Loopy Lou's Out Of School Club

Loopy Lou's Out Of School Club Northlands Primary and Nursery, Winifred Road, BASILDON, Essex, SS13 3JQ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 January 2018 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

 The provider and staff team strive to provide children with the best experiences they can. They successfully evaluate all aspects of the provision, taking account of the views of parents and children.  Staff set clear boundaries and praise children for their good behaviour. Children share toys, take turns as they play and treat each other kindly. The older children show great care and tenderness as they support the younger children in their games.  Children have good opportunities to develop healthy lifestyles. They have regular opportunities for exercise in the fresh air. They eat freshly-cooked, nutritious meals.  Staff are aware of how to support children's development through fun and enjoyable activities. They join in with the activities, introducing new words and encouraging children to listen to instructions.  Parents speak very positively about the care their children receive. They say that the

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This provision is good

club is a 'life saver' and staff 'go above and beyond' to meet their children's needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not routinely share information about children's needs and interests with all schools that children attend to help complement their development.  On occasion, staff carry out routine tasks for children rather than providing them with opportunities to do things for themselves.

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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

 share information about children's interests and skills with all the schools that children attend to help complement their development  improve opportunities for children to build on their already good independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in a range of indoor activities.  The inspector observed staff working with the children and discussed the joint observation of practice with the provider, who also acts as the manager.  The inspector held discussions with the provider, staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She also spoke to an early years teacher from the host school.  The inspector checked evidence of the staff's suitability and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures to safeguard children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from those spoken with on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Recruitment and vetting procedures are thorough and staff understand their safeguarding responsibilities. Policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and safeguarding information is kept up to date. This means that staff know the steps to take if they have concerns about a child's welfare or if they identify that they are exposed to extreme views. Staff complete daily checks to identify any potential hazards and minimise risks. They are vigilant about children's security and there are controlled entry systems into the hall. This helps to ensure the environment remains safe and secure for children. Staff have regular supervisory meetings with the provider. They have the chance to attend training and extend their qualifications to help improve their personal effectiveness.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff are enthusiastic and friendly. They show they are interested in children as they encourage them to share and discuss experiences from their school day. Children enjoy their interactions with staff and involve them in their games. They make independent choices about what they would like to do and provide ideas about further activities. Children focus well on creative activities, such as making headbands, or drawing and colouring pictures. Staff build on children's interests to help develop their problem-solving skills. For example, children concentrate and work together as they complete jigsaw puzzles. They use mathematical skills, such as counting, or matching shapes as they take part in board games. Children look at books for pleasure. The older children read stories to the younger children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are calm and nurturing. They develop warm and close relationships with children to help promote their emotional well-being effectively. Children say that they enjoy their time at the club and look forward to attending. Staff work with children sensitively when they first start to learn about their likes, dislikes and personalities. Children from different schools mix and make friends. They quickly develop their confidence and social skills. There are reliable arrangements for collecting children from their primary schools. The provider ensures that children are transported in safe and well-maintained vehicles. Children learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy. The older children confidently talk about the evacuation procedures. They also explain why they need to follow good hygiene routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494007 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1026982 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 2 - 13 Total number of places 50 Number of children on roll 61 Name of registered person Louisa Dando

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01268 553434

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Loopy Lou's Out Of School Club registered in 2015. The club employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, three staff hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and two staff hold a qualification at level 2. The after-school club opens from Monday to Friday, from 3pm until 6pm, during school term times. A holiday club operates from 8am until 6pm during the school holidays when there is sufficient demand.

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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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