4-11 After School Care And Learning

4-11 After School Care And Learning Holtsmere End Junior School, Shenley Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7JZ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2018 31 January 2014

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The manager and her staff team have highly effective systems in place to ensure the safety of the children at all times. Their constant communication with each other supports important information being passed on to parents when they collect their child.  Staff offer children of all ages an abundance of opportunities to be independent. For example, all children wash and dry their plates when they have finished eating their snack.  All staff skilfully build on the learning that children have already gained at school. For example, staff encourage younger children to practice writing their names with the chalks outside. Staff meet regularly with Reception class teachers to ensure that they provide children with relevant learning opportunities.  Children are at the forefront of everything that the staff do. Their achievements are celebrated. For instance, 'wow' moment achievement cards are displayed in the club.

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This provision is outstanding

The manager fully embraces their ideas and listens to their opinions. For example, she uses their requests for activities as she plans for future learning opportunities.  The manager's leadership is motivational and staff respond enthusiastically to provide positive interactions to support children in their learning and development fully.

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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

 continue to analyse the impact of the systems in place for staff to share inspirational practice throughout the club to maintain the excellent experiences for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the interactions between staff and children during activities.  The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents and took their views of the club into consideration.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation, including policies, and reviewed evidence to support the suitability of staff working at the club.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The manager ensures that all staff have a deep understanding of child protection. Staff demonstrate that they have a firm knowledge of the processes they need to follow if they are concerned about the welfare of a child. They ensure that the premises are safe and secure and that people who are entering the grounds are known to them. The manager has written policies in place which are implemented meticulously to support the well-being of the children. She ensures that relevant information is gained from parents before children start. There is a highly effective staff recruitment process in place. Staff undertake a robust induction programme to ensure that they understand their roles and responsibilities fully. The manager provides exceptional support to the staff team. For example, she reflects on requests from staff before their supervision meetings regarding further training they would like to attend. The

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

manager recognises the importance of continually analysing how inspirational practice is shared between staff to help maintain the outstanding provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children thoroughly enjoy being at the club and are constantly engaged in activities. The stimulating range of resources on offer complements the learning that takes place elsewhere. The environment has been thoughtfully laid out to inspire children. They recognise that the work they create is valued, for instance, as it is proudly displayed around the room. Children talk enthusiastically about their work. Staff have an excellent understanding of how to support children. Children embrace challenges, such as when they follow instructions on cards to build towers with blocks. Staff use children's own experiences to motivate them and help them relate their learning to their own lives. Children gain a deep understanding of different cultures and learn about a range of festivals, such as Eid.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's behaviour is exemplary. All children confidently follow the routines and settle quickly when they arrive at the start of the session. They clearly understand the importance of good hygiene. For instance, children go straight to the sink to wash their hands before snack time. Staff speak calmly to the children and they quickly identify anyone who needs help. They are thoughtful and considerate towards individual children's needs. Staff nurture children's emotional development and support younger children to build on their existing sharing and turn-taking skills. Staff provide wonderfully engaging opportunities for children of all ages to play collaboratively, such as when they play parachute games all together on the field. Children form trusting relationships with staff and a strong key-person system supports them effectively. Staff are considerate and mindful of children's need to relax after their school day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466761 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1102620 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 5 - 8 Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 32 Name of registered person 4-11 After School Care And Learning Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 31 January 2014 Telephone number 07864501679

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4-11 After School Care And Learning registered in 2013. The club opens five days a week during school term time. Sessions are from 3.15pm until 5.50pm. Five staff members have 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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