Energy Kidz Out Of School Club - Old Stratford Mk19

Energy Kidz Out Of School Club - Old Stratford Mk19 Old Stratford Primary School, Willow Grove, Old Stratford, Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire MK19 6AZ

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Inspection date 13 June 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 manager reflects on the effectiveness of the club regularly. She gathers views of children, parents and staff to help identify and act on priorities for improvement. n Children are happy and settled at the club. They enjoy themselves and have fun. They are engaged and show good concentration during activities. n Children behave extremely well. Staff consistently praise the children and support them to play cooperatively. This helps to develop key social skills in preparation for their future. n Parents report that they are happy with the care their children receive. They find the staff approachable and helpful. They are well informed about the activities and experiences their children have at the club. n Staff do not find out consistently about each child's interests and progress at school. n Occasionally, some staff answer too readily for children, and they do not make the most of opportunities to extend children's communication and thinking skills further.

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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 develop the partnership with school staff further to find out about children's interests and progress, to provide a more collaborative approach to their care n give children more time to reply to staff questions and build on their communication and thinking skills further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of practice during activities indoors 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. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager, area manager and regional manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as staff appraisals, children's records and the suitability of staff working at the club. n The inspector took account of written views provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The manager and staff have a clear understanding of their responsibility to safeguard children. They know exactly what to do if they are concerned to protect children's welfare. The manager uses efficient systems for the recruitment, induction and ongoing support for staff, to help ensure children are cared for by suitable adults. Staff have a good understanding of how to keep children safe. For example, they ensure that perimeter gates are securely locked before children play outside and check the identification of all visitors. Detailed care plans of children on medication are kept and monitored rigorously by the manager to ensure all children are being protected. The staff team shows a strong commitment to developing its practice and providing a good- quality service for children. For example, meetings are used well to reflect on the day-to- day running of the club and talk about children's needs. Parents are highly

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

complimentary about the club and the care their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff understand children's needs and interests well. They regularly observe children's play to find out what they like and enjoy. Children absorb themselves in play when they arrive at the club. Staff provide a range of interesting experiences that children thoroughly enjoy after a busy day at school. For example, children use different fruits and yogurt to decorate biscuits, creating different shapes and patterns. This helps children to develop their social skills, creative skills and understanding of healthy eating. Children demonstrate high levels of imagination as they become immersed in play where they pretend to look after pets. Staff organise regular opportunities for children to learn about festivals and celebration days. For example, children take part in craft activities for Father's Day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have developed close relationships with the staff, who are positive role models to children. For example, staff are polite and welcoming as children arrive, greeting them by name and asking about their day at school. This helps them to settle quickly in the club and fosters their emotional well-being. Children are sensitively supported during care routines, such as washing their hands. Children are able to make choices in their play and learn how to do things for themselves. For example, they persevere to cut up their own fruit at snack time and to make their own wraps for tea. This helps to promote their growing independence skills. Children have the opportunity to access fresh air daily, which helps to promote their physical well-being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557061 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10067553 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 64 Number of children on roll 110 Name of registered person Energy Kidz Ltd

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07824157220

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Energy Kidz Out Of School Club registered in 2018 and is located in Old Stratford, Milton Keynes. The club employs three members of childcare staff. The club opens Monday to Friday during term time only. The sessions are from 7.30am until 9am and from 3.30pm until 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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