Kenex Out of School Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is outstanding • Managers and staff are highly reflective of their own practice and plan continuous improvements. They seek and value the views of children, staff and parents. For example, they have developed an extensive range of exciting activities outdoors and plan special events throughout the year.

Children take part in fundraising activities and learn about a wide range of cultural celebrations. • The management team and staff are passionate about delivering the highest-quality service for children. All staff are well qualified and have established experience of working with children.

• Children are extremely happy and confident. They display excellen...t behaviour. They use good manners, show respect and kindness.

For example, older children support younger children in their play and make them feel welcome. Children show high levels of maturity as they follow and contribute to the club's behaviour rules. • Staff consult with children and value their choices and opinions.

Children make decisions and vote for activities and changes in the club. This helps to promote mutual respect, inclusion and high levels of engagement. • Children have plenty of fun and thoroughly enjoy their time at the club, and many are often reluctant to leave when parents arrive to collect them.

Children benefit from an exceptional range of activities and experiences, particularly in the excellently resourced outdoor area. They have abundant opportunities to play and relax and freely choose how they wish to spend their time after their school day. • Parent partnerships are excellent and staff share information regularly about children's achievements.

Staff provide consistent support and smooth transitions between settings. They support children's emotional well-being remarkably well. Parents are extremely complimentary about the care and wide range of fun activities their children receive at the club.

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