Re:play@Skyswood

Re:play@Skyswood Skyswood Primary School, Chandlers Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9RS

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 April 2018 4 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

 The established provider has highly effective systems in place and these help to ensure the day-to-day running of the club is efficient. The staff work together well. They have secure procedures in place and are all aware of their roles and responsibilities.  Partnership working with the host school is good. The headteacher talks very positively about the staff at the club. He feels they offer good care to children and give them space to relax and freely play after their busy school day.  Each day, staff set up a stimulating environment with a wide range of resources easily accessible to children. Children display high levels of concentration as they engage in self-chosen play. There are also quieter areas where children can rest if they need to.  Children talk about the values embedded in the club. For example, they state how they are always encouraged to be honest and to be kind to their friends. These values are

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This provision is good

seen in the ways children play cooperatively and demonstrate kindness and respect.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The provider does not make sure new staff are fully informed of all policies and procedures as part of their induction.  Occasionally, staff do not provide enough opportunities to fully promote children's sense of responsibility and independence skills.

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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 support given to staff through their induction to help to enhance their knowledge of all policies and procedures  provide more opportunities to fully promote children's growing sense of responsibility and ability to do things for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of activities and assessed the impact this has on children's enjoyment.  The inspector discussed the children's involvement in activities with the provider and members of staff.  The inspector held a meeting and discussions with the provider.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club and the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector spoke to parents and children during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff are knowledgeable about how to recognise the signs of abuse. They know how to respond to and report any concerns they may have about a child in their care. The provider has robust vetting procedures to ensure that children are cared for by suitable people. Staff make the most of training opportunities to develop their skills so that children benefit from a good-quality provision. The provider and staff regularly reflect on their practice and seek the views of both parents and children. They incorporate their ideas into practice, such as by planning activities based on topics in which children show an interest.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children engage well in activities, such as when using craft materials. They carefully use pens to finish colouring in pictures they started at school and are keen to take these back to show to their teachers. Staff are deployed well to support children wherever they choose to play. This includes playing games with them or helping them to find lettered threading beads as they make bracelets. Children enjoy choosing books from the school library and sit quietly reading or share books with adults. Staff are aware of children's development levels and what they are learning next at the school. They observe children as they play and share relevant observations with children's teachers and parents. This promotes continuity in children's learning and development effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff understand that some children prefer to engage in physical exercise when school finishes. As soon as children have registered for the session they are able to go outside where they have many opportunities to be active. For example, children enjoy riding on toy cars and climbing on the school playground equipment. At other times, they can explore the natural area or choose to play games indoors, such as table tennis. Staff provide a balanced snack for children and they are able to choose what to put in their sandwich and make these themselves. Staff are aware of which children need a special diet and have rigorous procedures in place to make sure they have the correct food. Children demonstrate they feel secure in the club. They are relaxed and sociable, and their behaviour is very good. Parents are full of praise as they talk very positively about the care their children receive from the staff and how much they enjoy attending.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391244 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1104937 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 32 Number of children on roll 37 Name of registered person Re-Play at Skyswood Limited

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Date of previous inspection 4 November 2014 Telephone number 07913 323 608

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Re:play@Skyswood registered in 2009. It is open each weekday from 3.15pm to 6.15pm, term time only. There are currently seven members of staff, three of whom hold appropriate qualifications at level 3.

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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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