Funtastic Holiday Club

Funtastic Holiday Club 1 Addiscombe Road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2AE

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Inspection date 13 August 2018 Previous inspection date 21 November 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Not Applicable

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The provision is good

n The management team promotes the professional knowledge and skills of staff effectively. For example, senior staff are completing a leadership course, which has helped them become more confident in managing staff and encouraging them to work well together as a team. n Children respond easily to the friendly, welcoming approach given by staff and are confident and relaxed in their company. Staff encourage children well to develop a positive sense of belonging and security in the club. n Staff complete risk assessments of the premises and maintain secure play areas for children. For example, they carefully monitor the access of any visitors. n Children behave very well. Staff promote children's understanding of respect for others effectively, and all children share toys and resources easily. n Staff liaise regularly with teachers at the host school to promote continuity for children's care. Staff provide activities to complement children's interests from school

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Staff do not always organise changes in daily routines and activities effectively, to fully support the interests of all children and reduce interruptions to their self-chosen play. n Staff sometimes miss opportunities to provide a broader range of activities to support those children who prefer playing outdoors more consistently.

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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

n strengthen the organisation of some parts of the session to reduce disruption to children's play and enable them to complete their self chosen activities to their own satisfaction n improve the range of outdoor play opportunities, to fully support the participation and interests of all children, particularly for those who prefer playing outdoors.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children's play and interactions indoors and outdoors. n The inspector viewed documentation, such as the club policies, procedures and required records, including those for suitability of staff. n The inspector undertook a joint observation with the deputy manager and discussed the activities provided for children. n The inspector took into account the views of parents and children spoken with at the inspection. n The inspector had discussions with the owner/manager, such as about self-evaluation and how they make ongoing improvements.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The management team implements clear recruitment and employment systems and continually assesses staff suitability. For example, it supports staff well to understand the procedures to follow any arising safeguarding concerns and recognise their responsibilities to protect children's welfare. The management team meets regularly with staff to evaluate practice and identify ways to improve. For example, since the last inspection, staff have reviewed and implemented ways to promote children's individual ideas in play more successfully. In addition, staff have reorganised the indoor play areas and resources to support children's independent choices of play more effectively. Staff form positive partnerships with parents and keep them well informed of the activities offered to their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff get to know children well and actively motivate their imaginations in play. For example, children develop an exciting game together using toy animals and dinosaurs in the water tray. They talk about the animal families they create and push them through the water. Staff provide further resources and extend children's play effectively. For instance, children eagerly mix bubble mixture into the water and become absorbed washing the toys with pieces of sponge. Staff encourage children's exploration of colour and texture well. For example, younger children show great interest as they mix colours, such as black and white and excitedly say 'I'm making grey'. Older children develop their creative ideas well and like making models out of resources, such as plastic bottles, lolly sticks and sticky paper. They concentrate well to make a space ship or an animal park and show pride in their achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff promote children's health and physical well-being very well. For example, children enjoy nutritious meals and are keen to ask for a second helping. They sometimes make bread, fruit dishes or pizzas with healthy toppings. Staff provide regular opportunities for children to exercise and develop their physical skills. For instance, older children stretch and climb confidently across a climbing wall. They willingly join in a jumping game and swing the skipping rope for their friends. Younger children like throwing and catching balls, and try spinning hoops together. Staff promote children's good behaviour effectively. They keep clear boundaries and encourage children to be kind and considerate. Children often help each other, such as to carry a heavy box of toys together or do up an apron for a younger friend.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340878 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 10056946 Type of provision Out-of-school day care

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 93 Name of registered person Natchoo, Regine Caroline

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Date of previous inspection 21 November 2016 Telephone number 07511147884

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Funtastic Holiday Club registered in 2006. This privately owned club operates from rooms within Christchurch Infant School situated in Christchurch, Dorset. The owner also has three other registered clubs in the area. The club is open Monday to Friday from 7.50am until 9am and 3pm until 5.50pm during school term times and from 7.50am until 6pm during school holidays. There are nine staff employed. Of these, one holds qualified teacher status and three hold childcare 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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