St Marks C Of E Primary School After School Club

St Marks C Of E Primary School After School Club St Marks Primary School, Sussex Way, London N19 4JF

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Inspection date 1 November 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 extremely enthusiastic, caring and respectful towards all the children in the setting. Children help themselves to resources that interest them and quickly settle to play after their day at school. n Parents speak very highly about the setting and staff. They feel their children are safe and that staff meet their children's needs well. Parents comment that their children love to attend and that they really enjoy their time at the setting. n Staff provide children with a wide range of activities. There is a strong emphasis on physical development and children of all ages have many opportunities to participate in activities such as gymnastics and dance. n Children are happy and behave well. Staff have developed strong bonds with them and there is a friendly, enjoyable atmosphere within the setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Opportunities to encourage children to become more independent and do things for themselves need to be fully embedded across 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 fully embed opportunities for children to develop their independence.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke with the provider, manager and staff at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector held meetings with the manager throughout the inspection. n The inspector conducted a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The manager has thorough recruitment procedures to help check the suitability of any adults working with children. All staff have a strong understanding of how to keep children safe. They are aware of the procedures to report any concerns about a child's welfare and know who they must refer these concerns to. The manager and her staff are highly vigilant in supervising the children and keeping track of their whereabouts. They have clear procedures for parents and carers collecting children to help to keep them safe. Parents speak highly of the setting and feel that their children are provided with a safe and stimulating environment. Staff have strong partnerships with parents and the children's school, making sure all information is effectively shared between the two. The manager and staff regularly evaluate the setting and seek feedback from parents and children as a way to improve their service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff plan and set out a good range of exciting and stimulating activities for children. These are ready for children when they arrive, to help them settle quickly into the club. Children are greeted by welcoming, happy and enthusiastic staff, who know all the children extremely well. Children have plenty of opportunities to focus on their physical development. For example, gymnastics is carried out by a highly skilled staff member who encourages children to be mindful of the body parts they use when using the climbing equipment. Staff take the time to have conversations with children. They encourage all children to contribute and these discussions extend children's vocabularies well. For example, all children come together with the staff to discuss what they did for Halloween the previous evening.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well. They move freely around the hall, and explore and show interest in the resources available to them. Staff are good role models and provide children with consistent reminders and explanations of expectations. For example, when a child is running, a staff member takes the time to explain why it could be dangerous and how to stay safe. Staff are caring, nurturing and respectful towards all the children. They offer a great amount of praise and reassurance when needed. This has led to strong attachments between staff and children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536288 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10077142 Type of provision Out-of-school day care Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 4 - 4 Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person Sussex Way Extended School Committee

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 02072725967

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St Marks Church Of England Primary School After School Club registered in 2016. It is situated in the London Borough of Islington. It opens on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3.30pm to 6pm during term time only.

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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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