Arnside After School Club

Arnside After School Club Educational Institute, Church Hill, Arnside, CARNFORTH, Lancashire, LA5 0DF

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2017 12 June 2014

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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

 Children are truly happy in this inclusive club. They form excellent relationships with dedicated and caring staff who value all children. This contributes towards children being confident to express their individuality.  Transition into the club is seamless. Staff implement rigorous procedures to transport children safely from nearby schools to the club. They offer a great deal of comfort, support and reassurance to children to help nurture their emotional well-being.  Staff provide fun and meaningful learning experiences that complement children's learning from home and school, helping to build on their existing skills and abilities.  Staff's positive nature and appreciative culture is filtered through their good teaching and interactions. This helps children to adopt friendly relationships where they value and respect the achievements and good work of others.  Managers and leaders are passionate about what they do. They place children at the

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This provision is good

heart of their evaluations, seeking regular feedback on what children enjoy and what they would like to learn next. Parents praise the high-quality provision the and staff.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Systems to monitor staff performance are not rigorous enough to provide a sharp focus on enhancing development opportunities and the quality of teaching to the highest levels.

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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

 strengthen performance management systems for staff and focus more precisely on enhancing their knowledge and skills to the very highest levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of experiences provided and the impact this has on children's enjoyment and engagement, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector held a meeting with the provider and manager. She held discussions with children and staff at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the manager during a child-initiated activity indoors.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of staff, policies and procedures, a record of staff qualifications and training, and the provider's self-evaluation documents.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection and from comments noted on recent feedback forms.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff attend regular safeguarding training and receive regular updates. This helps to ensure that they have the most up-to-date knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern. Recruitment and induction procedures are robust and help to ensure that all staff are skilled and suitable for their role. Staff are vigilant. They carry out effective daily health and safety checks. These contribute towards ensuring that any potential hazards are minimised and areas of play are safe and fit for purpose. Staff work in close partnership with local schools. They share information about children's care and learning, which helps to provide continuity for all children attending. Staff work together very well and draw upon each other's strengths.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children clearly enjoy their time at the club. The well-qualified staff provide a good range of experiences that complements children's learning from school and helps to extend on their current interests and skills. For example, staff use everyday routines, such as snack time, to help children extend on their calculating and counting skills. This helps children to develop a greater understanding of different mathematical concepts. Staff take interest in the well-known stories that children are reading. They offer opportunities for children to act these out to help enhance their imagination and performing arts skills. Children take an active role when communicating their views for future learning. They readily engage with others when playing with small-world toys. Staff's good use of questions help children to set the scene and act out a narrative, aiding their communication and language development. Staff keep parents and teachers informed of the achievements and progress

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

that children are making, and offer tips and ideas to extend their learning further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel secure and confident in the club. Effective techniques, such as the buddy system and fun talent contests, contribute towards children adopting friendly, caring and considerate natures. Staff are calm and sensitive in their approach to behaviour management. Methods, such as reward charts, help children to recognise and celebrate aspects of positive behaviour. Staff provide many opportunities for children to develop healthy lifestyles. For example, children take a leading role in helping to prepare healthy fruits and vegetables to help develop independence. They enjoy being active during games, such as table tennis and football. Staff promote good hygiene practices in fun ways to help keep children safe and healthy. They work with parents to maintain consistency when children are extending their current self-care skills. Staff continually praise children for their efforts, in order to help boost their confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY258148 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1087901 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 - 10 Total number of places 23 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person Arnside After School Club Committee

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Date of previous inspection 12 June 2014 Telephone number 01524 762 828

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Arnside After School Club registered in 2003. It is managed by a voluntary committee and operates from within the Educational Institute in Arnside. The club employs three members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold appropriate qualifications at level 3. The club opens from Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are from 3.15pm 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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