Marmadukes Abbey Kids Club

Inspection of Marmadukes Abbey Kids Club 32 Sutton Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands B23 6QL

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This provision meets requirements

Children are very happy at the club. They form strong relationships with their friends. Children are kind and caring to each other and include others in their chosen games. For example, during a game of bingo, they help each other find the right number on their cards. Younger children are confident and respectful when speaking to visitors. They excitedly introduce themselves and their friends and speak about the game they are playing. This helps embed their communication and language skills and assures their emotional well-being.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour. They provide lots of praise and encouragement, and reward children when they succeed in an activity. Children listen carefully and follow instructions during activities. They wait patiently for their turn, making sure everyone is included. They enthusiastically join in with physical activities and exercises outdoors, which helps develop their strength and perseverance. For example, children run and jump to the different shapes marked on the playground when these are called out by staff. This helps to develop their physical skills and embed mathematical language.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and managers have sustained improvements made since the last inspection. The consistent staff team means that they know individual children well. Effective supervision of staff helps them to provide good support for all children. n Staff are kind and caring towards children. They obtain relevant information from parents, using this to help ensure that children are happy. They listen well to children and take account of their interests when providing activities. This helps build strong relationships between children and the adults caring for them. n Partnerships with staff from the on-site school are good. Information about children is shared daily between the club and the school during handover. This helps new children settle quickly when they first attend because staff understand and respond to their needs. Children's learning at school is built on at the club through their chosen activities, such as the bingo game where they develop their

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need to do better?

understanding of numbers further. n Children are strong communicators. They talk confidently to their peers about their art work and drawings. They tell visitors about their creations and explain what they have made in detail. They hold engaging conversations between each other and with staff. n Children develop their independence. They tend to their own physical needs well. They independently use the bathroom and wash their hands. They select their toys and games and ask for help if needed. Staff support children who are

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31 May 2023 less confident. n Good relationships with parents mean that their views are included in the club. Information is exchanged daily between parents and staff. Parents are kept informed of the activities children have chosen, and they have opportunities to suggest activities themselves. Parents report their children enjoy attending and that the staff are kind and approachable.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders and managers understand their responsibilities to keep children safe. All staff have attended recent training to update their knowledge of safeguarding procedures. They are aware of the signs and symptoms which indicate a child may be at risk of harm. They understand how to report any child protection concerns, including if there is an allegation against any person working with children. Sound recruitment procedures ensure that staff are checked for their suitability to work with children. A daily risk assessment of the whole environment ensures that the premises are safe for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 229085 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10289010 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

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inspection

Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person Barfield, Marie

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reference number

Telephone number 07711 202038 Date of previous inspection 9 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Marmadukes Abbey Kids Club registered in 1992. The club employs four members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate an early years qualification at level 2 and 3. The club is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 9am and from 3.10pm to 5:30pm, during term time. The club operates during some school holidays from 7.30am to 5.30pm, except for the Christmas holiday. An extension is available until 6pm.

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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 spoke with the registered individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at the club. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club.

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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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