Play and Learn Before & After School Club

Play and Learn Before & After School Club Thythorn Field Cp School, Bideford Close, WIGSTON, Leicestershire, LE18 2QU

p.1

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2017 21 January 2015

p.1

3

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Not applicable

p.1

This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The regular supervision of staff is not embedded into practice. This does not effectively enhance their ongoing professional development in order to best support children's needs.  Children do not always have enough opportunities to lead their own play and follow their interests. Staff do not provide children with a good range of resources and purposeful activities to choose from that is suitable and meets their needs.  Staff do not organise the daily routines well enough to ensure that children are consistently able to engage in activities of their choosing.  The provider and manager do not make sufficient use of self-evaluation and monitoring procedures to identify areas of weaker practice and inform future development.

p.1

It has the following strengths

 Children form strong relationships with staff. Older and younger children play well together and build firm friendships.  Children have good opportunities to be physically active and enjoy spending time outdoors.  There are established links with the host school. The manager exchanges information with teachers daily to help provide continuity in children's care and learning.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

Due Date

 provide individual supervision and coaching for staff to help them continually build on their practice and to assist them in promoting children's interests 01/12/2017

p.2

Due Date

 provide children with a good range of resources and purposeful activities to choose from that is suitable and meets their needs. 01/12/2017

p.2

Due Date

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

p.2

Due Date

 review the organisation of routines to ensure that children are able to consistently engage in activities of their choosing  strengthen evaluation processes to include the views of parents and children, and to identify ways to improve the quality of the provision.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the care of children outdoors and inside.  The inspector viewed areas used by children attending the club. She spoke to staff, children and the headteacher of the school at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector held discussions with the manager about leadership and management, including how practice is evaluated.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of vetting procedures and the suitability of staff.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents and took account of their views.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The manager is qualified and experienced. However, she does not disseminate her knowledge and skills and effectively support and supervise staff. As a result, she has not been fully effective in developing the quality of staff interactions and good practice overall. Self-evaluation has not been used effectively to ensure continuous improvement. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The manager and staff have a suitable knowledge and understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities. They are aware of the possible signs of abuse and know what to do should they be concerned about a child's welfare. Staff are deployed effectively. They remain vigilant at all times and supervise children appropriately. Staff carry out daily safety checks of the premises and resources. They work with school staff to ensure that the environment is safe and secure. Parents comment that their children enjoy attending the club. They praise the staff for their

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Children are greeted warmly by staff. They are eager to share what they have been doing during the school day. Information is gathered from parents about their child at the start, giving staff an insight into children's interests and individual needs. Children seek out their friends and organise themselves, playing team games outdoors, such as football. Children share and help each other, for instance, to use pumps to blow up balloons. Staff watch over children, occasionally joining in and offering suggestions. However, children do not have enough opportunities to make choices and develop their interests as resources are limited. Children use their muscle skills to pat, mould and shape materials, such as dough. They use tools, such as rollers and cutters, to make different shapes and patterns.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children are happy, settled and relaxed. They speak confidently to visitors about the club and the activities that they enjoy, such as playing football. However, they also comment that they do not always have regular access to some other activities that they also enjoy. Children's good health is promoted well. They follow good hygiene routines and fully understand the importance of handwashing. Children choose from a wide variety of foods each day and enjoy the social occasion of tea time. However, daily routines are not always well organised. At times, children have to wait for resources to be made available to them so that they can continue with their play. Children behave well and staff talk to them about right and wrong. They help children to take turns and negotiate with their peers, building on skills that are needed for school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY391310 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1093798 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 6 Name of registered person Play & Learn Before & After School Club Limited

p.4

reference number

Date of previous inspection 21 January 2015 Telephone number 0116 288 9040

p.4

reference number

Play and Learn Before & After School Club registered in 2009. It employs three members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications, including the manager, who has qualified teacher status. The club opens from Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 7.30am until 8.45am, and from 3pm until 6pm.

p.4

reference number

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.

p.4

reference number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

reference number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

reference number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

reference number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5