Kids' City at St George's

Kids' City at St George's Yvonne Carr Centre, 2 Thessaly Road, LONDON SW8 4HT

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Inspection date 7 May 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 are happy and settled in this friendly club. They benefit from positive relationships with caring and enthusiastic staff, who have good knowledge of all children and treat them with kindness and respect. n Staff work hard to create a rich, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can play and relax. They make effective use of their knowledge and training to plan activities and experiences that support each child's learning needs. n The behaviour of the children is good. The staff provide clear and consistent boundaries and teach children about behavioural expectations. Staff use praise and encouragement to help children to become confident and motivated learners. n Staff have built good partnerships with the host primary school and exchange relevant information with school staff. This helps to promote continuity in children's development. Children display high levels of confidence and self-esteem.

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This provision is good

n Parents talk enthusiastically about the staff and how well their children have settled at the club. The parents speak positively about the wide range of activities and experiences that the club provides and express how their children love attending the club. n Information on the club's website is out of date and inaccurate. n Staff do not provide opportunities for children to use technology, to build on their growing understanding of the world around them.

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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 ensure that information on the club's website is accurate and up to date so that parents and carers are well informed n provide a range of technology for children to use, to build on their growing understanding of the world around them.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed indoor and outdoor activities. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector spoke to a selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She held meetings with the manager and the head of operations of the organisation. n The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of staff.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff have knowledge of child protection and the administration of first aid by attending relevant training. They understand their responsibility to report any concerns they have, to keep children safe from harm. The club is safe and secure. Managers complete regular risk assessments and daily safety checks to make sure that the premises are kept secure and free of hazards. Managers maintain records well, including logs of attendance, accidents, complaints and risk assessments of the building. Recruitment and vetting procedures are robust to ensure the suitability of all staff working with children. Parents are very complimentary about the staff team and the good-quality care their children receive. For example, parents are pleased with the daily discussions about their children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified staff work closely together as a team. They know the children well and plan activities that interest and challenge each child. For example, staff followed children's interest in trains to promote their language and problem-solving skills, as they explored how to build a train track. Staff value children's contributions and encourage them to be involved in organising the environment. The staff provide a quiet and comforting space for children who wish to relax and rest after their school day. They provide opportunities for children to represent and develop their own ideas during creative play. For instance, children enjoy painting using materials such as paintbrushes and rollers. Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend in this warm and welcoming club. They are able to take part in a wide range of exciting and interesting activities such as junk modelling, knitting, gardening and cooking. Staff engage in conversations with

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children and constantly praise their efforts and achievements. This helps to promote children's confidence and self-esteem. Children confidently talk about their day and use language to engage with authorised visitors at the club.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff have created an exciting learning environment for children to explore. Children arrive happy and keen to spend time with their friends. They show a good sense of belonging and approach their play with enthusiasm. Staff promote children's health well. For instance, children enjoy healthy snacks which include a variety of fruits and vegetables. They know and follow the daily routine. Children wash their hands in readiness for snack time and set the table. Staff provide children with opportunities to make their own choices and develop good independence. For instance, children serve themselves at snack time and clear the table afterwards. Children know the rules they must follow to keep themselves safe. They walk safely when they are collected from their classroom and demonstrate a good understanding of road safety issues. Children are well behaved, play together harmoniously and develop secure friendships.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541124 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10089913 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 - 9 Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 9 Name of registered person Trojans Scheme

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 02086785962

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Kids' City at St George's re-registered in 2016. It is one of the 12 settings currently operating owned by Trojans Scheme. It operates from Yvonne Carr Centre in the London Borough of Wandsworth. Staff collect children from St George's Primary School. The club operates each weekday from 3.30pm to 6pm, term time only. There are three staff, of whom two hold early years qualifications at level 3 and the manager holds a leadership qualification at level 7.

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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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