St Augustine's Paradise After School Club

St Augustine's Paradise After School Club St Augustines Parish Centre, Larchfield Street, Darlington, Co. Durham, DL3 7AX

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 September 2017 17 November 2014

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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

 The club is led by a dedicated manager. The qualified and experienced staff team are fully committed to providing a high-quality service for children and their families.  Children's safety is given high-priority by all staff. They supervise children extremely well and have robust procedures in place to help keep children safe. Risk assessments are thorough and identify potential hazards. Staff maintain a safe environment for children.  Relationships are strong. Parents and children quickly establish high levels of trust in the caring and enthusiastic staff team. The youngest children settle quickly into the routines of the club and older children take great pride in helping them.  Staff take time to play with children. They use their good knowledge of how children learn to support children's growing communication skills. They model thinking and demonstrate how to do things, helping to extend children's learning through their play.

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This provision is good

 Children behave very well and staff support them to develop and value the attitudes they need, to be good learners in school. They take turns, share resources and consistently demonstrate good manners.  Well-organised collection procedures help to keep children safe as they are escorted to and from their schools.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The systems to evaluate the setting are not yet sufficiently focused to raise the quality of practice to the highest levels.

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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

 use systems for self-evaluation more effectively to promptly identify areas for further development and drive continuous improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the activities indoors and outdoors, and the interactions between staff and children.  The inspector talked to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the club manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the club manager. 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 staff team meet regularly to share ideas and contribute to the efficient running of the club. They regularly take part in training. The manager conducts regular supervision meetings with staff to monitor their practice and provides them with good support and guidance. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The manager and staff have a good understanding of child protection matters and know how to report concerns about children's welfare. Since the last inspection staff have developed strong links with the local school to share information about children more efficiently. Staff develop strong partnerships with parents and ensure they exchange relevant information to promote consistency of care. The manager values feedback from parents and has introduced quieter times for children to complete homework, as requested by a parent.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff have created a welcoming and nurturing environment. They enlist the help of older children to support new starters to make friends and settle at the club quickly. Staff take time to gather children's views and actively involve them in planning activities for their future sessions. Children enjoy a wide range of interesting and challenging experiences that effectively complement their time in school. For example, children are supported to consolidate their number and problem-solving skills and they play a range of games, such as dominoes. Staff provide many opportunities for children to follow their interests and develop their imaginative play. For instance, children work together for an extended period of time to create a zoo for the small world animals. They work collaboratively and discuss their plans as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Good relationships with their key person and the wider staff team help children to form secure attachments. This provides a strong foundation for their emotional well-being. Children move easily and happily between school and the setting. Staff initiate conversations with children as they sit alongside them while they play. They listen to children with interest and ask open questions that encourage lively discussions about their hobbies and interests at home. Staff are sensitive to children's individual care needs and work closely with parents to ensure these are well met. Children are confident and motivated to take part in the activities on offer. They are familiar with established routines and display high levels of independence, for instance, during snack time. Children are supported to develop their physical skills in the outdoor area. For example, older children teach those that are younger how to skip. Significant achievements are shared with

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

parents so they can further support children's interests at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 511143 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 1103886 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 - 10 Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 5 Name of registered person St Augustine's Paradise Childcare Co-operative Limited

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 17 November 2014 Telephone number 07870775136

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St Augustine's Paradise After School Club was registered in 1998. The club employs three members of childcare staff. All staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The club opens Monday to Friday, from 3.30pm until 6pm, all year round.

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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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