Joydens Wood Breakfast And After School Club

Joydens Wood Breakfast And After School Club Hayden Youth Association, Leyton Cross Road, Dartford DA2 7AN

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Inspection date 10 December 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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This provision is good

n The leadership team has developed strong relationships with the host school. The team communicate well with the teachers to support children's individual needs and ensure continuity of care. n Staff are friendly and caring. They encourage children to follow their own interests and make their own decisions about their play experiences. n Children of all ages play well together. They are kind and respectful of one another. For instance, older children play team games with the younger children and help to serve them their meals. n Parents provide positive feedback about the club. They praise the friendly and caring staff and comment on how happy their children are. They comment on the safe environment and how well behaviour is managed. n Sometimes, staff miss opportunities to challenge children to develop their thinking skills and enhance their play experiences further. n Although partnerships with parents are good, there is opportunity to strengthen the

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This provision is good

systems for settling new children into the club to further enhance their emotional well- being.

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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 support staff to build on opportunities to challenge children to develop their thinking skills and enhance their play further n strengthen the systems for working with new parents to enhance the quality of the settling-in process and further support children's emotional needs.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector read testimonials from parents during the inspection, and took account of their views. n The inspector had a meeting with the provider. She viewed relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club. n The inspector spoke to children and staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the quality of the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector completed a joint observation with one of the managers.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The managers are enthusiastic and committed to providing a high-quality service. They reflect on practice well and strive for continuous improvement. They regularly seek the views of staff, parents and children to identify their strengths and areas of development. The managers have developed secure systems for recruitment, induction and ongoing training to help staff to understand their roles and responsibilities. Staff attend regular team meetings and supervision sessions to reflect on their practice and improve the experiences of children further. Safeguarding is effective. The managers and staff have a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that indicate that a child may be at risk of abuse or being drawn into extreme behaviours or ideas. They know the steps to take to report any concerns about a child's safety or welfare. Staff attend regular training to ensure that their knowledge of child protection is up to date. The managers are

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

committed to the safety of all children. Staff are deployed effectively and supervise the children closely at all times. Regular risk assessments and fire drills ensure that all areas of the club accessed by children are kept safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff offer a stimulating environment and plan a wide range of activities, indoors and outdoors. They interact with children well and join in with their play. For example, children are delighted to learn the rules to board games and challenge the staff. Others invite the staff to help them build with construction toys. Children are encouraged to be physically active and enjoy the fresh air. For instance, some children spend considerable time practising their football shooting skills to specific targets. Others enjoy blowing bubbles or playing team games on the field. Children who prefer to take part in quiet activities enjoy opportunities to take part in creative tasks. For example, children are excited to create their own Christmas cards using art materials and glitter. Others persevere as they build unicorns from creative sets and make their own models from homemade playdough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and relaxed in the club. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. Staff have high expectations of all children and promote behaviour effectively. Children behave well. They demonstrate high levels of cooperation, share and take turns without prompting. Staff promote children's self-esteem and confidence. For instance, they praise the children frequently and share their achievements with the team and children. Staff support children to develop their self-care skills and be independent. For instance, they select their preferred drinks and fruits on arrival, and at mealtimes children line up to select their meal choices. Children have good table manners and are polite to one another. Individual dietary requirements are well catered for and children are encouraged to share their ideas when staff plan menus. Children learn about different cultures and the world around them. For instance, children attend fireworks

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

displays, create their own Diyas to celebrate Diwali and enjoy decorating the Christmas tree together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538268 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10077082 Type of provision Out-of-school day care

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 4 - 11 Total number of places 36 Number of children on roll 77

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Name of registered person

Joydens Wood Breakfast And After School Club Ltd

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07826040192

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Joydens Wood Breakfast and After School Club registered in 2016. The club is open from 7am to 9am for breakfast and is open again from 3pm to 6.30pm after school from Monday to Friday, term time only. There are seven staff; of these, five hold an appropriate childcare qualification.

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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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