Cottingham Kids Club

Inspection of Cottingham Kids Club Zion Church Hall, Hallgate, Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire HU16 4BB

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Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

The manager creates a safe and welcoming environment for all children. Children settle immediately on arrival and are eager to help staff. The manager ensures that children feel valued and consulted in matters affecting them. She gathers their suggestions about purchasing new resources and meets their requests when possible. Children comment that they enjoy their time spent at the club and describe what they like to do. They are happy and confidently interact with each other and adults. Children of all ages enjoy a group discussion time, when they first arrive, where they talk about their day. They forge charming friendships with each other and play cooperatively.

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This provision meets requirements

All staff are effective role models and have high expectations of children. Children are encouraged to take responsibility for themselves and demonstrate positive behaviour. For example, they are polite, helpful and respectful towards others. They develop an awareness of the ways they can help to keep themselves and others safe. Children use their imagination well. They are motivated and resourceful in their play. They enjoy crafting activities and are eager to take home their completed coloured drawings. Children have fun playing with toy cars and garages as they softly sing their favourite songs.

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need to do better?

n The manager and staff work in partnership with parents and the local schools. For example, they are consistent with the schools in their approach to behaviour management. Staff update parents about any messages from school during daily discussions. Parents comment favourably about the club and state that they are confident that children are nurtured and kept safe. n Staff demonstrate warm and caring relationships with children. They play alongside children and listen to their thoughts and ideas during group discussions. This helps children settle quickly, feel confident and enjoy their time spent in the club. Children actively seek to involve staff in their games and activities. Staff are responsive and promote children's emotional well-being through consistently positive interactions. n Staff encourage children to think about healthy lifestyles. They encourage children to eat fruit for snacks and provide fresh water to drink. Staff make the

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most of mealtimes to support children's enjoyment and interpersonal skills. n The experienced manager has ensured that she and her well-qualified staff have completed mandatory training. They hold current paediatric first-aid certificates and have completed recent training to refresh their knowledge of safeguarding issues. The manager also makes the most of opportunities to extend and enhance staff's professional knowledge and skills through ongoing professional

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14 October 2019 development. Staff benefit from regular supervision meetings, receive support and manage their responsibilities effectively. There are a range of policies and procedures to help the manager and staff organise and run the club effectively. n The manager and staff maintain an inclusive environment where they respect and value each individual child's needs and views. Staff know each child well and genuinely care about their experiences during their time spent within the club. n The manager reflects on the quality of the service that she and her staff provide for children and their families. She considers the views of parents, children and staff when planning improvements. For example, she has recently responded to children's ideas to create a wall display with a Halloween theme. Children proudly showcase their display and demonstrate a sense of belonging and appreciation of the club. n Children are clearly energetic and motivated in their physical play. They make

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the most of the large space within the building as they play 'chase' and other physical games. However, the manager does not consistently provide daily access to the outdoor area. This means that children who like to be outside are not always able to benefit from outdoor play. n Children confidently make choices from a range of resources they wish to play with. However, the manager has not yet organised the resources effectively so that children can always see and access them easily.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff are aware of the possible indicators that suggest that a child might be at risk of harm. They know the procedure to follow, and who to contact, in the event they have concern for a child's welfare. The manager is vigilant in regards to ensuring that children are not affected by extreme views or beliefs. The manager and staff supervise children closely at all times. They consider potential risks, such as fire hazards, and minimise them wherever possible. The manager has strong recruitment procedures to ensure that any new staff are suitable to work with children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 314608 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10085062 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 to 11 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 34 Name of registered person Rimmington, Carole Ann

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reference number

Telephone number 07941589529 Date of previous inspection 28 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Cottingham Kids Club registered in 2000. The club operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 8.50am and 3.30pm until 6pm during term time. The club also operates a school holiday provision, according to demand. Staff hold early years qualifications at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector checked the suitability of all staff working on the premises. She also reviewed a sample of documents, including the club policies and procedures. n Parents spoke to the inspector and talked about their opinions and views of the service they receive. The inspector also took note of written feedback supplied by parents and spoke to children at various times throughout the inspection. She considered parents' and children's views when deciding what it is like for a child to attend the club. n The manager discussed her understanding of her roles and responsibilities with the inspector. n The inspector observed a sample of activities to assess how effectively staff and resources meet children's individual needs. n The inspector viewed all the areas used by the club to check that these are safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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14 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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