Building Blocks Kids Club Plus

Building Blocks Kids Club Plus Dundonald Congregational Church, Fairlawn Rd, Wimbledon SW19 3QR

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Inspection date 15 August 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 The organisation is committed to provide an exceptionally high-quality out-of-school provision for mixed ages of children. The manager monitors and evaluates quality and staff performance extremely effectively. She is committed to making continual improvements and works very well with staff to help children achieve their full potential. n Safety is of the highest priority, for example during daily outings. Staff are exceptionally vigilant and supervise children at all times. The manager and staff successfully assess risks prior to every outing, to minimise all hazards to children. n The extremely enthusiastic and passionate staff use their skills, qualifications and extensive experience very effectively to engage and enthuse all children during their time at the club. Exceptionally well-planned activities and outings promote children's good health and help them gain an understanding of communities beyond their

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This provision is outstanding

immediate experiences. n Partnerships are excellent. The manager and staff communicate highly effectively with parents, local nursery staff and teaching staff from local schools. This means all children's needs are consistently considered. n Staff promote children's emotional well-being exceptionally well. A highly successful approach helps prepare new children to settle quickly.

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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 build on the already highly effective continuous professional development programme to consistently drive the outstanding quality of teaching.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector toured the premises with the manager. n The inspector observed and jointly discussed the quality of the activities provided with the manager. n The inspector checked evidence of suitability for all staff. n The inspector viewed documentation including policies and procedures, paediatric first- aid and public liability insurance certificates. n The inspector accompanied staff and children to the local park.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is highly effective. The manager and staff regularly complete training to help them recognise and respond to potential concerns about a child's welfare. They understand the local reporting procedures should they have any concerns. The manager regularly meets with all staff to identify strengths and where improvements can be made. This means that staff receive excellent support, guidance and training to provide outstanding opportunities for all children. The manager seeks the views of parents, staff and children. She values their feedback and assesses the impact of changes made. For example, parents welcome even more feedback about weekly activities and introducing a 'kids council' from September. The manager recognises the importance of continuous professional development to help drive and maintain the outstanding quality of teaching. She has plans to identify further training to extend the already inspirational play ideas

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Mixed ages of children have lots of fun and thoroughly enjoy their time at this outstanding holiday, breakfast and after-school club. All staff are highly trained, skilled and experienced in working with different ages of children. The youngest children are supported superbly. Key staff encourage their full participation and give them lots of cuddles and encouragement to strengthen their enjoyment even further. Staff skilfully build children's confidence, independence and abilities to the highest level. They demonstrate and explain as they play alongside children. Children eagerly play games with staff. They follow rules and take turns, for example when they play 'stuck in the mud' and 'what's the time Mr Wolf?' The manager collects detailed information about children's needs and interests from parents and nursery and school staff. Staff use this information to plan exciting activities that are very well suited to children's abilities and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

help them to continue their learning and enjoyment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's health, welfare and well-being are significantly enhanced. They enjoy plenty of physical exercise and ample fresh air. All children eagerly and enthusiastically participate in physical games outdoors. The superb guidance and support from a sports coach further help to challenge and promote children's physical skills and abilities to the highest level. Staff provide children with excellent opportunities to discover and explore during daily outings. For example, children enjoy outings to historical places of interest, the beach, zoos and farms, caves and botanical gardens. A chef freshly prepares exceptionally healthy, nutritional meals to further promote children's good health. All children independently serve themselves chicken fajitas and they enjoy meals such as Mexican beef tacos, turkey burgers, salmon and potato fish cakes and freshly prepared pizza. Staff are exceptionally good role models. They are polite and respectful of each

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

other and children. Good hygiene practices are promoted highly successfully, particularly during outings. For example, children and staff sanitise their hands before they have a snack of cheese and breadsticks during a trip to the local park.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544218 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10092817 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 40 Number of children on roll 58 Name of registered person Building Blocks Child Care Ltd

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 02089498833

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Building Blocks Kids Club Plus registered in 2017 and is one of four settings. The breakfast club opens Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 8.30am, and after-school club from 3.15pm until 6.30pm, during term time. The holiday club runs during school holidays from 7.30am until 6.30pm. There are seven members of staff, six of whom hold childcare qualifications.

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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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