ABC Child Care

ABC Child Care Haver Hall, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7QY

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2017 15 January 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

 Strong relationships are in place between parents and staff. Parents say that they are very happy with the provision. They feel it provides their children with a friendly and safe environment where they are well cared for.  Good links have been established with the local schools. Staff keep up to date with themes and topics that children are learning about in school and plan activities to complement and continue these experiences.  Self-evaluation is effective. The manager gathers the views of children, parents and staff to identify the strengths of the setting and areas for further improvement.  Staff have a good understanding of what children need after a busy day at school. They provide a wide range of resources and activities that links with children's interests. Children laugh, play, have fun and happily invite staff to join in their games.  Children's behaviour is good and they are rewarded for this. For example, staff and

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This provision is good

children add compliment slips to a jar every time children or staff do something that is positive. These add up to a reward and help to raise children's self-esteem and self- worth.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, during creative activities staff focus on the end product rather than allowing children to express their own ideas and creativity.  Staff do not always make the best use of opportunities and resources to enhance children's technology skills and to help them learn how things work.

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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

 enhance further, children's freedom and choice to express their own creativity as they explore and use media and materials  increase opportunities for children to further develop their technology skills and learn how things work.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of staff interactions and children's engagement during activities.  The inspector spoke with children and staff at appropriate time during the inspection.  The inspector had 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

Safeguarding is effective. All staff are trained in child protection issues and know the procedures to follow should they have a concern about a child. Recruitment and induction procedures are robust and ensure that all staff are vetted and suitable to work with children. Staff provide a secure environment and supervise children closely. They make effective use of risk assessments to help keep the environment safe for children. Staff receive regular supervision meetings with the manager, which gives them the opportunity to reflect on their role. They are supported to access further training that helps them to build on their skills and knowledge. Staff work well as a team. They are enthusiastic and ensure that children's needs are met well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff provide a welcoming environment where children can relax, play and have fun with their friends at the end of the school day. They plan experiences and arrange routines to complement children's learning in school. Children independently make choices about what they want to play with, overall, and quickly settle into activities. They excitedly talk about how much they enjoy attending the club. Children comment that they like to play, have fun and meet up with their friends. Younger children learn from the older ones and children of all ages play alongside or with each other harmoniously. Children are supported to read, write and count during their play, particularly during board games and team games. Staff help to develop children's speaking and listening skills well as they encourage them to engage in meaningful conversations. They show a real interest in what children say, listening intently as they talk about their Halloween parties. Children have a

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

learning journal that contains photographs and examples of their work. This is shared with parents so they know what their children are doing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff work closely with parents from the beginning. They collate valuable information about children's interests and abilities and any specific care needs are shared effectively. Staff's caring interactions help children to settle quickly, build their self-esteem and increase their confidence. New children to the setting benefit from a buddy system and are paired with an older child who helps them to settle in and become familiar with the routines and activities. Children play well together, establish strong friendships and show respect and kindness to each other. They learn how to keep themselves safe and to be aware of how their actions have an impact on others. Staff ensure children are provided with healthy and nutritious food. Children are aware of the need to follow good health practices, such as washing their hands before eating. Staff offer children good opportunities be active and develop their physical skills. For example, they play dodgeball

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401104 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1102222 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 3 - 15 Total number of places 90 Number of children on roll 160 Name of registered person Janice Chaby-Rodrigues

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 15 January 2014 Telephone number 07932 478052

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ABC Child Care registered in 2009. The setting employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, nine hold appropriate early years qualifications ranging from level 3 to level 1. The setting opens from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 9am and from 3pm until 6pm, during school term time. A holiday club is also provided 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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procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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