Bedmond Village School Playscheme

Bedmond Village School Playscheme Bedmond Village Primary School, Meadow Way, Bedmond, ABBOTS LANGLEY, Hertfordshire WD5 0RD

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Inspection date 11 April 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 Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the playscheme. They follow the instructions that staff give them well and engage positively with each other. n Staff are well supported in their roles at the playscheme. The managers provide them with regular opportunities for training, which helps them to progress their professional knowledge further. n Managers reflect regularly on the provision they offer. They take on board feedback from parents and make suggested changes rapidly to improve the playscheme even further. n Children are provided with a wide range of opportunities and experiences. They regularly have visitors attend their sessions, such as the local library. n Children feel safe at the playscheme. Staff build strong relationships with them. Children confidently turn to staff for support if they need to. n On the whole, children remain engaged at the activities on offer. However, staff do not

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This provision is good

always respond to the differing levels of engagement of the children during some activities, particularly when some children are losing focus or interest.

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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 consider ways to adapt the activities provided further to support all children to remain fully engaged.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by the playscheme indoors and outdoors. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff members and children at various times throughout the inspection. n The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector held conversations with parents and carers who use the playscheme. She took their views into consideration. n The inspector held a meeting with the managers. She viewed a range of documentation, including staff suitability documents and policies.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Managers deploy staff appropriately so that the children are carefully monitored throughout the site. The staff are confident about how to raise concerns regarding children's welfare. Staff are knowledgeable about the policies in place and how to implement these effectively. Managers successfully work in partnership with other professionals to support all of the children's needs. Parents are very complimentary about the service that is offered. They comment that they feel their children are safe and well cared for at the playscheme. Managers value staff's ideas and contributions. They meet with staff regularly to discuss the provision that is offered. The staff all work effectively together. This helps contribute to the smooth running of the playscheme.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff are enthusiastic about their work at the playscheme. They communicate well with the children and each other. Children follow the routine of the session confidently, including those who are new to the playscheme. Staff join in with the children and support those who are less confident to participate. For instance, staff share their favourite colours with the children and support quieter members of the group to join in the conversation. Staff extend children's existing learning well. They explain to children how things work. Children enjoy playing games with the staff. For example, they ask staff members to play tennis with them outside. Children have a strong influence in shaping the activities on offer. They confidently add their ideas and suggestions to the planning board. Staff know the children in their care well. They collect relevant information from parents, such as finding out children's interests before they start. This

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

helps them to provide children with opportunities that will capture their interest.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children arrive at the playscheme confidently and settle quickly at an activity of their choosing. Staff provide children with an environment where they can relax and make choices independently. Staff support children's interactions with each other positively and promote strong teamwork. For instance, they encourage older children to help younger children with their group creations. Staff act as positive role models. They listen carefully to children's ideas and value their suggestions and comments. Children participate actively in creating the group rules. They follow these rules well and behaviour at the playscheme is very good. Staff promote healthy eating and encourage children to recognise the benefits of eating a balanced diet. Younger children confidently explore new challenges, such as climbing on the monkey bars in the playground. Staff proudly share children's achievements with the parents. For example, they display children's

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

'wow' moments on a board in the entrance for parents to see.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541641 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10057032 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care Age range of children 5 - 11 Total number of places 50 Number of children on roll 91 Name of registered person Three Rivers District Council

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01923 776611

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Bedmond Village School Playscheme registered in 2016. The playscheme employs nine members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The playscheme opens during school holidays only. Sessions are from 8.30am until 5pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays.

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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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