Benhilton Kids Zone

Benhilton Kids Zone 1st North Sutton Scout HQ, Stayton Road, Sutton, SM1 2PU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2018 10 June 2014

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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 have established good partnerships with the schools children attend. They exchange information with them on an ongoing basis. This helps to support continuity between home, school and the club.  Children are happy and settled at the club. They are warmly greeted by staff who collect them from their school. Children eagerly engage in conversations with staff about their busy day at school. They arrive at the club and quickly settle to their chosen activity.  Partnerships with parents are effective. Staff take time to update parents about what their children have been doing during their time at the club.  Children behave well at the club. Staff are consistent in their approach to managing children's behaviour. Children are offered gentle, clear and age-appropriate reminders about the importance of being kind and sharing with each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the noise level in the room becomes quite high and this distracts children and hinders their concentration and listening skills.  Staff do not always provide the same level of exciting activities outdoors as they do indoors, to support children who prefer to play outdoors.

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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

 give consideration to reducing the noise level at times to further promote children's concentration and listening skills  build upon the range of activities offered to children to better support those who prefer to play outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed staff engaging with children in a range of activities.  The inspector held discussions with the provider, who is also the manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club.  The inspector spoke to children and parents during the inspection and took account of these views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff demonstrate with confidence their knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about children's welfare. Staff supervise children well and maintain a safe environment for them. Arrival and collection times are managed well to ensure children's safety. Staff undertake a range of training, including first aid and child protection, to promote children's safety and well-being. They have regular opportunities to discuss their own performance with managers. Parents are happy with the care their children receive. They comment that their children are cared for in a safe environment and that their children enjoy attending the club. The manager seeks the views of parents, staff and children to help identify further ways to improve on practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff work with parents and children from the very beginning to identify children's interests and abilities. They use this knowledge to help inform them about the activities they offer to children. Planning also takes into account topics and themes taking place in schools. This helps to complement children's learning at school. Children are able to make choices in their play. They use their imaginations in the role-play area, acting out different roles as they perform a puppet show. Children develop good problem-solving skills while taking turns during a game of chess. They engage in sensory play as they excitedly explore coloured slime and cornflour mixed with water. Staff join in with children's play. They interact and help to extend their learning and enjoyment. This helps children to continue to build on the progress they are making at school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children gain a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. They learn the importance of road safety on their walk back from school. For example, they know they need to wear their high-visibility jackets and hold their buddy's hand while crossing the road. Staff encourage children to continue to develop their independence. For example, children are encouraged to take care of their personal belongings when they arrive at the club. Children build positive friendships with children of different ages and from different schools. This helps to build their confidence and social skills. A good range of healthy and nutritious snacks is offered to children and takes into account individual dietary needs. Children's good health is further promoted. They understand that they need to wash their hands before sitting down to eat.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418023 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 1069032 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 40 Number of children on roll 9 Name of registered person Jacqueline Margaret Barker

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 10 June 2014 Telephone number 07739353083

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Benhilton Kids Zone registered in 2011. The out-of-school club is open from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm Monday to Friday. It operates in the school holidays from 7.30am to 6pm. The out-of-school club employs eight staff, five of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications.

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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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