New Gumboots After School Club

Inspection of New Gumboots After School Club Goodrich Community Primary School, Goodrich Road, LONDON SE22 0EP

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This provision does not meet requirements

Staff do not have clear expectations for children's behaviour. They do not remind children about the club's rules or consistently teach children how to keep themselves and others at the club safe. Staff are not always deployed effectively, including when they are outside in the playground, to support children's play and behaviour. The organisation of some routine activities and the environment do not support children's physical and emotional well-being. In addition, staff do not provide children with opportunities to find out about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. Furthermore, there are no clear arrangements for sharing information about children's activities with parents. Staff do not plan activities to complement children's learning at school. This does not help to promote continuity in children's care.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Despite these weaknesses in practice, children arrive happily and are eager to see their friends. Staff are kind and caring towards children. Children display confidence and engage in conversations with staff and their friends. Staff encourage children to use various resources, such as drawing and colouring, and create patterns with stencils and use modelling materials. Children are able to focus for extended periods on their chosen activities and follow staff's instructions well. Staff provide a range of sports equipment for outdoor play to help develop children's physical skills. Children play in the playground every day. Additionally, staff provide healthy snacks that meet children's dietary needs. These measures support children's healthy lifestyles effectively.

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need to do better?

n Staff lack an awareness and understanding of the emotional needs of young children and how to ensure that they feel secure at the club. For example, after snack, all children sit together in a small area in the large hall, where some older children jump and throw themselves on each other. Staff do not intervene or remind children that their actions may cause injury to themselves or other children. n In addition, staff do not monitor children's behaviour effectively when they are outside in the playground. For instance, they do not remind children how to use skipping ropes appropriately. Staff fail to consistently enforce the club's rules and boundaries with children, leading to a lack of clear expectations for children. n Staff do not use the available space in the large hall effectively, nor do they organise activities and resources to make them easily accessible to children. For example, an area designated for children to relax becomes chaotic because staff

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place numerous toys and resources in it, which attracts large numbers of children in one place. Younger children who are new to the club quickly become

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11 September 2024 overwhelmed and confused. n Overall, staff provide children with a variety of activities that children enjoy. For instance, children like making models with construction and pretending to take care of dolls. However, staff do not provide activities that complement what children are learning at school. In addition, they do not provide parents with enough information about their children's experiences and activities for children to benefit from a consistent approach. n Staff seek input from children when planning some activities, which ensures that children feel involved in the club. Throughout the year, staff plan some activities to help children to learn about the wider world, such as for Pancake Day and Halloween. However, children do not consistently have opportunities to share their own cultures, to help them to understand what makes them unique and the diverse world in which they live.

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need to do better?

n Staff receive regular supervision sessions and training to develop their knowledge and skills. For example, they learn when children may need extra support. However, leaders do not focus their support to staff to help staff to develop their practice and support children to understand what is expected of them. n Recruitment procedures are effective in ensuring that staff are suitable for their roles. Staff understand the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures to follow if they are concerned about a child's welfare. They are also aware of the processes to follow in the event of an allegation against a member of staff.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

improve staff's understanding of how to manage older children's behaviour to help them to develop a deeper understanding of expectations and boundaries 12/10/2024

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deploy staff efficiently to plan and organise the environment more effectively to include all children and meet their needs 12/10/2024

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Due date

11 September 2024 extend communication with parents so that they are better informed about the activities and experiences their children take part in 12/10/2024

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Due date

obtain and share relevant information with parents and other professionals to fully meet children's needs and help to develop greater consistency for children 12/10/2024

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Due date

identify weaknesses in practice to provide staff with relevant support and training to improve their practice. 12/10/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448272 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10351522 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 50 Number of children on roll 135 Name of registered person New Gumboots After School Club

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reference number

Telephone number 07956 855931 Date of previous inspection 19 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

New Gumboots After School Club registered in 2012. The club is independently run and operates from Goodrich Primary School, within the London Borough of Southwark. It operates during term time, from 3.30pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The provider employs 11 members of staff. Of these, two members of staff, including the senior manager, hold qualifications at level 2 and 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of activities being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's well-being. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection and told the inspector what they like to do when they are at 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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