Starfish Kids Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision meets requirements The manager demonstrates in discussion his enthusiasm for delivering a good quality service. He is supported by the management team and provider to reflect on practice.

The provider understands how to follow safe recruitment procedures. He describes how an induction programme and regular supervision meetings are used to help ensure staff are suitable for their roles. Staff attend core training, such as safeguarding, to keep their knowledge up to date.

Staff are aware of the importance and benefits of building positive relationships with other professionals at schools that children attend. The manager describes experiences that he and the ...staff provide for younger children. He understands the value of gaining information from parents about children's interests and individual needs and staff understand how to complement children's formal learning at school through fun activities.

The manager and staff describe how they help children to keep themselves safe and to behave well. They involve them in determining acceptable behaviour and rules. There were no children 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 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.

Inspection activities The inspector had a tour of all the areas to be used by children. She discussed how the club operates and viewed the resources offered. The inspector held a meeting with the provider and the manager and spoke to staff.

The inspector looked at a sample of polices, including the safeguarding procedures, and discussed how staff intend to use these. The inspector checked evidence of staff's suitability and their qualifications. The inspector discussed plans for improvement with the management team.

Inspector Maura Pigram Setting details Unique reference number EY449169 Local authority Brighton & Hove Inspection number 1071519