Class Of Their Own @ Sompting Village

Class Of Their Own @ Sompting Village Sompting Village Primary School, White Styles Road, Lancing, BN15 0BU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 February 2018 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Children have great fun during their time at the club. Staff know children exceptionally well and they are extremely caring. Children settle very quickly from the start and demonstrate high levels of confidence in their play.  Parents speak highly of the staff and the experiences their children have at the club. They feel extremely well-informed about the activities on offer and are reassured staff will support their children.  Staff provide a very welcoming, highly stimulating and exciting environment. There is an extensive range of resources available for children to choose from. Staff plan activities meticulously to make sure there are resources that will appeal to the younger children and those who are present for the first time.  Staff have excellent knowledge of how to develop children's play and add extra challenges. They observe children extremely carefully and skilfully plan for them by

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This provision is outstanding

providing interesting activities they enjoy.  The senior management team is extremely supportive of all the staff. Leaders have comprehensive systems to ensure the smooth running of the club, while still giving the manager flexibility to make changes to meet the children's individual needs.

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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

 increase the opportunities for children to see positive images of themselves within the club environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children playing indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to staff, parents and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector met with the senior management team, as well as the manager.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager and discussed how she works with staff to improve their practice.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies, children's records and staff suitability checks.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. All staff have an excellent knowledge of how to keep children safe. They fully understand the processes to follow if they have any concerns about any of the children. The inspirational management teams show an uncompromising commitment to continually improve the experiences children have in the club. Senior staff routinely evaluate every aspect of practice. They ensure parents and children are able to make their voices heard and take account of any feedback they receive. Staff communicate extremely well with parents. They share detailed information about children's experiences at the end of each day. Parents are very confident that the manager and the staff team ensure their children are safe and having fun. All staff receive regular supervisory sessions with their respective managers and identify any future training needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Staff have an excellent knowledge of how to help children make the best of their time at the club. They know when to intervene and help children to extend their play, and recognise when to allow children the freedom to discover for themselves. Staff are skilled at extending children's enjoyment of activities. They observe the children carefully and make appropriate suggestions to help them develop their ideas well. For example, as children make their Valentine cards, staff encourage them to follow their own ideas and create the pictures they want. Staff encourage children to persevere with their task and are full of praise when they succeed; for example as they play ten-pin bowling. Staff motivate the children well and their enthusiasm is contagious. For example, children of all ages find it hard to contain their excitement at the reveal of the 'sparkly cloth' activity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

All children are very settled and confident. Children who attend for the first time are quickly absorbed in the wide range of activities and thoroughly enjoy sharing toys and equipment with each other. Children's behaviour is exceptional. Staff are excellent role models and explain clearly to children on the odd occasion when actions are not acceptable. Children respect staff and each other. They sit together at snack and lunchtime enjoying each other's company and engaging in social conversation. Staff encourage children's language skills with skilful use of questioning. Children play extremely happily together and enjoy their shared activities. For example, children who engage in the Taekwondo workshop share their learning with other children by demonstrating the moves they have learned. Staff praise the children's effort and achievements constantly to raise their confidence and motivation. Children have plenty of

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise outdoors. However, they can also make the choice to come in when they recognise they are cold.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493254 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1025024 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 32 Number of children on roll 33 Name of registered person Class Of Their Own Limited

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01273 733337

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Class of Their Own @ Sompting Village is one of 17 out-of-school and holiday clubs run by a limited company. The club registered in 2015 and operates from rooms in Sompting Village Primary School. It is open each weekday from 3pm to 6pm during term time, and each weekday from 8am to 6pm in the school holidays. There are four members of staff, three of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications to at least 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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