Ice Cool Out of School Club

Inspection of Ice Cool Out of School Club Warstock Community Centre, 1 Daisy Farm Road, Birmingham, West Midlands B14 4QA

p.1

This provision meets requirements

n Well-qualified leaders work alongside the staff team. They have a clear understanding of how to provide a varied range of enjoyable experiences for children after school. They place a high focus on ensuring that their practice is centred around children taking ownership for the club and promoting children's personal, social and emotional development. n Experienced leaders have a secure understanding of how to prioritise children's emotional well-being. They and the staff team have a secure knowledge of how to help children to develop their ability to regulate their emotions. There are effective strategies in place to help children understand right from wrong and learn to work together. n The staff benefit from regular safeguarding training and have good knowledge of safeguarding issues. They know about the possible signs of abuse and the procedure to follow if they have a concern about a child's welfare. A high priority

p.2

This provision meets requirements

is placed on ensuring detailed risk assessments are undertaken to ensure that children arrive to the club safely and the environment is safe and suitable. n Leaders understand the importance of working closely with parents. There are effective systems in place to obtain the necessary information required from parents to help meet the needs of children. Staff use effective systems to share information with the schools that children attend to help promote their welfare. Leaders have good knowledge of how to support any children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Leaders recognise the importance of working closely with children to understand their ideas and opinions. There are clear strategies in place to consult with children about the programme of activities offered so they are tailored to children's interests and needs. n There are robust systems in place to monitor staff performance and provide

p.2

This provision meets requirements

ongoing professional development opportunities. Leaders place a strong focus on consulting with staff to help build on their practice and ensure continuous improvement. n Leaders show a strong commitment to promoting equality and diversity. The programme of activities includes a range of opportunities to help children learn about and respect their similarities and differences.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

p.2

Setting details

Unique reference number EY290383 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10375819 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.3

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care

p.3

inspection

Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 12

p.3

Name of registered person

Juliette Thompson & Natasha Cahill Partnership

p.3

reference number

Telephone number 077423 81308 Date of previous inspection 3 May 2019

p.3

Information about this early years setting

Ice Cool Out of School Club registered in 2004 and is situated in Birmingham. The club opens Monday to Thursday, during term time. Sessions are from 3.20pm to 5.30pm. The club employs two members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and one is unqualified.

p.3

Inspection activities

n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about the activities on offer. n The manager showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector spoke to the manager about the leadership and management of the club. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club.

p.3

Inspection activities

8 January 2025 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.3

Inspection activities

8 January 2025 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.4

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.5

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.5

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.5

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.5