Kids Fun Club

Inspection of Kids Fun Club St Aidan Rc Primary School, Rackhouse Road, Manchester M23 0BW

p.1

This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy the time they spend in this friendly and welcoming club. They look forward to attending and excitedly seek out their friends to share their experiences with. Children are happy and engaged. They demonstrate a strong sense of belonging as they confidently put away their belongings and follow the club routines. For example, they understand the additional safety measures that staff have implemented due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic to help keep children safe, such as washing their hands on arrival.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

Children participate in many fun activities that complement the learning that takes place in school. For example, they listen to the story of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' and talk knowledgeably about the food that the caterpillar eats. Children use dough to make their own caterpillars and proudly share their creations with the staff.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

Staff are positive role models. They warmly interact with children, asking them about their day and how they are feeling as they arrive at the club. They listen to children's ideas and act upon these, in order to enhance children's experiences. For example, children have made suggestions for additional resources and these have been purchased for children to enjoy. This helps children to have a sense of ownership within the club and demonstrates that their thoughts and opinions are listened to and valued.

p.2

need to do better?

n Children choose whether they want to play inside or outside and staff make sure that they are always appropriately supervised and able to play in a safe and secure environment. Children play harmoniously together. They are kind and considerate to one another and share resources effectively, patiently waiting for their turn. Older children help their younger friends to understand how to join in with a game when playing outside. They carefully explain the rules of the game and model what to do. n Children enjoy the many creative activities that are offered. For example, they concentrate intently on making pictures with beads, developing their thoughts and ideas. Children master their skills when using glitter and glue to decorate masks and proudly share their creations with their friends. Staff talk to them about what they are making and the colours that they have chosen to use. n Children talk positively about their time at the club. They share how they are

p.2

need to do better?

able to select their own resources and how they enjoy choosing what they would like to do. They say that the club is 'fun' and that they like spending time with their friends outside, playing games and completing craft activities.

p.2

need to do better?

8 June 2021 n Children follow good hygiene procedures. They understand the importance of good hygiene and wash their hands before eating. Staff serve a selection of healthy snacks that include sandwiches and fruit and pour drinks for the children. However, children are not encouraged to be more independent and enhance their self-care skills further. n Children have plentiful opportunities to engage in energetic and physical play. Staff and children enjoy playing team games together where lots of laughter can be heard. Children are able to practise their hopping, jumping, running and skipping as they move around the grassed area. They play football together and demonstrate that they are able to follow instructions and work together as a team. n Partnerships with parents are good. Staff provide daily feedback about the activities that children have enjoyed and ensure that important information is available for parents to access, such as policies and procedures. Parents'

p.2

need to do better?

comments are very positive. They report that their children love attending and that it is often difficult to prise their children away at the end of the day. n Staff work very well together. They are a cohesive team and demonstrate a shared commitment to making sure that children are happy, safe and secure. They have regular dialogues together, where they evaluate the activities in the club and identify any improvements that may be needed. Parents and children are also encouraged to share their views, which are used to make positive changes.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The manager and staff attend relevant training that helps to ensure that they fully understand their role and responsibility in protecting children from harm. Staff demonstrate a good understanding of the procedure to follow should they have concerns about the welfare of a child. There are processes in place to ensure that staff remain suitable to carry out their role and new staff are supported through an induction period. Rules restricting the use of electronic devices and mobile phones in the club are consistently implemented. All staff hold appropriate first-aid qualifications and record any accidents effectively.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY551976 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10143512 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 35 Name of registered person Roscoe, Angela Bette

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 07733265387 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Kids Fun Club registered in 2017. The club operates Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 5.30pm, term time only. The club employs four staff, of whom three hold qualifications at level 3 and one at level 2.

p.4

Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector spoke with staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She reviewed a variety of documents, including qualifications, first-aid certificates and policies. n The inspector observed interactions between staff and children during activities.

p.4

Inspection activities

8 June 2021 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

8 June 2021 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6