Ok Mum UK Limited - Altrincham

Ok Mum UK Limited - Altrincham Altrincham Association Football Club, Moss Lane, Altrincham WA15 8AP

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Inspection date 14 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 well-qualified and dedicated manager is an advocate for playwork. She aspires to be outstanding and has created an oasis of calm, where children flourish and thrive through good-quality play experiences. n Children's laughter and eagerness to explore permeate throughout this busy and vibrant club. Children immerse themselves in deep imagination as they travel to a 'magical island' to search for hidden treasure. They play harmoniously across the different age ranges and behave very well. n Respect, acceptance and tolerance are golden threads of this good-quality club. Children have a strong sense of belonging and have a deep understanding of the diverse community to which they belong. They discuss the make-up of different families and articulately talk about celebrations from around the world. n Partnership working is strong. The manager has established robust links with the local school, parents and external childcare professionals. Parents receive regular

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The provision is good

newsletters and are kept well-informed of their children's time at the club. n Staff are skilled in supporting children's large-muscle development. They plan a variety of activities which tests physical endurance and perseverance. Children relish these opportunities and show good physical dexterity as they play football and complete assault courses.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although procedures are in place for monitoring staff practice, the manager has not fully embedded systems to help raise the overall quality of teaching to an outstanding level. n When assessing the club's strengths and areas for improvement, leaders do not consistently take into account the views of staff 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

n continue to embed systems to monitor staff practice, to strengthen and drive forward the overall quality to an outstanding level n include the views of staff and parents in self-evaluation.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector conducted a tour of the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning, during play inside and outside. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager and spoke to members of staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection and other written comments. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager. He looked at relevant documentation, such as the club's plans for improvement and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Leaders are creative and constantly explore new ways to improve children's play experiences at the club. They model this way of working to their staff and children, who in turn strive to achieve their very best. Staff receive the relevant support, guidance and coaching during supervisory sessions and appraisal meetings. They attend mandatory training programmes and keep up to date with changes in legislation and policy. Overall, self-evaluation is good. Improvement plans are sharply focused and the manager's capacity to improve is good. Staff supervise children with great vigilance and all areas of the club are safe and secure. Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and neglect. They know the referral procedure well and understand the correct steps to take if they have a concern about the professional conduct of a colleague.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff have a good understanding of child development and the playwork principles. They use this expert knowledge to plan enjoyable and personalised experiences which keep children motivated and interested to play. Children relish every opportunity to be involved in creativity and imagination. Younger children demonstrate good concentration skills as they build towers from small blocks. They confidently operate cause-and-effect toys and giggle with delight while drawing. Older children devise their own rules for ring games and become enthralled while enacting roles of superheroes outdoors. Staff prepare children very well for their next steps in play and learning. They liaise with class teachers and encourage children to talk about their feelings and thoughts about impending moves to new classes and schools.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are good role models and have high expectations of children. They have a robust settling-in procedure and support children's physical and emotional well-being very well. Children are self-confident, resilient and self-assured individuals. They are keen to take on new challenges and never give up until a task is complete. They talk about the importance of keeping themselves safe during their play and remind one another not to run too fast outdoors. Staff provide children with healthy, wholesome and nutritious food. They teach them the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle and provide plenty of opportunities for them to be physically active.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501585 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10076629 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 - 14 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 49 Name of registered person Ok Mum (UK) Limited

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01619281045

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Ok Mum UK Limited - Altrincham registered in 2016. The setting provides out-of-school care from 7.30am until 9am and from 2.30pm until 6.30pm, term time only. The setting employs seven members of staff. Six staff members hold a level 2 or level 3 qualification and one staff member is unqualified.

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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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