Energy Kidz Out Of School Club - Crowmarsh Gifford

Energy Kidz Out Of School Club - Crowmarsh Gifford Crowmarsh Gifford Church Of England School, Old Reading Road, Wallingford, OX10 8EN

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 September 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

 Children settle quickly in the club and enjoy the stimulating activities on offer.  Key persons build secure and positive relationships with children, and take time to get to know them well.  Staff support children's play effectively. They teach children important skills and have high expectations of what they can achieve.  Staff provide a good choice of nutritious food that is freely available and supports children's awareness of healthy lifestyles successfully.  Children behave well and staff are positive role models.  Leaders, managers and staff have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures to help keep children safe.  Leaders and managers monitor and support staff effectively to achieve good practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally staff miss opportunities to recognise and value children's good behaviour and achievements to support their confidence and self-esteem further.  Staff do not consider that children who choose to engage in energetic activities outdoors sometimes have to interrupt their play unnecessarily to access drinks when they are thirsty.

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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

 encourage staff to recognise and value children's good behaviour and achievements more frequently to support their confidence and self-esteem further  provide opportunities for children to access drinks more easily when engaged in physical activity to minimise interruption to their play when they are thirsty.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector completed a joint observation with a senior manager.  The inspector talked to children, staff, key persons, the manager and senior managers at appropriate points throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of documentation, including children's records and evidence of staff suitability and training.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a high regard for children's safety to minimise the risk of accidents and incidents. For example, they communicate well with each other to ensure good levels of supervision as children move around the premises. Staff have a confident understanding of safeguarding procedures and know what to do if they have concerns about children's welfare. Leaders and managers provide frequent support to the new and unqualified staff team to help them develop the quality of their interactions and to provide stimulating play opportunities. Leaders and managers welcome feedback from staff and parents to evaluate and improve practice. They identify areas for development routinely and work closely with staff to address these.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Leaders and managers support key persons successfully to find out about children's starting points, their interests and preferences when they first attend the club. Key persons support play effectively as they build on children's skills and knowledge. For example, they encourage children to concentrate well, follow instructions and play cooperatively, as children enjoy exploring board games. Staff work well with other settings that children attend to promote good levels of continuity in their care and learning. Leaders, managers and staff ensure that helpful information is available to parents to keep them well informed about the club and their children's time there.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff provide a welcoming and interesting play environment that children enjoy exploring. They support children to develop positive friendships and to play well together. Staff help children to become independent and to develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, children are familiar with good hygiene routines and they enjoy helping themselves to a wide selection of healthy food choices. Staff support children effectively to manage risks and they encourage energetic exercise to promote children's well-being successfully. They help children to learn about people who are different from themselves, such as exploring different cultural festivals, to encourage children to develop a positive approach to diversity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492812 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1025451 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 - 8 Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 22 Name of registered person Energy Kidz Ltd

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07824157220

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Energy Kidz Out Of School Club - Crowmarsh Gifford registered in 2015. It is run by Energy Kidz Ltd and is one of 50 settings in the south of England. The club operates from Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School, Wallingford, Oxfordshire. It is open on weekdays during school term times from 7.30am until 9am and from 3pm until 6pm. The club employs three unqualified staff.

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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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