Just 4 Kids

Just 4 Kids Salvation Army Building, Church Street, Eccles, Manchester, M30 0LU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 February 2018 9 October 2014

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 Managers have not kept up to date with changes to the statutory framework. This has led to significant gaps in their knowledge of relevant safeguarding legislation and guidance, which places children at risk of harm.  Managers have a poor understanding of their role to notify Ofsted of any significant events within the required timeframe, with particular regard to a serious historical allegation against a previous member of staff and the action taken in respect of the allegation. This compromises children's welfare.  Managers and staff are not fully aware of their duty to implement government guidance to prevent children being exposed to situations, which may put them at risk from extreme views and behaviours.  Risk assessments are not robust enough to ensure children's safety. The premises are not secure and fire doors are left propped open. These weaknesses expose children to unnecessary risks.

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This provision is inadequate

 Self-evaluation processes are ineffective. Managers have failed to accurately identify all weaknesses in the provision, including gaps in staff's safeguarding knowledge. This has led to a number of breaches relating to the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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It has the following strengths

 Children enjoy attending this calm and friendly club. They are engaged and motivated in their play and show interest in the varied range of experiences on offer.  Engagement with parents is positive and contributes to supporting children's care.

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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

 obtain the most up-to-date version of the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage and use this effectively to understand and meet all requirements, particularly for safeguarding and promoting children's welfare 19/02/2018

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 ensure managers and staff have a robust understanding the procedures for managing allegations against staff and responding appropriately in a timely manner 19/02/2018

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 ensure managers and staff have a secure understanding of the government's statutory, 'Prevent' duty guidance, to keep children safe from being drawn into situations, which may put them at risk from extreme views and behaviours 19/02/2018

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 ensure the main entrance is secure at all times to prevent children from leaving the premises unsupervised or allowing others to gain unauthorised entry 19/02/2018

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 improve the arrangements for assessing risks to children's safety and take steps to minimise risks associated with fire doors being left open. 19/02/2018

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

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Due Date

 develop effective self-evaluation processes to identify weaknesses in practice, improve staff's safeguarding knowledge and address all breaches in requirements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of interactions during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to children and completed a joint observation with one of the managers.  The inspector held discussions with both managers. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club.  The inspector spoke to some parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector accompanied the manager during school collection time.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. Managers do not have an up-to-date knowledge of the statutory requirements and guidance for safeguarding and promoting children's welfare. They lack a secure understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities, including the procedures for managing allegations against staff. Managers do not understand their responsibility to inform Ofsted of a significant event, which may affect staff's suitability. They are not fully aware of their responsibility to protect children from the risks associated with being exposed to extreme views and behaviours. Furthermore, they do not stringently implement risk assessment procedures relating to the main entrance and the fire doors. These weaknesses do not ensure children's safety. Managers generally supervise staff as they work alongside them, such as providing on-the-spot feedback, if necessary, to help improve performance. Staff have some opportunities to attend basic

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

training, such as first aid and the previous recommendation has been sufficiently met. Despite this, staff lack adequate support to develop their safeguarding knowledge and self-evaluation processes have little impact on identifying weaknesses in practice or to help maintain standards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

All staff are qualified, which has a positive effect on children's play and learning experiences. Staff use their knowledge of children to provide a variety of activities that meet children's needs. Children benefit from regular interaction and encouragement from staff. They have good opportunities to lead their own play and thoroughly enjoy role-play activities and playing imaginative games. Children concentrate well, for example, when they play computer games or colour pictures. They show a positive sense of achievement, for instance, when they excitedly explain how they have worked together to complete a large-piece jigsaw. Staff note children's personalities and interests and share information with parents about how their children are doing in the club. They talk to teachers about children's day at school and make sure important messages are passed on from school to home. Teachers speak favourably about the positive links they have with the staff and the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's safety and welfare is not assured due to weaknesses in leadership and management. During the inspection, children were observed unsupervised in parts of the setting where they had access to the main door, which staff leave unlocked and within easy reach. This means children can leave the premises unnoticed or allow unwanted visitors to enter, which poses a significant risk to their safety. That said, parents report that children are full of enthusiasm for the club and say, 'Children have great relationships with all the staff'. Children behave well and have good opportunities to socialise and build friendships with children from different schools. Staff are supportive, particularly to children who struggle with change. They work closely with parents and teachers to help children feel more confident and reassured. In general, children eat healthy snacks. They help with some basic tasks and learn to become independent at managing their own

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

personal needs. There is no outdoor play area available, but children walk to and from school, which offers some opportunity for daily exercise in the fresh air.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340162 Local authority Salford Inspection number 1104532 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 - 8 Total number of places 35 Number of children on roll 52 Name of registered person Susan Smith & Cristina Scialpi-Sullivan Partnership

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 9 October 2014 Telephone number 07792894947

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Just 4 kids registered in 2006 and is located in Eccles, Manchester. The club employs four members of childcare staff. All staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or level 3. The club opens Monday to Friday term time only. Sessions are from 7.45am until 9am and from 3pm until 6pm.

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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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