Hereward Primary After School Care

Red Balloon After School Club The Hereward County Primary School, Colebrook Lane, Loughton IG10 2HR

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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 Staff are welcoming and friendly. They help children to feel safe so they settle quickly into the club and are ready to participate in learning and play. n Staff develop effective partnerships with parents. Staff build strong links between the club, parents and school to ensure continuity in children's learning and shared information between all parties. n Children enjoy the planned structure and routine of the club and know what is happening next. This helps children to feel comfortable and secure. n Staff supervise children well. They have clear expectations of children's behaviour. Staff remind children of the rules for safety and this helps to promote a positive atmosphere in the club. n Staff seek the views of parents, children and the school on a regular basis. They are keen to make positive changes as necessary to meet the needs of the children attending.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Children are not always made aware of the range of activities available to them. n Staff do not promote children's independence as well as possible or encourage them to become fully involved in the routines of the setting.

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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 find ways to raise children's awareness of all the activities and resources available to them n explore further opportunities for developing children's levels of independence and self- reliance.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed staff interaction with children indoors and outdoors. n The inspector held a meeting with the directors of the organisation and spoke to staff and children. n The inspector took account of the views of parents by speaking with them during the inspection and spoke to the head teacher of the school. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the suitability and qualifications of staff, risk assessments, attendance records, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The management of the club is strong. Staff receive good support and supervision. They have good opportunities to access ongoing training to promote their professional development. Staff work well together as a team. They discuss and plan activities together to meet children's individual wishes, needs and interests. Staff monitor the progress of young children to ensure their learning needs are supported. They work in partnership with teachers and this helps them to identify where children need most support in their learning. Safeguarding is effective. Staff demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. They know who to contact to report any concerns. Staff complete a report at the end of every session that includes incidents, accidents and causes for concern. This is analysed by managers regularly to ensure the safety and well-being of the children and staff. Staff recruitment follows safe practice

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

and policies are robust. Risk assessments of the premises are conducted regularly to ensure that children stay safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff plan activities that reflect children's own experiences and interests. They often base their planning around a theme, such as the birthday of a famous children's author. Children have good access to a range of books relating to the theme and they choose to read them or listen to a story. Children have good opportunities to develop their creativity and imagination. Staff provide resources and make suggestions. For example, children enjoy making paper foxes using a range of creative materials that relate to a story they have read. Staff provide opportunities for children to gain confidence speaking out in a group. They discuss the planning of activities together and what they enjoy most. Children develop good social skills and they learn to listen and follow instructions. Staff give children opportunities to talk about events at home and school and they show their opinions are valued.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have access to a large field for outdoor play and exercise. They use the school's playground facilities to develop their physical ability and enjoy freedom of movement. Staff join in with games, such as football, and ensure that children of different ages and genders are included. Staff teach children to embrace diversity and inclusion. They encourage children to talk about their cultures and home lives and mark their celebrations through the activities provided. Children of different ages play and learn together. They learn to respect each other's differences and abilities. Children learn politeness and kindness. They are well mannered, share and take turns. Children learn about the importance of eating a healthy diet; they have fruit and toast for snacks and a hot, freshly cooked meal every day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548165 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10068216 Type of provision Out-of-school day care

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 5 - 8 Total number of places 25 Number of children on roll 39 Name of registered person The Red Balloon Family Foundation CIO

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 02030868186

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Red Balloon After School Club registered in 2017. It is managed by the Red Balloon Family Foundation, a registered charitable incorporated organisation. It is situated at Hereward Primary School in Loughton, Essex. The after school-club operates from 3.15pm until 5.45pm, every weekday during term time, apart from bank holidays and school closures. The club employs three staff members, including the manager who 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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