Huntington Kids Club

Huntington Kids Club Huntington Cp School, Butterbache Road, Chester, CH3 6DF

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 August 2017 Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The provider does not have a firm understanding of some aspects of the statutory requirements for safeguarding and promoting children's welfare, including when to notify Ofsted of significant events. Consequently, not all requirements are met, which compromises children's safety.  Current arrangements for managing the club are not effective. There is a lack of clarity associated with management roles and responsibilities. Staff are unaware of who is in charge when the manager is not on the premises. This leads to too many inconsistencies in the overall management of the club.  Safe recruitment and vetting procedures are not good enough. All staff have completed Disclosure and Barring Service checks, but pertinent information about other checks carried out to determine their suitability is not available.  The designated lead for safeguarding children does not show a secure enough understanding of child protection procedures.

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It has the following strengths

 The provider shows the capacity and commitment to address weaknesses and put things right.  Staff have good relationships with children. They successfully teach children about rules and boundaries to help them to understand how to keep themselves safe.  Overall, feedback from the recent parent survey was positive. Parents report that staff are courteous and provide a good range of activities for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of statutory requirements, particularly the significant events and changes that must be notified to Ofsted 24/08/2017

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Due Date

 implement clear management roles and responsibilities, including appointing a deputy who is capable of taking charge in the manager's absence 24/08/2017

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Due Date

 keep records for all staff to verify that thorough recruitment and vetting processes have been completed to determine their suitability to work with children, to include identity checks 24/08/2017

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Due Date

 ensure the designated lead for safeguarding children is able to understand and respond appropriately to signs of possible abuse and neglect. 24/08/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the range of activities and the quality of interactions between staff and children.  The inspector spoke with staff and children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the provider.  The inspector held discussions with the provider. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and discussed the provider's analysis of feedback from the recent parent survey.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. Weaknesses in management have led to a decline in the overall quality of the club. There are gaps in the provider's knowledge of statutory requirements, including when to notify Ofsted of any significant events. The member of staff with lead responsibility for safeguarding children lacks enough knowledge about the procedures for reporting concerns. Management responsibilities are not clearly defined, which creates confusion regarding the roles of manager and deputy. Sufficient required information about staff recruitment, vetting and training is not maintained. These weaknesses do not ensure the safe management of the club. That said, staff know how to assess and minimise risks to help to keep children safe. Self-evaluation and monitoring of staff performance is improving. The provider has rigorously analysed and acted on feedback from parents to help to improve some areas of practice. She has conducted staff

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

appraisals and is beginning to identify methods of support and further training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have plenty of fun in this popular club. Staff qualifications and experience have a positive effect on children's learning and enjoyment. The provider also works in the school, which has helped to build stronger links and further promote the care and learning of younger children. Staff play alongside children and support their learning well. They organise a variety of games and activities that keep children active, challenged and interested. Exciting outings using public transport are also incorporated into the holiday club programme, including swimming and trips to the beach. Children are encouraged to share their views. They choose to read books in the 'chill zone' and enjoy getting wet during water games. Children engage in relaxed conversations with staff and their friends and show confidence to speak in large groups.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's safety and welfare is not assured due to weaknesses in leadership and management. Overall, the environment is suitably resourced, although some equipment is packed away in readiness for the club's imminent move into the school hall. Staff are mindful of this transition and the uncertainty it creates for children and parents. They are taking some steps to reassure parents and prepare children for the move. Children's behaviour is good. They are polite, respectful and they listen well to staff. Children learn to be independent and responsible. For instance, they help to clear away after eating their snack. They store their personal belongings safely and they understand why they need to apply sun cream before playing outside in the sun. Supportive induction arrangements are in place to help new children settle in. This includes having a 'buddy' to help them to become familiar with the club. Following the recent parent survey, staff have made

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

positive changes to the snack menu and the procedures for escorting children to school in the morning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501806 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1079191 Type of provision Out of school provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 65 Name of registered person Joanna Inchley

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07544429059

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Huntington Kids Club re-registered in 2016. The club employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including the provider who holds qualified teacher status. The club opens Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 9am and 3pm until 6pm during term time and from 7.30am until 6pm, during 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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