The Lighthouse Club at St. John's

The Lighthouse Club at St. John's 64 Larcom Street, London, SE17 1NQ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 October 2017 7 May 2014

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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 leadership and management team does not communicate important information to the manager, such as changes to the provision. In addition, leaders do not ensure that staff understand and consistently implement the procedures for school collection, such as ensuring that a qualified first aider collects children from school.  The leadership and management team does not ensure that all records are easily accessible during inspection, as required.  The manager and staff were not prepared for the change to the club's location. Staff did not fully support some children to settle and join in with the activities.  Staff do not work closely with parents and local schools to provide a consistent approach to children's care and experiences. They do not share information, such as what support they intend to offer the children, or find out what the children already know and can do. In addition, on the day of inspection some parents did not know

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It has the following strengths

 Staff provide children with a suitable range of resources.  Children have formed good relationships with staff and each other.  Staff encourage children's independence. For example, they ask children to have a try and complete tasks themselves.  Staff provide a range of physical activities. Children enjoy taking part in ball and team games outdoors.

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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

 ensure that staff consistently implement the procedures for school collection, particularly in relation to a first-aid qualified staff member collecting the children 30/11/2017

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 make sure that documents are accessible and available to Ofsted, on request. 30/11/2017

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

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 support children during times of change to feel secure, and to engage and enjoy activities  discuss the support to be offered at the club with the parents and local schools that children attend, to help ensure a consistent approach to their care and experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed some policies and documentation, including register templates and registration forms for children.  Discussions took place with the leadership and management team.  The inspector spoke with children during the inspection visit and sought the views of parents.  The inspector observed the areas used to provide care for children, inside and outside.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The leadership and management team does not take steps to communicate and manage change effectively, which affected the quality of provision on the day of inspection. Due to miscommunication, the manager and staff had to relocate the club at short notice and were not prepared for the children's arrival. Nonetheless, the manager quickly organised the staff in setting up activities for children to enjoy. The manager did not ensure that staff followed the club's school-collection procedures, such as ensuring that a qualified first aider collected children from school. Despite this, staff were aware of the potential risks and hazards on route to schools to help keep children safe and knew what to do in the event of an emergency. Staff know how to recognise and report any concerns about children to protect their welfare. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The circumstances on the day of inspection meant that staff had not set up activities for children's arrival and not all parents knew where to collect their children. Staff were quick to telephone parents to ensure they collected from the new location. At first, some of the children were unsure and it took them a little time to settle and engage. Staff provide resources that help children to use their imaginations. For example, they enjoy playing pretend games together using dinosaurs. Staff provide a range of equipment to build on children's physical skills. They manipulate play dough and use cutters to make models.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Sometimes, staff did not recognise that less-confident children required some support to accommodate the change in location. Nonetheless, the manager showed the children around their refurbished club so they were familiar with where to find things. Overall, children enjoyed their time at the club and took part in activities. They behave well. Children play cooperatively together, for example, as they negotiate and share resources during role play in the home corner. Children's confidence grew and they independently managed their personal care needs in the new environment. Overall, staff work well with the schools and parents. However, they do not share information about what they intend to offer or find out about what children can do to plan for and build on their experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 159954 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1068562 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 40 Number of children on roll 2 Name of registered person Lighthouse Supplementary School Committee

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Date of previous inspection 7 May 2014 Telephone number 020 7708 0870

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The Lighthouse Club at St. John's registered in November 2000. It is located in the Walworth area in the London Borough of Southwark. The out-of-school club is open from 3pm to 6pm on Monday to Friday, during term time. It is open during various school holidays from 8.30am to 6pm. Five staff work directly with the children. Of these, three hold relevant qualifications at level 3 or above, and one holds a qualification at level 2.

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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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