Schools Out Club (Derby) Ltd

Schools Out Club (Derby) Ltd St Johns Methodist Church, Birchover Way, Derby, DE22 2QL

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 November 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

 Leaders and managers are committed to providing good-quality care for the children they look after. Staff follow careful procedures to ensure that children are safely delivered to and collected from the various schools that they attend.  Children come into the club happily and confidently. They settle in quickly and respond well to the established routines of the day. Children chatter excitedly to staff and their friends about things they have done at school that day.  Staff are kind and caring towards children. They place a strong emphasis on developing their personal, social and emotional development.  Staff provide a wide range of suitable resources and activities for children to choose from. These are changed on a daily basis, so that children do not lose interest.  Children behave well. They understand the rules and boundaries and what is expected of them. Staff reward and praise children's positive behaviour.

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This provision is good

 Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents speak highly of the club. They say that children look forward to attending and they are complimentary about the staff team.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not gather precise enough information from local schools that children attend to complement and support children's individual learning as fully as possible.  At times, noise levels in the room become high and this interrupts children's concentration and engagement in activities.

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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

 gather more precise information from teachers at schools that children attend to enable staff to complement children's learning and experiences more effectively  consider how to reduce noise levels at times, to further promote children's concentration and engagement in activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the activities available with the manager and provider and observed children playing and interacting with staff.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector spoke to children and staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.  The inspector held a meeting with the provider and manager. She looked at documentation relating to staff suitability and a sample of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff understand the signs and symptoms of abuse and are confident in knowing how to make a referral, if they have concerns about a child. The provider keeps staff up to date with current safeguarding legislation and training. For example, a recent visit from a local police officer was used to support staff and children alike with how to keep themselves safe online. The provider and manager ensure that they follow rigorous recruitment procedures and that all staff are suitable to work with children. Staff are well qualified, enthusiastic and understand how children learn. The manager ensures that staff deploy themselves well around the club. The manager and staff work in partnership with parents and take on board their wishes and views to further improve the service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have lots of fun at the club. Staff have an excellent understanding of how children learn and they interact positively and enthusiastically with children. Children are encouraged to make choices about what they would like to play with and staff take account of children's interests. Children explore the look and feel of luminous paint on dark coloured paper. Staff show them how to use a toothbrush to flick the paint, so that it looks like a firework display. Children mix the paints and talk about the different colours they can create. Staff support children to think about different ways of describing the noises that fireworks make, such as 'pop' and 'bang'. Children use their imagination in the role-play area, looking after the dolls and pretending to feed them. Some chose to play with the dough and cutters. They manipulate and use a range of tools to make models and creations. Staff praise their efforts and achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff ensure that children have plenty of opportunity to be active. Children enjoy playing football and having races outdoors. Indoors, there is opportunity for children to practise throwing soft balls into numbered nets. Likewise, there is also plenty of space for children to sit and relax in the well-resourced and comfortable reading corner. Staff manage children's behaviour very well, giving them clear expectations and boundaries, which they understand and follow. Staff are good role models and gently explain to children why they need to take turns and be kind to their friends. Staff meet children's dietary needs in partnership with parents. Children enjoy a wide range of healthy snacks and drinks. They enjoy the responsibility of helping to clear away the plates and cups. Children's good health and hygiene is well supported.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493996 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1026361 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 - 12 Total number of places 60 Number of children on roll 9 Name of registered person Schools Out Club (Derby) Limited

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07984908836

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Schools Out Club (Derby) Ltd re-registered in 2015. The club employs 12 members of childcare staff. Ten of the staff hold early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The club opens Monday to Friday from 7am until 9am and from 3pm until 6pm in term time.

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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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