Kirkheaton Out of School Club

Inspection of Kirkheaton Out of School Club Kirkheaton Primary School, New Road, HUDDERSFIELD HD5 0HR

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children enjoy attending this stimulating setting, where they are cared for by friendly and enthusiastic staff. Children engage in a range of exciting activities. Staff provide a well-thought-out curriculum to support children's communication and literacy skills very well. Children enjoy a book of the week about autumnal animals. They enjoy interactive stories and recite words as they use animal masks to pretend to be characters from the book. Children giggle with delight as staff make a cave from a blanket and they hide under it pretending to hibernate.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. Relationships are respectful between adults and children. For example, staff let children know that they have five more minutes outside, before it is time to go inside for lunch. This helps children to know what to expect and for daily routines to run smoothly. Children respond quickly to staff's instructions and form caring friendships with each other. They call one another by name and are considerate to each other. For example, children take turns and share equipment independently, such as ride-on toys in the garden.

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need to do better?

n Overall, staff have a good understanding of the curriculum and their learning intentions for all children. They plan and deliver a range of interesting and motivating activities, which give children a variety of experiences. For example, children make 'bouncy eggs' during science week and go on an autumnal treasure hunt. This helps children to be highly engaged and motivated learners. However, staff do not consistently implement children's next steps to support their individual learning, to ensure that all children make maximum progress. n Children are exposed to language and introduced to new words. While playing with wooden bricks and shaving foam, staff talk to children about what they are building. They use words such as 'storey', 'grand', 'chimney', 'design' and 'extension'. This helps children to develop communication and language skills, which prepares them for their future learning. n Staff consistently promote children's health and well-being. Staff explain the

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importance of washing the germs from their hands before eating. They talk to children about the importance of brushing their teeth and choosing water to drink, rather than juice. This helps children to develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. n Children carry out some tasks independently, such as washing their hands and putting on their own coats. However, staff do not consistently encourage children to build on these independence skills, particularly at mealtimes. Staff open children's lunch boxes, peel their fruit and open packets for them without encouraging them to try and achieve some of the tasks themselves. This does not consistently teach children the skills that they need for future success.

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14 October 2022 n Staff receive good support from the management team. Regular supervision meetings, annual appraisals and an open-door culture, promote staff's well- being. However, the management team does not place enough emphasis on highlighting individual staff's specific training needs to raise the quality of their practice further. n Parents are complimentary about the setting and staff. They are pleased with the progress that their children make. Parents speak highly of the communication they receive from the setting, particularly the photos and daily feedback. Parents know who their child's key person is and value the good relationships that they have with them. n Children develop a strong sense of self. They make self-portraits using paper plates and creative materials. Children talk about their homes and families. Staff note down individual children's achievements and post them into a post box

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throughout the week. At the end of each week, children's achievements are shared with the group, and they celebrate each other's accomplishments. This supports children to understand what makes them unique and develops their confidence and self-belief. n Staff have good relationships with the local school. They share information, ideas and resources. For example, staff in school share what children are working on in mathematics with the setting. This joined-up approach means that staff can tailor activities to build on what children already know and can do to maximise their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have a secure understanding of their responsibilities to protect children. They follow policies and procedures to keep children safe, such as accident, medication administration and mobile phone policies. Staff deploy themselves appropriately, indoors and outdoors, to ensure children's safety. Staff are knowledgeable about a range of child protection issues, such as female genital mutilation and county lines. They can identify indicators that a child may be at risk and talk confidently about the signs and symptoms of abuse. Staff know the action to take if they are worried about a child.

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should:

n ensure that plans to support children's individual learning are implemented consistently, to maximise progress for all children n provide opportunities for children to develop their independence skills further by encouraging them to carry out more tasks for themselves n enhance professional development plans to ensure that training is specific and

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should:

14 October 2022 targeted, to raise the quality of practice further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY397100 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10229348 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 Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 25 Number of children on roll 127 Name of registered person Lindsey Chadwick & Susan Swain Partnership

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reference number

Telephone number 07983996526 Date of previous inspection 1 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Kirkheaton Out of School Club registered in 2009 and provides full day care. It is located in Huddersfield. The setting employs five members of childcare staff, of whom four hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. It operates during term time, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The setting provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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 The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The deputy manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the manager about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

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n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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