Dizzy Ducks After School Club

Dizzy Ducks After School Club Church Hall, Church Of St Mary Magdalene, Great Burstead, Billericay CM11 2TR

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Inspection date 27 September 2018 Previous inspection date 21 May 2018

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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 managers set high expectations and have a clear vision for future development. They are well supported by their staff team. They have made good improvements to the quality and effectiveness of the provision since the previous inspection. n Children are happy and settled in the club. They enjoy themselves and have fun. They are engaged and show good concentration during activities. n Children behave well and are thoughtful towards others. Older children play well alongside younger ones and respect their needs. They follow the good example staff set for friendly and courteous behaviour. n Children have many opportunities for active and physical activities. They learn to develop good skills for cooperative play and teamwork. They enjoy participating in imaginative and creative activities, such as making their own puzzles and building dens together outside.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Staff do not obtain enough information from schools to make sure they can build on what the children are already learning. n Staff do not always provide children with sufficient opportunities to develop and improve their understanding of technology.

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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 obtain more information from schools that enables staff to support children and improve their future learning n increase opportunities for children to further develop and improve their skills with technology.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke to members of staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed children and staff during a range of activities in the indoor and outdoor areas. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector held discussions with the manager and deputy manager of the club. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The staff team make good use of rigorous risk assessments to ensure children play and relax in a calm and safe environment. Staff are well trained in child protection and have a good understanding of how to keep children free from harm. Recruitment procedures are rigorous and ensure that staff are fully checked and vetted. Induction procedures help new employees to understand their roles and responsibilities. The managers review staff performance and provide regular feedback and guidance to support them in their role. Staff share ideas and suggestions, helping to build on the quality of the activities offered to children. This helps to ensure that staff support children effectively and provide challenging activities that build on their individual interests. The club works closely with the parents to share information about the children's needs, behaviour and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Key persons know their children well. They make good use of information from parents to help children settle in quickly and feel confident in their surroundings. Staff help children to listen carefully to others and follow instructions. They encourage children to talk about their experiences during the sessions and the activities they undertake. Staff help children to form good relationships with their peers and older children. Children enjoy taking part in craft activities that are planned to reflect their own ideas. Staff support children's learning effectively and encourage the use of various materials and media. For example, children experiment imaginatively when they make pictures using natural objects, such as pine cones and conkers. They continue to develop good skills, such as writing to support their future learning. Children are praised for their achievements, which motivates them to persevere and try harder. Children play

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

cooperatively and learn to take turns while playing games.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have developed close relationships with the staff. This helps them to settle quickly in the club and fosters their emotional well-being. They are sensitively supported during care routines, such as washing their hands. Children take time to relax and rest when needed in the quiet area. Children can make their own choices in play and learn how to do things for themselves. For example, they set the table and serve themselves at mealtimes. This helps to promote their growing independence skills. Children have regular opportunities to play outdoors. They run around, play ball games and enjoy digging for dinosaurs. This contributes to supporting children's good health. Staff encourage the children to be respectful of others and to recognise their own unique qualities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546730 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10078867 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 4 - 10 Total number of places 35 Number of children on roll 53 Name of registered person Dizzy Ducks Day Nurseries Limited

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Date of previous inspection 21 May 2018 Telephone number 01277 633555

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Dizzy Ducks After School Club registered in 2017 in Great Burstead. It operates term time only and sessions are from 7am until 9am and 3pm until 7pm. The provider employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, three staff hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and one at level 6.

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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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