Kidz.Comm

Kidz.Comm St. Marys RC School, Vivian Road, BIRMINGHAM B17 0DN

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Inspection date 21 May 2019 Previous inspection date 4 June 2013

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Not Applicable

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This provision is outstanding

n Leadership and management of the provision is exceptional. Staff demonstrate a very secure knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage and implement them highly effectively. Leaders and staff pursue excellence in everything they do to inspire and benefit children. Incisive evaluation of the quality of the provision has led to a strong capacity for sustainable improvement. n The leadership and staff team are well qualified and highly experienced. Very effective arrangements are in place for staff supervision, training and continual professional development. This has an extremely positive impact on the quality of care and children's well-being, safety and enjoyment. n Children are very happy, confident and self-assured and their behaviour is exemplary. Staff are superb role models and they very successfully set high standards for children's behaviour. Children demonstrate a positive attitude towards others; they play

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This provision is outstanding

cooperatively and share toys and resources. n Partnerships with parents and carers are excellent. An extensive range of information is shared with parents from the outset. They are kept well informed about activities children take part in. Parents' views about the club are highly positive. Some say it is fantastic; a great service and network of staff. They say children come first and are safe and secure in the club. n The highly stimulating environment and wide range of activities ensure that children are motivated and very eager to join in and have fun. Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the club. They show high levels of confidence and develop a positive sense of themselves. Staff support children very effectively, helping them to understand how to keep safe and manage risks and challenges. n The promotion of equality, diversity and British values is at the heart of the club's work. Staff provide children with a wide range of experiences that promote their

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This provision is outstanding

understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own immediate experiences. Children learn about the wider world and the importance of respect and tolerance of others.

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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 continue to develop the already excellent partnerships with parents and carers to offer even more opportunities to involve them in the setting.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector looked at areas of the premises that are used by the club, including the outdoor area. n The inspector discussed the activities available with the provider and manager and observed activities indoors and outside. n The inspector held a meeting with the provider and manager. She looked at relevant documentation, including the suitability and qualifications of staff working in the club and a sample of policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to at the time of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Leaders and staff are passionate about their work with children and families and work highly effectively as a team. Safeguarding is effective. Leaders and staff demonstrate an excellent understanding of their role in safeguarding children. They make sure children are cared for in a secure and safe environment; they are very vigilant and supervise children very effectively. Staff have a secure understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. They are aware of the wider safeguarding agenda which may put children at risk. They keep up to date with local safeguarding protocols and procedures through training and discussions about good practice. The provider has chosen to adopt a complementary approach to younger children's continued learning and development. Staff have excellent links with staff in the host school and local schools children attend. This ensures that highly effective arrangements are in place to

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

complement learning taking place in school. The provider has identified an area for further improvement and this links into their already excellent partnership working with parents. They are looking at further ways to support children's transition from school to the club and more ways of involving parents in the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Staff use their expert knowledge of how children learn through play in this type of provision. Children are skilfully helped to express their ideas and direct their own play and learning. Staff interactions with the children are superb. They facilitate children's ideas about activities they would like to take part in. There is an excellent emphasis on literacy and enhancing children's love of books and reading. Staff initiate children's involvement in local and national reading and writing awards. As a result, children benefit from taking part in an exceptional range of rich and imaginative activities and experiences. All children are involved in planning activities and they enjoy making dough, cooking and small-world play. Children enjoy board games, playing alongside their friends, being creative and drawing pictures to take home. Children also get involved in playing more complex games, such as chess. Children's art work and drawing are

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

displayed on the 'Let's celebrate' board. This promotes children's uniqueness and individuality.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's welfare and personal development is central to everything staff do. There is a very positive culture and welcoming atmosphere throughout the club. The environment is organised very well to take account of the differing ages and needs of children attending. Staff very skilfully work alongside the children and build a strong rapport with them. These attachments with staff ensure children feel emotionally secure and have a strong sense of belonging. Children learn the importance of being active and eating healthy food. Older children like to play team games, such as dodge ball. All children delight in spending time outdoors. They like to play football and use resources, such as pop-up tents, to make up their own games. Children's views are gained as part of the club's evaluation. This deepens children's involvement, knowing their views are valued and acted on. Children are rewarded for kind acts, such as helping each other. They

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

receive vouchers and treats for these successes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457770 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10106735 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 50 Number of children on roll 237 Name of registered person Kidz.Comm Limited

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Date of previous inspection 4 June 2013 Telephone number 0121 464 2141

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Kidz.Comm registered in 2007. The club employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications from level 2 to level 5. The club opens Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 9am and 3.15pm to 6pm during school term times. It also opens for some school holidays from 7.30am to 5.45pm, except for Christmas holidays and 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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