St James Primary Breakfast and Afterschool Club

St James Primary Breakfast and Afterschool Club St. James C of E Primary School, Vicarage Road, HEREFORD HR1 2QN

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Inspection date 15 November 2018 Previous inspection date 26 January 2016

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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

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The provision is good

n Staff provide children with a good range of experiences that complements their school day well. Children are happy and enjoy the time they spend at this welcoming and friendly club. n Staff work in partnership with the host school. They share regular information with class teachers. This helps staff to support children's care, well-being and learning while in the club. n Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents comment how much their children enjoy attending. They say they are involved in a wide range of activities. Parents feel well-informed about their child's time at the club. n Children's behaviour is good. Staff help children to understand the rules and boundaries. Staff act as good role models, encouraging children to take turns, share and cooperate with each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Staff's professional development is not focused sharply enough on raising the quality of staff's practice to the highest level. n Staff do not fully encourage children's understanding of why it's important to have good handwashing routines.

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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 focus staff's professional development to raise the quality of the provision to the highest rate and deliver excellent outcomes for children n increase opportunities for children to understand why it is important to follow good handwashing routines.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed staff engaging with children in a range of activities indoors and outdoors. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the provider. n The inspector held a meeting with the provider. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club. n The inspector spoke to children, staff and parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Managers and staff are aware of the procedure to follow should they have concerns about a child's welfare. They supervise children well and maintain a safe environment. Daily risk assessments are carried out to ensure the environment is safe, clean and suitable. The manager ensures staff receive regular supervisory sessions. Managers and staff reflect well on the provision. They gather and consider the views of parents and children when identifying further ways to build on practice. Parents are welcomed into the setting at the end of the day. Staff make time to talk to parents to share what children have been doing at the club.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff know the children well and provide them with a range of activities and resources that match their individual needs and interests. Children are continuing to build on the skills they need for their future learning. Staff get actively involved with children's games. This helps to extend their enjoyment and engagement. Children enjoy taking part in creative activities. They remain focused as they use coloured pencils and collage materials to create pictures of mascots supporting national charity events. Staff use frequent praise and encouragement and children show pride in their achievements. Children work well together to build a bridge using construction equipment. They use their imaginations as they make and play in dens made with blankets. Staff organise the environment well to ensure there are cosy and quiet areas created for those children who want to relax.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff create a warm and welcoming atmosphere at the club. Children arrive happily and quickly settle to their chosen activity. They make independent choices in their play and have their ideas included in the weekly plans. Children enjoy playing outdoors where they benefit from fresh air and exercise. Staff provide a good range of healthy and nutritious snacks. There are effective systems in place to share information about children's individual dietary requirements. Staff encourage children to continue to develop their independence. They take responsibility for their own belongings and help with routine tasks, such as tiding away the toys and resources before moving on to the next activity. Children make good friendships with others. Older children help and support younger children, they readily involve them in their games.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358951 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 10073968 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 74 Name of registered person Vandenakker, Kesiah

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Date of previous inspection 26 January 2016 Telephone number 01432 273961

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St James Primary Breakfast and Afterschool Club registered in 2007. The club employs seven childcare staff. Of these, one holds appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and two staff hold a relevant qualification at level 6. The club opens from Monday to Friday during school terms. Sessions are from 7.45am to 8.45am and from 3.15pm to 6pm.

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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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