The Minster Schools' Children's Club

The Minster Schools' Children's Club Warrington Road, Croydon CR0 4BH

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Inspection date 19 November 2018 Previous inspection date 12 February 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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This provision is good

n The ambitious manager is committed to providing a high-quality provision. She is a strong role model and leads by example, working with the children and reviewing the experiences available to them. The club is well organised and staff work very well as a team. n Children are happy and relaxed in their surroundings. Staff provide plenty of choice and children are excited about the activities on offer, indoors and outdoors. n Parents provide positive feedback about the club. They praise the professional staff team and the good-quality resources and activities available for their children. n The manager has developed strong partnerships with the host school. For instance, they worked closely together to achieve a gold award for their commitment to stopping bullying and improving the well-being of children. n Although partnerships with parents are good, there is scope to strengthen the systems for settling in new children.

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This provision is good

n Sometimes, staff miss opportunities to support children to build their confidence and independence.

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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 Develop even further the systems for working with new parents to enhance the quality of settling-in procedures. n Further develop the support for children to help them build their confidence and independence.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a meeting with the provider. She viewed relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of suitability of staff working in the provision. 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 spoke to parents during the inspection, and took account of their views. n The inspector visited areas of the premises used by the club.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The manager ensures that all staff have a secure knowledge of the potential signs and symptoms of abuse. Staff know their responsibilities to report any concerns about a child's safety or well-being. They recognise and know what to do should a child be at risk from extreme ideas or views. There are robust procedures for recruitment, induction and ongoing training. Staff are fully aware of their roles and responsibilities. The manager is passionate about developing staff's professional knowledge. She has implemented effective systems for peer observation and supervision. Staff are well qualified and regularly attend training to develop the quality of activities and interactions with children further. The manager regularly evaluates the club and is clear about the current strengths and areas of development. She aspires to be outstanding and has established a culture of reflection

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

where staff are passionate about developing their practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff offer a good balance of adult-led and child-led activities to children. Staff plan activities and experiences across all areas of learning and build on what children have been learning at school. For instance, children eagerly cut out and decorate their own gingerbread men and are excited to recite familiar lines from the story. Staff encourage all children to access a wide range of good-quality resources independently. They praise all children for their achievements. Some children enjoy developing their physical skills as they practise hitting tennis balls with rackets and kicking footballs. Others use their imaginations as they explore their 'garden centre' and build homes for butterflies and insects. Interactions between staff and children are strong. Older children listen carefully to staff's instructions as they take part in group quizzes. They are excited to collaborate as a team to work out the answers to each question.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are strong role models, they have high expectations of the children and know them well. Children's behaviour is very good, they are kind and respectful to one another. Staff ensure that all areas of the club are safe. They are effectively deployed, children are supervised well and staff ensure that there are good levels of support available. Since the last inspection, the manager and staff have reorganised the club's rooms to help children take ownership and feel more secure. Healthy lifestyles are well promoted. Children are offered healthy and nutritious meals, and enjoy daily opportunities to enjoy the fresh air. Staff encourage children to develop their understanding about their wider community. For instance, children enjoy creating colourful art displays to celebrate local events and traditions in their base rooms.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY100681 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10062349 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care Age range of children 4 - 11 Total number of places 66 Number of children on roll 165 Name of registered person The Minster Schools' Children's Club

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Date of previous inspection 12 February 2016 Telephone number 02086885844

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The Minster Schools' Children's Club registered in 2002. It operates from a building in the grounds of The Minster Schools' in the London Borough of Croydon. The club operates from 7.45am to 9am and from 3pm to 6.15pm during term time. There are 21 members of staff, 11 of whom hold an appropriate 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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