Rising Stars Day Care and Out Of School Care Ltd

Rising Stars Day Care and Out Of School Care Ltd The Scout Headquarters, Piccadilly, Station Road, Buckingham MK18 3DZ

p.1

Inspection date 15 October 2018 Previous inspection date 18 August 2015

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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

p.1

The provision is good

n The manager is ambitious and aims to raise standards even further. She implements a successful system of supervisions, training and support for staff. This helps them to develop their practice. n The manager ensures that a range of appropriate policies and procedures are in place. These are robust and help to underpin staff practice. n Staff offer activities which support children's interests and help them to extend the skills that they are learning at school. n The management team is proactive. They take steps to develop partnerships with the local school that children attend. This helps to provide continuity in care and education for children who attend the club. n Staff support children's transitions into the club well. They help children to adjust to new routines and make new friends. n Staff are very strong role models. They effectively support children to make the right choices. Children are well behaved.

p.1

The provision is good

n Children are independent and confidently lead their own play.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

n Children do not have enough opportunity to extend on their skills while outdoors.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n provide further opportunities for children, particularly those who enjoy being outdoors, to practise the skills they are learning.

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector visited all areas of the premises used by the club. n The inspector observed staff and children indoors, and while out on the school run. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at a range of documentation, including policies, staff qualifications and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting. n The inspector spoke to staff at relevant times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents and children and took account of their views.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The manager establishes clear procedures for dealing with concerns about children's welfare. Staff have a strong understanding of how to keep children safe in a variety of situations. The manager reviews the quality of the provision for children regularly. She takes prompt action to further improve. She seeks the views of parents and children. For instance, children fill a 'What we like' and 'Our interests and wishes' display board with their views on activities at the club. Staff use their comments to adapt planning to meet their interests. The manager takes all possible steps to build relationships with parents and other settings. This helps children to settle in and enjoy their time at the club. For example, families complete 'All about me' forms. These help staff understand children's interests, favourite activities and preferences before they begin attending. With parental permission staff share information with their children's

p.3

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

teachers. The manager has established a successful programme of staff development. For instance, staff have three-monthly supervision meetings and attend regular training. Since the last inspection, the manager has introduced peer observations. This is helping to raise the quality of staff's interactions with children.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff plan activities which interest children and support the skills that they are learning at school. For example, children have opportunities to create their own mask. They develop their coordination skills as they decorate their mask using stickers and felt-tip pens. They cut out their masks and then wear them in their play. Children learn to take turns as they play card games with their friends. The key-person system works well. For instance, staff seek information about children's skills and development before they start club. They complete observations of new starters and plan fun ways to help children progress in each area of learning. The key person then closely monitors individual children's development. Through discussions children indicate that they like coming to the club. They report that they enjoy the variety of crafts and games available. Parents say that they are happy with the level of care that their children receive. They particularly like the

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

information that staff share with them about their children's afternoon.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff provide a warm and welcoming environment where children settle quickly and are happy to play. Staff complete training to improve their understanding of how to support children's behaviour. This is having a positive impact on children. For example, staff use a calm manner with children. They help them to reflect on their choices and they explain why actions may not be kind. They support children to reflect on how their actions can make others feel. Children's behaviour is very good. They listen to others, take turns and share resources willingly. Children show good levels of independence. For instance, they hang up their coats and bags after returning from school. Staff support them to manage their own self-care needs and they serve themselves their own snack. Staff promote children's safety well. For example, they consider how to minimise risks to children when walking to and from school. They plan a safe walking route, supervise children closely

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

and take emergency contacts and supplies with them.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY474273 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10060281 Type of provision Out-of-school day care

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 4 - 12 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 77

p.4

Name of registered person

Rising Stars Day Care and Out Of School Care Ltd

p.4

reference number

Date of previous inspection 18 August 2015 Telephone number 07887 744 890

p.4

reference number

Rising Stars Day Care and Out of School Care Ltd registered in 2014. It offers before- and after-school care, Monday to Friday, from 7am until 9am and from 3pm until 6pm, term time only. Staff take and collect children from Winslow Church of England school. The holiday playscheme is for children aged from four to 12 years and operates from 7am until 6pm during all school holidays. The owner/manager is qualified to degree level. She employs 3 staff. Of these, two have an appropriate qualification at level 3 and one has an appropriate qualification at level 2.

p.4

reference number

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.

p.4

reference number

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

reference number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

reference number

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

reference number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.5

reference number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.5