Little St Mary's Nursery & Little Oaks Before and After School Club

Little Oaks @ St Mary's St Marys Catholic Primary School, Pool Road, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7QU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2018 24 July 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

 Children have fun at this welcoming after-school club. They are enthusiastic and animated as they arrive and talk about their day at school. Children eagerly explore their play surroundings and enjoy choosing from the varied range of activities on offer indoors and outdoors.  Children thoroughly enjoy spending time with their friends. They play well together and their behaviour is excellent. Children's views about the club are very positive. They say, 'We are always able to play outdoors and choose what we want to do.'  Staff work well in partnership with parents. They provide parents with a range of information, such as weekly activity plans and photographs of children engaged in activities. Parents comment that they are pleased with the club and they say their children are happy and enjoy attending.  Staff have good links with the host school. They regularly exchange information about children which enables staff to plan activities that match their interests and

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This provision is good

complement the learning that takes place in school.  The well-qualified staff are skilled and sensitive in helping all children to form secure emotional attachments. They meet children's individual needs well through effective care practices and actively promote their emotional well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The manager does not routinely review practice, to include feedback from the children and parents.

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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 self-evaluation process to routinely include the views of children and parents to identify where further improvements can be made to enhance the quality of children's learning experiences even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed the quality of activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's achievements.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working with children, policies, procedures, risk assessments and the club's self-evaluation.  The inspector took into account the views of parents, children and staff spoken to on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The manager and staff fully understand their responsibilities to safeguard children. Staff are alert to the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of abuse. They know the club policies and put them into practice to protect children and ensure their safety and welfare. The management team is vigilant in ensuring staff are aware of the setting's policies and procedures. These are understood by staff and implemented effectively. There are clear robust systems for recruitment, induction, supervision, and the use of ongoing mandatory training is successful in ensuring that staff are suitable to work with children. The manager and staff maintain regular risk assessments and the safe supervision of children is a priority. The manager and staff have developed a good relationship with the host school. They work well with teaching staff to provide a consistent approach to supporting children's needs and promote their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff know the children well. They are aware of children's capabilities and provide a good range of resources to support children's choice. Staff plan activities and experiences to challenge and motivate children based on their interests and what they are learning in school. Children thoroughly enjoy playing in the large grounds of the school. The outdoor classroom offers children space to explore in all types of weather. Children are fascinated with hunting for bugs and exploring the forest school area, as they collect insects in magnifying containers. Children dig in sand as they fill containers and make marks. Children design models from recycled materials and building bricks, and cardboard boxes soon become homes for the bugs. Children learn to celebrate and value other faiths and traditions. For instance, they celebrate many festivals and traditions, including Chinese New Year and they create lanterns and dragons.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the club and have warm and caring relationships with staff. They have opportunities to choose the activities they want to do and to have their ideas included in the weekly plans. Children extend their play outdoors where staff encourage them to participate in enjoyable physical activities, for instance using climbing equipment. Children jump from large tyres as they show their balancing skills. Children wash their hands after outdoor play and before snacks. Children enjoy the nutritious tea provided by staff and make their own healthy wraps with a range of salads. Staff are calm and guide children gently, which helps them to develop good social skills. Children contribute to the club's rules as they decide on the rules they would like.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417781 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1105199 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 146 Name of registered person St Mary's Studley Childcare T/A Little Oaks

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Date of previous inspection 24 July 2014 Telephone number 07958231068 or 01527853592

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Little Oaks @ St Mary's registered in 2010. It is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 9am for breakfast sessions and 3pm to 6pm for after-school care. It operates a holiday club during school holidays; sessions are Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm. The club employs five members of childcare staff, of these, four hold appropriate early years 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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