Acorns Out Of School Club

Acorns Out Of School Club Bishopwood Co Infant School, Barlows Road, TADLEY, Hampshire RG26 3NA

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Inspection date 17 October 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 providers and staff provide a welcoming and friendly club for all children after their busy day at school. They offer a wide range of activities that follows children's interests successfully and that they enjoy. Staff regularly share information with teachers and plan well to complement children's learning in school. n The providers work in effective partnership with the school. Leaders in the school show confidence in the providers and staff operate and manage the club. Staff have established clear links with the safeguarding lead and teachers in the school and share information that effectively supports children's good health and welfare. n Self-evaluation is accurate. The providers seek the views of parents and consider these when identifying further areas to improve upon that benefit the families who use the club. Children have a strong say in how staff operate the club. They share their views,

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The provision is good

such as through the children's council to support improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Staff sometimes miss opportunities to provide a broader range of activities to support those children who prefer playing outdoors more consistently. n Children sit for long periods at snack time and at times become restless.

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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 improve the range of outdoor play opportunities, to fully support the participation and interests of all children, particularly for those who prefer playing outdoors n use time more effectively during snack times to maximise children's enjoyment and to avoid a long wait before being served.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children's play indoors. n The inspector spoke with the staff, children and parents at appropriate times during the inspection. The inspector held a meeting with the provider and also met with the headteacher of the school. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including suitability checks for staff. n The inspector jointly observed activities with the provider.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Leaders and staff complete training and follow secure safeguarding procedures. They show a good knowledge of the action to take if they have a concern about a child. Staff show vigilance in promoting children's safety and risk assessment procedures are robust. Children are well supervised. The providers ensure staff suitability for their roles, including through secure vetting and recruitment procedures. Staff benefit from regular supervisory meetings, staff evaluations and further training opportunities, which have a positive impact on the experiences of the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff build successfully on children's prior learning at school in a fun, relaxed and enjoyable manner. They ensure that space is well organised to allow a wide range of activities. For example, children can read and talk quietly in a comfortable corner or freely access art and craft materials for their own projects such as pictures made from small beads. Children have good opportunities to follow their own imagination during craft sessions. For example, they creatively wind wool to create small sea creatures with the help of staff, or design dream catchers for their siblings. Staff interact well with children as they play and motivate children to join in and to try new things. They ask interesting questions about the projects children take part in. For example, children recall their topic in history and staff support them well to paint pictures that depict the Great Fire of London.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are kind, caring and attentive. New children settle quickly into club life and enjoy a warm welcome on arrival. They benefit from the support their assigned buddy provides and quickly learn about the routine and what staff expect of them. Children develop strong relationships with staff and children enjoy good levels of individual attention. Staff promote children's health and physical development well. They offer children nutritious snacks and show good consideration for any additional dietary needs. Staff have considered children's views on the options provided and extended this to include children's favourites, such as fresh juice in a variety of flavours at breakfast time. Children of different ages play and learn successfully together and enjoy each other's company. They are well behaved and older children show kindness and support for their younger friends. Staff involve children in developing the rules for the club, to help them

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

understand that they are responsible for their own behaviour. They reward them frequently for acts of kindness or teamwork, such as volunteering to do the washing up. They have some opportunities to play outdoors and engage readily in team games.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538046 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10076985 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 - 11 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 68 Name of registered person Acorns Out Of School Club Limited

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07467198548

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Acorns Out of School Club registered in 2016. The club opens five days a week during school term time. Sessions run from 7.30am until 9am and from 3.30pm until 6pm. The club employs six members of staff, of whom five hold qualifications to 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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