Holy Family Larks & Owls Club

Holy Family Larks & Owls Club Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Penny Park Lane, Keresley, Coventry, CV6 2GU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2018 18 November 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 provide opportunities for children to make independent choices in their play. Children have access to a wide range of activities, indoors and outdoors. They develop their physical skills well and enjoy taking part in a range of ball games, including football.  Children arrive happily into the club from their individual classes. They are confident and keen to take part in activities.  Children develop positive attachments with staff who care for them. Children benefit from a sense of belonging and well-being. Older children support younger children well as they all play together.  Children enjoy a variety of nutritious meals and snacks. The club supports a healthy lifestyle.  Staff share information with parents about their children's care. The manager encourages parental involvement and gathers recommendations for improvement to enhance children's overall experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always use the information they gain from Reception teachers in order to contribute and build on children's experiences from school.

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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

 maximise links with Reception teachers at school, and use the information shared to complement and build on children's experiences at the club.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor and outdoor play areas.  The inspector conducted observations of activities.  The inspector held meetings with the manager and spoke to staff and children in the club.  The inspector looked at a selection of records, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Management and staff have a secure understanding of safeguarding. They know the main signs and symptoms of abuse and what to do if they had a concern about a child in their care. Staff working with children have ongoing suitability checks and recruitment procedures are effective. The manager identifies priorities for improvement and encourages all staff to participate in relevant training. Staff work to a good standard with children in their care. All staff understand how to minimise risk for children without limiting their options for play and development. Staff have high expectations of consistent good behaviour. Parents and children have an active role in the club. Parents give feedback and express their children are happy attending the club.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are happy, motivated and enthusiastic as they engage in activities on offer. Children lead their own play as they socialise with peers. Children and staff interact well together. Staff support and encourage children during activities. For example, while some children make St Patrick's Day pictures and decorations, staff ask questions and support the children as they finish their activity. Children receive praise for their achievements regardless of how big or small. Children are developing an understanding of responsibility, as they take equipment out and put them away when finished. Staff encourage conversation and are skilful in listening to children. The staff and children have developed a children's council, they note children's ideas and views, and implement them in their club. Children develop good self-esteem. Staff keep parents informed about their children's time at the club, such as through letters and daily communication.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from an effective key-person system, which supports positive relationships with staff. Children listen well to staff and each other. Staff are successful in giving children clear messages about healthy lifestyles. Children have access to a range of healthy snacks. They enjoy eating wraps, where they choose their individual filling, such as salad, cheese or ham, and fruit, yogurt and healthy drinks are also available. Staff encourage children to engage in physical activity, promoting active play and exercise. Children use hoops, balls, scooters and pushchairs. Staff actively promote children's understanding of equality and diversity through play and activities, such as access to books, toys and dolls. Children learn about each other's similarities and differences, they develop an understanding about people in the wider world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370339 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 1104751 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 48 Number of children on roll 50 Name of registered person Holy Family Larks & Owls Club Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 18 November 2014 Telephone number 02476 333631

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Holy Family Larks & Owls Club registered in 2003. It operates from Holy Family Catholic Primary School in the Keresley, Coventry. The club provides care Monday to Friday, from 7.45am until 8.45am and 3.15pm until 6pm. A summer and Easter club is now established.

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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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