The Holly Tree Club

The Holly Tree Club Halstow Primary School, Halstow Road, London, SE10 0LD

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 February 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

 Staff offer a wide range of activities to help extend children's creativity, imagination and understanding of the wider world.  The manager and staff create a fully inclusive environment where diversity is respected and celebrated. Children develop their understanding of differences between themselves and other people.  Partnerships with staff at schools that children attend, and with parents, are very effective. Staff work closely with teachers and parents to help provide continuity in children's care and learning. Parents and the headteacher of the school speak positively of this club.  The manager deploys staff effectively to supervise children's play. Staff follow effective safety procedures and carry out rigorous risk assessments of the environments to help ensure children's safety.  Children of different ages play extremely well together. Older children demonstrate very supportive care towards younger children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff have not fully considered how they can use all aspects of the daily routines to effectively engage children in meaningful play.  Although staff are quick to discourage unwanted behaviour, on occasion, they do not fully explain to the children about the consequences of their actions.

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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

 revise procedures for collecting children from class after school hours to help reduce waiting times and keep them engaged in meaningful activities  extend the support for children to understand what behaviour is acceptable and what is not, to help increase their awareness of risks and how to stay safe.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of staff interactions during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children.  The inspector spoke with staff and children at suitable times throughout the inspection.  The inspector held a meeting with the provider and looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working at the club.  The inspector took into account the views of parent spoken to on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The provider ensures that all staff have a secure understanding of child protection and complete regular training. Staff are sufficiently alert to the signs and symptoms that would cause them concern and the procedures they must follow to protect children's welfare. They are aware of their duty to protect children from exposure to situations that may put them at significant risk of harm. The provider follows robust procedures when she recruits new staff and inducts them thoroughly to help ensure they are fully aware of their roles and responsibilities. Effective risk assessment is in place to ensure volunteers working at the club are never left unsupervised. The provider supports staff to develop new skills, including through ongoing staff meetings, appraisals and training. The staff actively seek the views of parents and teachers to help evaluate the service provided. They use this feedback to help make changes that benefit children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified staff provide a welcoming environment which is relaxed and where children are free to choose from suitable resources. They regularly observe children's play and provide activities to extend on their interest. For example, staff know that children enjoy art and craft activities and make these available daily. Children maintain high levels of interest and concentration, for example, as they mix starch and paint to make slime. Staff interact positively with children and constantly praise and celebrate their achievements to help boost their confidence and self-esteem. For example, they discuss the club values and encourage all children to have a turn during group discussions, to talk about what they are good at. These discussions successfully extend children's vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff have built close relationships with children and get to know their personal needs, personalities and interests. Staff are calm and responsive to children's individual needs and interests. Staff have a good awareness of the daily routines in the host school and use this well to create continuity for children. For example, they are flexible about arrival times to enable children to continue their involvement in sporting activities and other school events before coming to the club. Children are provided with nutritious snacks and enjoy outdoor activities that promote their physical well-being. Independence and self-care skills are fostered effectively. For example, children are encouraged to put their bags and coats in designated areas and wash their hands before eating.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492456 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 1025444 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 - 11 Total number of places 50 Number of children on roll 95 Name of registered person Holly Joy Morgan

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07971215411

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The Holly Tree Club at Halstow Primary School registered in 2015. It is located within the London Borough of Greenwich. The after-school club's operating hours are Monday to Friday from 3.30pm to 6pm, term time only. The club employs 12 staff who work across two sites, including the provider who is also the overall manager. Of these, 10 hold relevant playwork and education qualifications, including two staff members who hold qualified teacher status.

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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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