St Marks Out Of School Club

St Marks Out Of School Club St Marks C Of E Junior School, Robert Burns Avenue, Cheltenham, GL51 6NU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 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

 Children are confident, settled and happy. Staff ensure all children have the opportunity to speak, be heard and share their opinions. For example, all children are directors of the club and help staff to evaluate and monitor the environment to continuously improve.  Caring staff provide a calm and welcoming environment where children form close relationships with them. Children and staff work together to establish the club rules for all to follow and children develop positive attitudes and behaviour. Children are very well behaved.  Staff communicate with parents daily to keep them well informed about what their children have been doing. Parents have access to a range of information and are very complimentary about the club.  The owner and staff have a good understanding of their role to protect children from harm and safeguard their welfare, particularly during walks to and from the club.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although younger children help plan the activities in the club, there are slightly fewer opportunities for them to make their own choices about what to play with during the session.  Staff have not fully considered how to provide children with opportunities for rest and relaxation before and after their school day.

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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

 strengthen the accessibility of resources for younger children to make choices about the resources and activities they want to use, to support their interests as fully as possible  provide opportunities for children who wish to be quiet or relax during the session.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed play activities and staff interactions with the children. The inspector observed as staff took children to a local school, and looked at the available resources.  The inspector held a meeting with the owner/manager about her leadership and management, including how she evaluates practice.  The inspector had discussions with some parents and took account of their views.  The inspector sampled and read relevant documentation.  The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The owner and staff work well together and are committed to providing good-quality care and a safe environment for children. Staff know when to take swift action to reduce any potential hazards and are vigilant during the session. The owner has effective procedures for recruitment, induction and the continual vetting, training and supervision of staff. For example, staff keep up to date with current practice and receive regular training, including safeguarding children and paediatric first aid. Safeguarding is effective. Staff know the process to follow if they have concerns about the welfare of children and families. Partnerships with parents, other professionals and local schools are good. For example, parents are welcomed into the club and staff take time to discuss their child's individual needs and any concerns with them. This includes for children who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff know children very well. They know children's interests, which they include in future play plans. Overall, children choose from a good range of resources and activities. Children enjoy challenges, such as creating and building a giant racetrack for toy cars. Staff complement children's learning during their time at the club. For example, children drew pictures inspired by their school topics. Older children were creative and developed their imaginative skills as they designed and created their own cards. Staff show a good understanding of when to join in with children to extend their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children of all ages play very well together. They readily take turns to share resources and older children happily welcome younger children into their play. Staff are good role models for children. They speak to children in a polite and attentive manner, and use skilful questions to help them resolve any problems between them. Staff show a genuine interest in what children say and do, and show that they respect children's views. Children have a good understanding of the importance of regular exercise and healthy eating. For example, they learn about a national nutrition programme at snack times. Children follow good hygiene routines and are independent in addressing their personal care needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499739 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1048098 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 - 8 Total number of places 27 Number of children on roll 72 Name of registered person Julia Kathryn Hoult

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07751147594

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St Marks Out Of School Club registered in 2016. The club is based in Cheltenham. It operates from 8am to 9am and from 3.15pm to 5.30pm from Monday to Friday, during term time. The owner holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. Two staff work directly with the children, one of whom holds a relevant qualification 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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