Arty Em's

Arty Em's Holy Rosary RC Primary School, Alexandra Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire DE15 0JE

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Inspection date 13 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 The manager and staff are good role models. They encourage children to listen to each other and respect their opinions. Children learn to share and take turns. n Children are happy, confident and eager to join in the activities at the club. Staff build strong relationships with children and greet them with warmth and enthusiasm. n Partnership with parents are effective, overall. Staff ask parents for detailed information about their children's needs. This helps staff to provide good support from the start. n Risk assessments are regularly conducted to ensure that all areas of the premises used by the club are safe and secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Staff do not provide enough age-appropriate opportunities for children to develop their creativity and curiosity. n At times, staff do not plan successfully to support children's involvement in the preparation and setting up of activities and build on their skills in a practical context. n The provider does not consistently obtain the views of staff, parents and children to evaluate the provision and help prioritise and target areas for improvement.

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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 provide more age-appropriate opportunities for children to develop their creativity and curiosity n enhance the organisation of adult-led activities, such as snack time, to help younger children become more involved and further promote their independence n develop further the systems used for self-evaluation to more effectively and promptly identify areas for development and drive continuous improvement.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of staff interaction and play during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's enjoyment and development. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the manager, staff and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the manager. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The manager and staff have a good understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse, neglect and exposure to extreme and radical views. They know the correct procedures to follow should they have concerns about a child's welfare. Recruitment procedures are rigorous and ensure that staff are fully checked and vetted. The manager and staff at the club have good relationships with the host school headteacher and teaching staff. They regularly share information to support children's care and well-being. The manager conducts regular supervision meetings with staff to monitor their practice and identify any future training needs to support their professional development. Parents comment that their children enjoy attending the club, which has a lovely atmosphere. They find the staff to be fully committed to their roles and meeting the needs of individual children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a variety of activities that complements their learning in school. Younger children like learning to play new games, supported by an older child as their partner. For example, older children help younger children to form questions to ask their opponent to solve a problem. This helps to develop their communication and language skills. Children engage in drawing, writing and colouring pictures. They have fun using their imagination and develop a storyline as they play with a pirate boat and small figures. Children take turns to carefully add and balance objects in another game, which helps to develop their physical skills and concentration. The well-qualified staff regularly interact with the children to support and extend their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff provide a welcoming and nurturing environment. Relationships between children of different ages who attend the club are strong. Older children enjoy their role of supporting new starters to make friends, which has a positive impact on their emotional well-being. Children are taught about staying safe as they walk from the school hall to the club. They listen carefully to instructions and develop their independence as they hang up their coats and bags. Children learn about the importance of good hygiene routines and wash their hands at appropriate times. They have regular opportunities for exercise on the school playground. Staff take into consideration children's individual dietary needs when they plan healthy snacks and meals. Children's good behaviour shows they are happy and feel secure. They learn to value the similarities and differences of people in the wider community through activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538050 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10077025 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 3 - 10 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 57 Name of registered person Barratt-Meldrum, Emily Jane

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01283562686

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Arty Em's registered in 2016. The club employs three members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The club opens from Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 7.30am until 9am and 3.30pm until 5.30pm.

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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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