CTK Angels

Inspection of CTK Angels Christ the King Catholic Primary School, Warren Farm Road, Birmingham, West Midlands B44 0QN

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Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

Children are extremely happy and settled in the club, including those who have started very recently. As children arrive at the club, they confidently put their belongings away and wash their hands ready for snack. They show a clear understanding of the routine and staff's expectations. Children choose where to sit down with their friends and chatter happily to each other and with staff.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are continuously busy during their time at the club. They talk about the activities they enjoy doing. Staff take children around the school grounds to collect leaves. Children carry their bucket and pick up things that interest them. Staff encourage children to think about why the leaves are different colours. They also consider why not many leaves have fallen from the trees. Younger children suggest this is because it is not windy. The children take their collections back to the club playground, where they enthusiastically paint them. They use the painted leaves to make prints on a large roll of paper. Children show high levels of engagement and continue painting for most of their session. They explore how to make marks in other ways, such as by using brushes or with their hands. Other children develop their small muscles and mathematical skills as they thread small beads on a thread to make jewellery. They carefully plan the patterns they wish to make and think

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need to do better?

n The provider has been proactive in addressing issues raised at the last inspection. Records are now maintained for the vetting checks completed for all staff. They are committed to working with other professionals to inform their self-evaluation of the club. This helps to continually raise the quality of provision. n Staff get to know each child well. They spend time observing what they enjoy doing. This information is then used to plan and provide activities, which capture children's interests. This means children enjoy their time at the club and, in turn, they settle in rapidly. n Staff support children's good health. They provide ample opportunities for children to play outdoors, where they benefit from fresh air and exercise. Children are provided with continuous access to fresh fruit and water during their time at the club. Staff talk to children about how to make healthy choices to promote their understanding about managing their own health.

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need to do better?

n Children delight in practising and developing their physical skills. They love playing ball games in the playground, where they kick and throw balls to each other and celebrate when they score goals. Staff extend on their interests by bringing a parachute into their play, so that children can explore using balls in different ways.

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need to do better?

10 October 2023 n Children's behaviour is consistently good. This is because they have a firm understanding of the rules and boundaries in place, which they have contributed to making. Children play harmoniously together, showing mutual respect towards each other and adults. n The provider fully understands the benefits of working in partnership with others. Information is regularly exchanged with the teachers of children who attend. This provides continuity in their care and learning. n The provider is committed to providing an inclusive service. They are aware of how to provide support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and know where help may be accessed outside of the club and school. n Parents are very pleased with the service that the club offers. They say that their children enjoy attending and like the range of activities available. Parents value the provider's flexibility in accommodating additional sessions where

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possible. They receive a handover at the end of each session and receive information about what their child has been doing. n The provider is committed to supporting staff's continued professional development. Supervision opportunities are regularly given to staff to provide opportunities to discuss their role and any issues they may have. The provider monitors staff's training needs closely and ensures that all mandatory training is completed. Staff comment that they feel well supported in their role at the club.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Managers and staff undertake training to ensure they are alert to, and understand, different safeguarding issues that children may be at risk of. They are confident in recognising signs which could mean a child is at risk of harm. All staff know the procedures to follow to report any concerns they may have about the safety of children to other agencies. There are appropriate procedures in place for the safe use of cameras and mobile phones. The provider follows rigorous recruitment procedures to check the suitability of staff who work with children. Risk assessment is used well to maintain a safe environment for children. Staff deploy themselves effectively to supervise children at all times.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2605067 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10279352 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 25 Number of children on roll 40 Name of registered person Barr, Jennifer

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reference number

Telephone number 01214649829 Date of previous inspection 19 December 2022

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Information about this early years setting

CTK Angels registered in 2020. It operates on the site of Christ the King Catholic Primary School in Birmingham. The club opens during school term times from Monday to Friday. Sessions are from 7.30am until 8.30am and 3pm until 6pm. There are three members of staff employed. Of these, one holds a qualification at level 3 and one holds a qualification at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The provider and inspector completed a learning walk to gather information about how the provision is organised. n Parents and children spoke to the inspector and gave their views of the setting. n The inspector observed children playing indoors and outdoors. n The inspector spoke to staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held a meeting with the provider and looked at relevant documentation and evidence of staff suitability.

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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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