School's Out

Inspection of School's Out Kings Rise Academy, Hornsey Road, Birmingham B44 0JL

p.1

This provision meets requirements

All children are happy and settled at the club. They enjoy their time here and arrive excited after the rigour of the school day. Children eagerly greet the staff with a hug and get involved in activities with their friends. They happily share with the staff what they have been doing during the school day as they show the Easter Eggs they have designed. Staff form good relationships with children and their families. Children show kindness and care towards others. They behave well and are polite.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

Children immediately engage in motivating play opportunities that staff carefully plan for them, such as making their own fruit salads. Children cut up their own fruit and know they must hold the knife carefully to prevent it from cutting them. Children can choose whether to play indoors or outdoors and they are confident to communicate their thoughts and ideas. For example, when playing outdoors, children play ball games or sit and chat to friends. Children are keen to build on their literacy skills. They write messages about what they like about their time in the club. Children have a wide range of opportunities to be creative. For example, they draw, paint and make models from a large cardboard box to create a cosy reading area. Children gain positive social skills.

p.2

need to do better?

n Staff obtain information from parents and teaching staff before children start attending the after-school club. This enables them to provide activities based on children's interests. n Children have many opportunities to make choices in their play from the wide range of activities that are on offer. Their work is prominently displayed, which gives children a positive sense of belonging. The 'children's council' gives all children a voice, so they can talk about things they would like to have in the club. n Children learn about the environment and the importance of recycling. They create models and pictures using recycled materials as they learn about how to care for their world. n Staff establish good partnerships with other professionals, such as children's teachers and pastoral care staff. The manager works closely with them to share and use information to meet children's needs. For example, they share a

p.2

need to do better?

communication book detailing how children have been and anything the club needs to know about a child's day. All staff know the children very well and have warm and secure relationships with them. Children who have additional needs are supported well and staff work closely with teachers and parents to ensure they get the support they need.

p.2

need to do better?

8 April 2022 n Staff promote children's good health and social skills. For example, they provide children with a variety of healthy snacks and children have consistent access to fresh fruit and water. Mealtimes are a social occasion where children sit together to prepare their own snacks and engage in conversation with their friends. Children confidently help staff to tidy away when they are finished. n Leaders and managers are passionate about providing the best possible opportunities for children while they are in their care. Staff work well as a team to help ensure that the club is a fun place for children to come after a busy day at school. Children say that they 'love coming to play with their friends at the club'. n Parents are happy with the service provided and feel that staff are very successfully meeting their children's needs. They say that their children are at times reluctant to leave at the end of the day because they are having fun.

p.2

need to do better?

n The manager ensures that all areas used by children are checked before they arrive and any hazards to children's safety are removed. Effective systems are in place to help staff manage children's allergies and individual dietary requirements. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, staff have implemented additional cleaning procedures throughout the day. This helps to promote children's safety and well-being.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The manager completes mandatory safeguarding and designated person training. She ensures that staff also complete child protection training and have a clear understanding of safeguarding issues and how to respond to concerns about a child's welfare. Staff know how to identify when a child might be at risk and understand the correct action to take. The manager ensures that all staff are deemed suitable to work with children. She implements safer recruitment procedures and checks staff's ongoing suitability. All required policies and procedures are in place with regard to ensuring the safe and effective running of the setting. Effective risk assessments are in place to minimise risks to children within the environment, and staff check the building daily before children arrive.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY558463 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10194084 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 40 Name of registered person Dixon, Dorothy

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 07788831874 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Schools Out registered in 2018. The setting operates from a primary school site in the Kingstanding area of Birmingham. Sessions are available Monday to Friday, between 7.30am until 8.45am and again between 3.15pm and 6pm, during term time only. The setting employs three members of childcare staff, their qualifications range from level 3 to level 5.

p.4

Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 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 Children spoke to the inspector about what they like to do in the club and what their favourite activities are. n The inspector observed activities and the interaction between staff and children. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager and staff to talk about how the club is run. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the provider and evaluated the quality of staff's interactions with the children. n The inspector spoke to several parents and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club.

p.5

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

8 April 2022 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