St Teresa’s Treehouse

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • The manager leads and motivates her team with enthusiasm. She has successfully addressed the actions and recommendations raised at the previous inspection. For example, they have successfully arranged additional space and adapted the routines to meet the needs of children effectively.

• Partnership with the host school is a strong feature of the club. Staff and teachers share regular information about children's care and learning. The qualified manager works closely with the headteacher and they continually strive to deliver a high-quality service for children and families.

• Parents highly praise the friendly and caring staff at the club. They po...sitively comment how their children enjoy the wide range of activities and are in a safe environment. Staff develop successful links with parents and share information about children's day and their general well-being.

For example, they have introduced communication books as a result of some parent suggestions. • Children's opinions are respected and valued by staff. For example, the children's council means all children can vote for activities, contribute to the rules and make positive suggestions.

Furthermore, staff consistently offer children independent choices during their time at the club. For instance, children use choice boards for the areas of the club they want to use. • The club has a stimulating and welcoming environment for children to play and relax.

Staff ensure there is a wide range of exciting activities on offer and children thoroughly enjoy their time at the club. It is not yet outstanding because: • Overall, the manager carries out regular supervision of staff performance and provides important training, such as paediatric first aid. However, the coaching and mentoring of staff is not precisely targeted to consistently enhance the quality of interactions to the highest level.

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