Shooting Stars Out Of School Club

Shooting Stars Out Of School Club Ossett Cricket & Athletic Club, Ossett WF5 8JT

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Inspection date 27 March 2019 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 new manager is passionate about providing a high-quality service. She continually reflects on the overall effectiveness of the club. She gathers parents', staff's and children's views to help her to identify any improvements needed. n Children benefit from a large variety of activities indoors and outdoors. They make their own choices in play. For example, they spend long periods of time colouring and using creative materials. n Staff consistently join in with children's play on their level. For example, they support children to take turns while they play a game of giant dominoes together. This helps to foster children's social skills successfully. n Children are settled and happy at the club. They feel that their views are listened to. For example, children write down their own suggestions for activities and resources using a 'Have your say' board. n Staff promote children's physical well-being effectively. Amongst other things, children

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This provision is good

delight at jumping over hurdles and playing with hoops, bats and balls in the large outside space. They also enjoy practising yoga and play games, such as musical statues, inside. n Children learn to be independent. They confidently self-serve at mealtimes. For example, they choose their own fillings for their bagels and practise how to spread their own butter or cheese. n The manager does not monitor staff practice fully effectively in order to help raise the quality of their interactions to the highest level. n Although staff have developed good relationships with parents, they do not consistently share information about children's experiences at the club.

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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 monitor staff practice more precisely to help further raise the quality of their interactions to help motivate and engage children even more n build on the already good partnerships in place with parents to help strengthen communication about children's experiences in the club.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of practice during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager and discussed self- evaluation. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager and provider. She looked at relevant documentation, such as staff appraisals, a sample of policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club. n The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their written views received via email.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The manager regularly gathers parents' views, including through discussions, questionnaires and an anonymous suggestion box. She uses this feedback to make positive changes. For example, children now bring a change of clothing for outdoor play to avoid their school uniform getting too dirty. The manager meets with staff each week to take account of their views and observations. For example, they have devised a floor plan of different provision areas for children to play in. The manager carries out supervision meetings for staff and they complete a variety of professional development. This helps to improve their overall skills and practice. For example, they all update their safeguarding training regularly. They show knowledge of child protection. They understand what action to take if they have concerns about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. Staff teach children the importance of road safety during the

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

walk to and from school. They remind them of the importance of walking with their partners and watching and listening for traffic carefully. Staff have developed close links with the teachers at the local schools. They share key information about the children's day to help promote continuity in their care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff gather information from parents when children first start at the setting. For example, they find out about children's likes and dislikes. They use this information to plan activities that follow children's interests. For example, they created an area that celebrates children's favourite books and films. Staff spend time sharing stories with them and talk about their favourite characters. This helps to promote children's literacy and communication skills well in preparation for their future learning and time in school. Children ask for certain resources and games each week. For example, they request a penalty shoot-out with the football and nets outside. Children decide on their own rules and how the points should be added up. Staff encourage children to have a try and they celebrate and praise children for scoring a goal. Staff change resources around each week to help to keep children engaged in play. Younger children enjoy tackling a daily

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

challenge in the brick area and drive vehicles around together. Older children spend time reading and play games of pool together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. Staff gently remind children about the rules and expectations in the club. For example, children are encouraged to hang up their own belongings and wash their hands before eating. Children have an area where they can relax and spend time talking to their friends quietly. This helps to foster their personal, social and emotional well-being effectively. Older children are encouraged by staff to help the younger children and learn to be positive role models. Individual children have their own folders to keep their own special items in at the club, such as art work. This helps to teach children to be responsible for their own things. Staff ask children to choose a different country to learn about each month. They enjoy finding out new facts and learning unique information about each culture. This helps to promote children's understanding of diversity successfully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539762 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10090192 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 48 Number of children on roll 110 Name of registered person Little And Shooting Stars Ltd

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01924281806

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Shooting Stars Out Of School Club registered in 2017. The club employs 15 members of childcare staff. Of these, eight hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above, including two at level 6. The club opens Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm during term time. The club also opens during school holidays from 7.30am 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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