The Phoenix Centre

The Phoenix Centre St.Marys Park, St.Marys Road, Prestwich, M25 1GG

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 February 2018 19 September 2017

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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 leadership team has worked hard to improve the overall quality of the provision since the previous inspection. The provider and managers work together to ensure that these improvements are maintained and that requirements continue to be met.  Partnerships with parents are good. Parents comment very positively on the care that their children receive and the ongoing communication about the exciting activities on offer.  Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the club and they behave well. They are motivated and excited to join in from the moment they arrive. Staff provide a variety of inspiring and interesting activities, which complement children's learning in school.  Staff gather detailed information from parents before children start at the club. As a result, positive relationships are quickly formed and children settle well at the club.  Staff have recently completed further safeguarding training. This has equipped them

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This provision is good

with a good understanding of the signs and indicators of abuse, and wider safeguarding matters. This helps to keep children safe from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Leaders’ own evaluation of the effectiveness of the provision does not regularly include the views of parents, children and other service users.

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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

 improve the systems already in place for self-evaluation to regularly include the views of parents, children and other service users.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors and the interactions between staff and children.  The inspector held a meeting with a member of the committee, the centre manager and club supervisor.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, children and staff on the day of the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults working in the club.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including a sample of policies and procedures, risk assessments and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The management team has responded swiftly to the concerns raised at the previous inspection. Managers meet regularly with the committee members, who support the overall running of the club. The management team and staff have a shared vision for continuous improvement and a commitment to provide a high-quality provision. However, they do not regularly gather the views of parents, children and other service users to contribute to development plans. Safeguarding is effective. The club has recently received support from the local authority regarding safeguarding. In response, the club has reviewed all safeguarding policies and procedures. This has resulted in improved recruitment and vetting procedures to ensure the continued suitability of all staff. Staff receive regular support and guidance from the management team. They attend regular team meetings, appraisals and training to develop their skills and knowledge. Staff are

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

well qualified and are supported by managers to gain further qualifications in working with children. This helps to ensure the club continuously improves the experiences offered to children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff offer a wide range of fun and exciting activities that children thoroughly enjoy. Children of all ages make meaningful choices and become fully absorbed in activities for extended periods of time. Children's creative skills are promoted as they create mosaic art patterns on canvases. They show pride in their completed designs and chat animatedly to adults and each other about their achievements. Children's sensory and fine motor skills are well-supported. They show delight as they play with the sticky slime and the chocolate playdough that they have made. Younger children's social and physical skills are developed greatly as they play table tennis alongside their older peers. Staff are positive role models and skilfully contribute to children's play. They offer alternative activities and provide additional resources to ensure that all children remain engaged and stimulated.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have developed good relationships with the staff, who know the children in their care very well. They use the information gathered from parents to ensure that children's individual care needs are met, particularly children who have allergies. Staff are sensitive to children's different personalities and approaches to the activities on offer. Younger children, who are new to the setting, are gently reassured and encouraged to join in activities by staff and their older peers. This helps to promote a positive transition into their new surroundings. Children's behaviour is good. They understand the clear boundaries and show respect for each other in their play. For example, children wait patiently and take turns when playing computer games. Staff teach children about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Children benefit from regular trips to the park, where the club is based, and they enjoy healthy snacks. Children show confidence in their abilities as

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

they climb, balance and run around the outdoor play area. Children are developing an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. They talk confidently about the safe procedures in place for walking to the park area and how to identify any potential risks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY221563 Local authority Bury Inspection number 1116107 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 - 11 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 15 Name of registered person Prestwich Methodist Youth Association Committee

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 19 September 2017 Telephone number 0161 7733674

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The Phoenix Centre registered in 2003. The out-of-school club employs 12 members of childcare staff, eight of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or 3. The club opens all year round. Sessions are from 7.40am until 9am and from 3.15pm until 6pm during term time, and from 8am until 6pm in school holidays.

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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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