Amazing Allstars Out Of School Club

Amazing Allstars Out Of School Club 2nd Scout Hut, Freeborn Way, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 2RS

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 October 2017 9 May 2017

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Not applicable

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The management team's supervision of staff performance and skills does not focus sharply on further developing effective interactions with children to help them learn.  Following recent changes to children's key persons, there is some uncertainty about which staff are responsible for younger children's care and learning.  The staff team does not provide a range of resources that fully extends children's learning, or provide a variety of opportunities for children to explore their interest in outdoor play.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy about attending the after-school club. They play cooperatively and confidently alongside others.  Staff are kind to children and build positive relationships with them.  Staff successfully engage children in the running of the club. For example, children help to set the rules around behaviour and share their ideas for themes and activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 take action to identify weaknesses in teaching and provide staff with targeted professional development opportunities to ensure children receive effective support and good-quality learning experiences. 27/10/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 review key-person arrangements so that younger children consistently receive the support they need  increase opportunities for children to explore, challenge and further develop their interest in outdoor play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the manager and the chairperson of the club.  The inspector talked to parents and children at appropriate times during the inspection, and took account of their views.  The inspector observed children engaged in activities and routines. She evaluated the impact of staff interactions.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including staff suitability checks, policies, procedures and records.  The inspector visited all areas of the premises and the park used by the club.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff know what to do in the event of a concern about a child's welfare and are confident in the referral procedures to follow. The manager checks staff suitability to ensure all staff working with the children are suitable to do so. Staff routinely evaluate the effectiveness of the club. They assess risks and review procedures, to implement appropriate changes following any issues that arise. The premises are secure. The manager supports staff generally well, through ongoing staff meetings and appraisals. However, leaders do not fully target staff professional development, to increase their skills and expertise in helping to improve children's play experiences. The manager and staff actively seek the views of parents to help them evaluate the service they offer. They use this feedback to help them make changes that benefit children. Staff inform parents regularly about their children's time at the club and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

what they enjoy doing. Partnerships with the school that children attend are effective in helping to provide a consistent approach to children's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Children demonstrate that they know the routine well, as they walk sensibly to the club when collected by staff from their school. Children enjoy being active in the park area as soon as they arrive at the club. They have fun playing football or skilfully climb on the playground equipment. At times, staff focus on their supervision roles and do not fully engage with children, to make the most of all learning opportunities. For the rest of the session staff occupy children generally well, for example, constructing with marble runs and large wooden domino blocks. Staff encourage children's creativity and imagination well. For instance, some children enjoy making blue slime, while others have fun playing with a selection of play food.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children demonstrate that they are happy and feel safe at the club. Staff praise children's achievements and this helps build their self-esteem. Children enjoy physical play, such as visits to the nearby park. However, staff do not fully evaluate the use of resources, particularly to extend learning opportunities further for those children who prefer to learn outdoors. Children behave well and learn the importance of being considerate to others. However, staff do not ensure that they sensitively and fully support younger and new children in the club. Despite this, staff help children to develop their social and independence skills. For example, children make their snacks from the foods on offer, including buttering their toast. Children learn about health and hygiene practices and are quick to wash their hands before they eat.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539588 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 1099422 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 35 Number of children on roll 43 Name of registered person Holly Spring Out of School Club Committee

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Date of previous inspection 9 May 2017 Telephone number 07518020345

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Amazing Allstars Out Of School Club registered in 2016. It is located in Bullbrook, Berkshire. It is open Monday to Friday from 3pm to 5.45pm during school term time, and Monday to Friday from 8am to 5.45pm during most school holidays. There are four staff employed to work with the children, and two hold appropriate qualifications at level 3.

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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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