Time 4 Nursery & Overton Kids Club

Time for Nursery @ Overton Kids Club The Scout Hut, Middleton Road, Overton, Lancashire, LA3 3HB

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 July 2017 3 March 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

 Managers and staff use evaluation effectively to identify ways to continually improve the club. They encourage children to reflect on what they have enjoyed and think of future activities to take part in.  Children behave exceptionally well. They help to set their own rules and boundaries. This helps them to understand and adhere to them. Children of all ages get on well together and play harmoniously.  Children form strong attachments with staff and each other. This helps to support their emotional well-being. Children have a strong sense of belonging and their confidence and independence is strongly fostered.  Staff work well with parents and partnerships are strong. Parents spoken to on the day are highly complimentary. They state that staff are always attentive and that their children enjoy attending the club.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Systems for monitoring staff practice are not yet highly focused on strengthening the good quality of interactions even further.  Staff do not consistently gather sufficient information from teachers about children's ongoing experiences to complement these through activities provided at the club.

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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 systems for the monitoring of staff practice that identify areas to develop and help to raise the quality of interactions to an even higher level  strengthen links with the schools that children attend to promote a more shared approach to supporting children's experiences and interests.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises, talked with children and discussed aspects of policy and practice with staff.  The inspector observed interactions between staff and children inside and outside and assessed the quality of interactions.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the manager of the club.  The inspector held a meeting with the area manager. She looked at relevant documentation, discussed self-evaluation and checked evidence of staff qualifications and their suitability.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents taking their views into account.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities. They know what to do if they are concerned about a child's welfare. Staff complete mandatory training and are well informed about the latest safeguarding legislation. Staff implement policies and procedures precisely, contributing to the safe and efficient management of the club. The premises is safe and secure. Daily checks help to ensure that any hazards within the building are minimised. Senior managers follow good recruitment procedures and new staff follow a thorough induction process. The area manager holds regular supervision meetings and training is regularly undertaken. This means that all staff constantly update their skills and knowledge. Staff deployment is well managed with children safely escorted from the schools that they attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enter the club full of enthusiasm. They readily choose from the exciting and interesting range of activities available, which helps children to play and have fun. Younger children enjoy exploring and manipulating dough. They become absorbed in making and transforming the material. Staff show a sincere interest in children, talking to them about their day. Children are responsive and a good dialogue ensues, promoting effective communication and language skills. Staff guide and support children as they create hanging mobiles. They give children time to decide what materials to use from the wide range available. Children focus well on producing their creations, developing good hand-to-eye coordination and physical skills. Older children concentrate well, for instance, when using sewing needles and thread. Children show pride in their achievements, anxious to take their creations home and share with parents. Children are encouraged to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

read and enjoy books. For example, older children record and display their thoughts about favourite books and stories that they have read.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The experienced and well-qualified staff team works well together to meet children's needs. Key persons know their children well and use information gathered from parents and carers to support children effectively. Children are happy and settled in the warm, inviting and stimulating environment. Children can rest, read and relax in a well-organised quiet room. Children confidently talk to visitors about what they like at the club. They make comments, such as, 'There is nothing that I don't like' and 'I love coming. There is always so much to do.' Children understand the importance of healthy practice. They confidently and independently manage hygienic routines to prevent the spread of germs. Children help to plan a snack time menu with guidance from staff, who consistently promote healthy eating. Children have opportunities to spend plenty of time being active and healthy inside and outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361467 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1093176 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 26 Number of children on roll 4 Name of registered person Mrs Sarah Louise Rodriguez and Mrs Laura Jane Morgans Partnership

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Date of previous inspection 3 March 2015 Telephone number 07805 529494

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Time for Nursery @ Overton Kids Club registered in 2007. The club is linked to Time for Nursery at Heysham, Lancashire. The club employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3, and one staff member holds a qualification at level 2. The club opens from Monday to Friday, term-time only. Sessions are from 2.30pm until 5.30pm.

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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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