Wheldrake Out Of School Club

Wheldrake Out Of School Club Wheldrake C Of E Primary School, North Lane, York, YO19 6BB

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 August 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

 Partnerships with parents are strong and information is shared effectively. The club has good links with the local school which creates a sense of continuity for children. Staff make good use of this partnership working to complement the learning that takes place in school. Parents comment that their children love attending and usually do not want to leave as they are having so much fun.  Good attention is given by staff to help promote children's safety. Staff identify and minimise any potential risks to children and ensure they are supervised at all times.  Staff know children very well through their observations and from information obtained from parents. They provide children with a wealth of fun and stimulating play experiences that they are keen to be involved in.  Children's behaviour is good and they demonstrate respect for others. Staff give children time to express their views, needs and feelings. Children learn how to play

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This provision is good

alongside each other, sharing both space and resources.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always make the most of opportunities to help children gain a deeper and broader understanding of hazards and ways to keep themselves safe.

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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

 take advantage of opportunities that arise to help children gain a stronger and deeper understanding of what might pose a hazard, why this is and what it means in relation to keeping themselves and others safe.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of staff's interactions and children's engagement during activities.  The inspector spoke with the staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector has a meeting with the manager and checked evidence of the suitability and qualification of staff working with children.  The inspector discussed with the manager how they evaluate practice and their improvement plans.  The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Leadership of the club is good and staff work very well together. Safeguarding is effective. The manager and staff team has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk of abuse. They are clear about the procedures for reporting any safeguarding concerns. Staff are vigilant and supervise the children well. They deploy themselves appropriately to ensure children's safety. Robust recruitment and vetting procedures ensure each staff member is suitable for their role. Systems are in place to effectively monitor the quality of staff's performance. This results in any concerns about their performance being picked up quickly and effectively addressed. The manager makes time to meet with staff to discuss any changes to procedures, guidance and legislation. She uses self-evaluation to recognise current strengths and areas for future development. This helps to ensure the setting is continually improving and enables staff to provide the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

best possible service for children and parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have fun and thoroughly enjoy their time at the club. Staff continually ask what children would like to do during the session to make sure their learning and development is promoted through activities that they enjoy. They spend much of their time providing positive interactions and joining in with children's activities. Staff ask interesting questions that encourage children's thinking and conversations. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, staff organise sports coaches to visit to teach younger children how to ride a scooter. They also ensure that older children are included and challenged as various ramps are introduced. For those children new to the activity, staff provide ample reassurance to help encourage them try it out and 'have a go'. The sports coaches also provide valuable instructions for children to follow. This helps children to enjoy the challenge of learning how to safely use the scooter. In addition, children also

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

benefit from the good opportunities to explore their own capabilities, gain balance, self- confidence and coordination skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The club is organised effectively and this creates a very warm, welcoming and friendly atmosphere. As a result, children are happy, confident and have a strong sense of belonging. Staff are good at making sure children feel valued and are treated with respect. Children have good relationships with staff and show great confidence as they share their opinions and ideas. Children are very well behaved. They enjoy helping out with small tasks and are involved in making decisions about some aspects of the club. For example, older children collect children's names in order for them to vote on which movie they would like to watch. Staff offer healthy snacks and successfully build on children's understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489932 Local authority York Inspection number 1015185 Type of provision Out of school provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 12 Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person Wheldrake Out of School Club Committee

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07709273250

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Wheldrake Out Of School Club registered in 2015. The setting employs five members of childcare staff, all of whom hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The club opens Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 8.50am and from 3.20pm to 6pm, during term time and from 8am to 6pm in the school holidays.

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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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