good. Staff work closely with class teachers. Two-way communication regarding children's learning and achievement is shared daily. As a result, staff have a good understanding of children's level of attainment and offer a range of experiences that complements their learning in school.  Staff plan opportunities for children to learn about how people live in the wider world, in order to support their understanding of similarities and differences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The views of parents are not consistently included in the evaluation of the club as the manager makes improvements and plans for future developments.  Sometimes staff do not maximise opportunities for children to develop their creativity and express their own ideas.

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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

 build on the evaluation process and consistently include the views of all parents  provide more opportunities for children to freely explore a wide variety of materials and experiment with colour, design and texture.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities inside and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to members of staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.  The inspector observed staff working with children and discussed the joint observation of practice with the manager.  The inspector checked evidence of staff's suitability and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures to safeguard children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The manager is experienced and qualified and has a good understanding of the requirements the club must meet. She meets with staff regularly to discuss future plans and ideas for improvement. For example, staff are planning to develop further an area for older children to relax and have quieter, more reflective moments. Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a good understanding of the signs that may indicate a child is suffering harm and know how to refer any concerns, should they arise. Robust recruitment and vetting procedures are in place to help ensure the suitability of all staff working in the club. The manager holds individual meetings with staff to discuss their performance. Training attended by individuals is cascaded back to other staff members. This helps to improve staff's knowledge and skills. Parents comment positively about the club. They are very appreciative of staff's efforts in supporting and caring for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff provide children with activities to successfully complement their learning in school. For example, children continue the topic of fairy tales through craft activities within the club. Children display high levels of confidence and motivation. They choose what they want to do and they concentrate for long periods of time. For example, children become absorbed in decorating their princess dress. Children use their imaginations in the role play area where they enjoy pretending to be in a cafe. Older children show kindness and patience towards younger children, encouraging them to lead the imaginative play. Overall, staff's interactions are positive. They listen to what children are saying and respond positively. Staff share information with parents on a daily basis about what the children have done at school and in the club.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in this warm and friendly club. Children say they enjoy the different activities available at the club and also enjoy playing with their friends. Resources are of a high quality and are appropriate for all the different ages of children attending. Children's growing independence is effectively promoted. For example, children make their own choices in play and suggest new ideas for activities they would like to do in the school holidays. Healthy lifestyles are promoted well. Children have daily opportunities to play outdoors and benefit from balanced, nutritious meals and snacks. On entry, settling-in visits are arranged and planned depending on children's individual needs. This helps to prepare children emotionally for their first day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408536 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 1094281 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 3 - 13 Total number of places 45 Number of children on roll 22 Name of registered person Hopscotch Corner Ltd

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2015 Telephone number 07889182356

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Hopscotch Corner registered in 2010. The club employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, four hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The club is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 8.30am and from 3pm to 6pm, during term time. It is also open from 7.30am until 6pm in the school holidays.

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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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