Wise Owl Kids Den At Bottesford Infants School

Wise Owl Kids Den At Bottesford Infants School Bottesford Infant School, Manor Road, SCUNTHORPE, South Humberside, DN16 3PB

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2017 28 January 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

 Children enjoy the time they spend at the club. They have fun taking part in the wide range of activities on offer. Children enjoy playing with their friends and staff.  Staff are vigilant when it comes to children's safety. The premises is secure and staff deploy themselves well to ensure that children are always supervised.  Children respond well to the routines and structure of the session. Their behaviour is excellent and they are considerate of others.  Staff plan and provide activities based on children's interests and requests. Children choose whether they would like to take part in active games or spend some time in quieter activities, resting and relaxing after the long school day.  Children are articulate and thoughtful communicators. They are confident to speak in a large group about their day and enthusiastically tell everyone what they have been up to. Children then listen carefully as everyone takes their turn to speak. These

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This provision is good

discussions are facilitated very well by staff who show a genuine interest in the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always communicate with parents as effectively as possible when it comes to relaying crucial information relating to their policies and procedures. Parents' views are valued, however, they are not always used to enhance the quality of the club even further.

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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

 devise more effective ways to communicate with parents so that they fully understand the club's policies and procedures and are given varied opportunities to contribute to the further improvement of the club.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the interactions between staff and children in the school hall.  The inspector talked to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the outside area with the club manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the club manager and provider. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff are clear of their responsibilities regarding child protection and know the action they must take if they have any concerns about a child in their care or a colleague. Robust recruitment procedures are in place to ensure that all staff are suitable to work with children. The club leader, manager and staff team work closely with the owner and together they form a strong team. They evaluate the quality of the setting and involve children with this to ensure their views are heard. Clear priorities for improvement are driving the quality of the club forward. Staff have taken the recommendation that was raised at the last inspection on board and have improved the range of imaginative play resources they have. This demonstrates their commitment to improve. The staff team are well qualified and have regular access to support and training. They work in close partnership with the school and pre-school to

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

monitor children's learning and development so they can support children's progress. Parents are highly complimentary about the club and staff. They say that nothing is too much trouble and their children are very happy.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff are skilled at interacting with children in an age-appropriate way. They know that some of the younger children need more support during activities and others prefer to be more independent. Staff play with the children and have lots of fun. Children show staff the pirate treasure map they have drawn and staff facilitate some very interesting geographical conversations. Children enjoy a science game where they have to guess which objects will sink or float in the water. Children are happy, they laugh and smile as they enjoy what they are doing. They proudly show staff and visitors their drawings and are praised highly for their efforts, which boosts their confidence and self-esteem. Staff involve children with the planning of the session which ensures they have choice and gives them a sense of ownership of their club.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff form close bonds with the children which helps them feel safe. Children comment on how much they enjoy coming to the club and how much they like the staff. Children's good health is promoted and they are provided with a nutritious snack tea. They enjoy selecting the ingredients of their choice to make their own cheese, ham and salad wraps. Snack time is a happy, social occasion where children chat to each other and staff about their day. Staff are happy to provide alternative foods to those children who request them. Children's allergies and dietary requirements are carefully considered when the menu is planned. Outdoor play is available every day unless the weather is particularly wet. Staff and children are developing a small area outside where they can grow plants and vegetables.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420004 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 1094605 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 - 11 Total number of places 45 Number of children on roll 65 Name of registered person Wise Owl Private Day Nursery Limited

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Date of previous inspection 28 January 2015 Telephone number 01724 487522

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Wise Owl Kids Den At Bottesford Infants School was registered in 2010 and is privately owned. It operates from the site of Bottesford Infant School. The club employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 2, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 5. The owner holds qualified teacher status. The club opens from Monday to Friday term time only. Sessions are from 7.50am until 8.50am and from 3.15pm to 5.45 pm.

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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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