Abc Childcare at Boothstown

Abc Childcare at Boothstown Boothstown Methodist Primary School, 6 Chapel Street, Manchester, M28 1DG

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 June 2017 Not applicable

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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

 Relationships between staff and children are strong. Children are relaxed and have fun. They communicate confidently with staff and each other.  Staff listen to children's views and respond to their ideas. This helps them provide interesting activities and toys which keep children well occupied and engaged.  The well-organised key-person system helps to ensure the needs of the youngest children are consistently met. Staff make good use of their observations and knowledge of each child to provide them with good levels of support.  Staff promote children's physical skills well. They make good use of the playground and outdoor spaces to provide opportunities for children to enjoy sports and play vigorously.  Good links with the headteacher and other staff within the host school help to ensure that children are safeguarded and that their individual needs are known and met.  The provider monitors the temporary manager closely and offers good support to

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This provision is good

ensure the club operates effectively and continues to improve.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Professional development opportunities for staff are not broad or astutely targeted towards ways that will help every individual build on their practice and deliver the highest quality provision for children.  At times, staff do too much for the children. They do not always challenge and promote the highest levels of personal independence, particularly during snack time.

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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

 enhance professional development opportunities for staff, astutely targeting ways that will help them build on their practice and move towards delivering the highest quality provision for children  consider further ways to help children develop high levels of personal independence, particularly during snack times.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the school hall and the outdoor areas, and assessed the impact this has on children's enjoyment and development.  The inspector and the deputy manager observed a planned activity and evaluated the effectiveness of staff practice and the provision for children.  The inspector held meetings with the provider and deputy manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as records of children's attendance, accidents, staff supervision, qualification and training records, and evidence of the suitability of staff.  The inspector spoke to children, staff and the headteacher of the host school. She took account of the views of other parents using information provided by the club.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The current programme of staff supervision and development prioritises health and safety related training, such as child protection, first aid and food safety. There is a clear induction programme and staff know what to do should they have any concerns about children's welfare. This includes sharing relevant information with leaders in the host school to help ensure consistency in promoting children's safety and welfare. All required records are in place. Registration procedures are robust and staff are well deployed to ensure children are well supervised indoors and outdoors. Parents are consulted and they say that their children enjoy coming to the club. Leaders welcome and respond to the views of parents and children to help them reflect on the quality of the provision and make any relevant improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The early years lead staff make good use of their qualifications to provide good quality, enjoyable experiences for children. Staff make good use of what they know about the children to provide activities which interest them and enable them to practise the skills they are developing in school. Staff provide imaginative opportunities for children to develop their creativity. On the day of the inspection staff provided a range of paints and glitter with folded paper to encourage children to make prints. Staff demonstrate effectively, helping children to understand instructions. They add suggestions which help children to see other possibilities and ideas. They encourage children to experiment and give it a go. Staff interact positively with the children and build excitement so the children are keen to see what happens next. Aided by their strong relationships, staff promote communication well. They skilfully ask questions which encourage children to think and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is positively supported. They know many of the staff well and feel safe because they recognise them from school. The key-person system is well organised and makes very good use of staff skills and their already established bonds with children. This is particularly beneficial when children are new to the club and when they need some additional support. Children are positively encouraged to learn about behaving in safe, healthy ways. Staff use group discussions as a way to help children set, and understand, the rules and expectations. They make very good use of the school playground to encourage daily play outdoors in the fresh air. The staff recognise and support children's interest in sports activities, such as football, which is currently extremely popular with the boys attending. Younger children learn from their older friends as they notice and copy their skills. Healthy choices are encouraged and the provision of snacks

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

has been improved in response to the ideas of parents and children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484974 Local authority Salford Inspection number 1002404 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 - 8 Total number of places 64 Number of children on roll 126 Name of registered person ABC Pre-School Limited

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07495 334580

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Abc Childcare at Boothstown registered in 2015. It operates from the hall and designated classrooms within Boothstown Methodist Primary School in the Boothstown area of Worsley, Manchester. It is one of eleven provisions managed by ABC Pre-school Limited. The club serves children from the host school. It opens each weekday from 7.30am to 9am and 3.20pm to 5.50pm, during term time only. There are 11 members of staff, three of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3.

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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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