Kids R Us

Kids R Us The Annexe, Milton Community Centre, Coles Road, Milton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB24 6BL

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Inspection date 11 April 2019 Previous inspection date 28 July 2015

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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 Children thoroughly enjoy spending time at the club. They freely choose activities that interest them and especially like socialising with friends of all ages. n The well-established staff team are enthusiastic and work well together. They have robust procedures in place to keep children safe and are especially vigilant as children play outside. n Children are confident and friendly. They welcome new children warmly to the club and have a good understanding of the regular routines. Children readily approach staff for guidance and feel secure in their company. n Staff provide a very good selection of resources and toys for children of all ages. They frequently consult with children to gain their opinions of the available activities and regularly involve them in planning. This has a beneficial impact on children's strong sense of belonging to the club. n Staff ensure they have a good knowledge of all children, including those who are new

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This provision is good

to the club. They observe children as they play and readily share information with schools about children's activities in their out-of-school hours. n Although staff undertake statutory training, further opportunities to enhance their professional development are not yet rich and varied enough to raise their knowledge and skills to the highest level.

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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 find ways to help staff enhance their knowledge and practice to an outstanding level and further support children's development in their after-school activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector looked at the premises used by the children and the resources available to them. She observed children at play and their interactions with staff. n The inspector spoke with staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector jointly assessed an activity with the setting manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the setting manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting. n The inspector spoke to a small number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The club is very well organised and the manager and staff ensure children's sense of well-being is at the heart of everything they do. Staff are reflective about their practice and value the opinions of parents and children. Actions are swiftly taken to address any matters arising from questionnaires and this has a positive impact on the experiences offered to children. For example, staff and children have recently agreed new club rules for the use of electronic games. Children say they enjoy being at the club and especially like activities, such as den building. Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a robust understanding of child protection matters and talk confidently about the procedures to take if they have concerns about children's welfare. Recruitment procedures are thorough and mean that only the most suitable staff are employed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have great fun at the club. They are continually busy and find plenty of activities both inside and out in the surrounding community facilities. Staff are deployed effectively and interact with children in a friendly and supportive manner. They organise team games and children listen carefully to the rules before they start playing. Children's imaginations are enhanced effectively as they play with small world toys or pretend to snuggle up and sleep in the quiet area. They concentrate well on their chosen activities and happily share ideas and thoughts about their play with friends. Children make good use of the wide variety of materials available to promote their creativity. They draw pictures, make articles, such as photograph holders, and demonstrate their writing abilities by creating their own surveys.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have lots of fresh air and exercise at the club. They especially enjoy playing in the small wooded area where they create their own games and appreciate the natural environment. They learn to keep themselves safe from harm and take small risks as they learn to use the play equipment safely. Children play well together and, generally, demonstrate good behaviour. When differences in opinions arise they are well supported by staff, who effectively help children to negotiate with one another and recognise how certain actions can be hurtful to others. Children are confident and feel secure in their surroundings. They build strong friendships and show maturity and independence at the club. Children are learning to protect their health by carrying out routines, such as hand washing, before eating meals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293461 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10062050 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 - 10 Total number of places 50 Number of children on roll 80 Name of registered person Ball, Sharon Anne

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Date of previous inspection 28 July 2015 Telephone number 07496102226

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Kids R Us out-of-school club registered in 1995. It operates from a community centre in Milton, Cambridgeshire. The club is open all year round with the exception of one week at Christmas and bank holidays. During school term times the club is open from 7.30am to 9am and 3.15pm to 6pm each weekday. In school holidays opening times are 8am to 6pm each weekday. The club employs seven members of staff. Of these, three hold appropriate qualifications at level 3.

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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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