After School Club @ Holy Trinity

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children are very happy and show they feel safe in the after-school club.

They are excited to arrive and settle very quickly, helping themselves to snacks set up on the tables. They talk about their day and play with their friends. Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging as they show visitors pictures of previous activities and the displays they have created.

They excitedly recall baking and crafts they have taken part in for special occasions. Children suggest ways to add the thumb prints of children new to the club to their 'club tree' in the hallway.The providers are warm and welcoming, as they offer children c...hoices of games and activities in the well set up environment.

Children choose to play with trains in small groups and to take part in arts and crafts, for example. Some children work collaboratively on large-scale chalk drawings of fireworks outside. They proudly show the providers what they have made.

The providers praise them for their creation and how well they worked together on it.Children are respectful of their environment. They put their litter in the bin provided and tidy up their pens after drawing.

Children follow the rules of the setting and tell visitors about their school's 'Rainbow Values', which they also apply in the club. When younger children need support, for example reminders to use the toilet, the providers patiently and kindly encourage them.

What does the early years setting do well and what does it need to do better?

The staff routinely evaluate the club to ensure it best meets the needs of the children who attend.

They consider the interests of the children when deciding what resources to provide. Children all find something that engages them. The provider asks the children and their parents for feedback, which they use in their evaluations.

They make changes to the environment to ensure it is a safe and welcoming space, where all children feel included. They attend regular training to keep their own knowledge updated.Children regularly take part in fire drills and the provider ensures the site is safe and secure.

They carry out risk assessments and ensure children are only collected by people known to them. This keeps children safe in the club.Children demonstrate independence in the club.

They store their belongings in spaces provided. They explain where they keep their drinks bottles to avoid spillages. Children follow the rules of the club respectfully and know that the rules keep them safe, they show consideration for others.

They use timers so they know when it is time for someone else to play on the computer, for example.Children have access to a large outside space, where they can be physically active. They play ball games and practise skipping with their friends.

Children involve one another in their games, showing kindness towards each other. Children mix well across different age groups. This helps to build friendship groups.

The provider encourages children to talk freely about their emotions. They believe that the club should be a safe space for everyone to share how they are feeling. Children give the providers gifts of drawings they have done to show their affection for them.

The providers have strong partnerships with the school. The school staff bring the children to the club and share important information to ensure consistency and support children's well-being.Parents praise the provider for their 'brilliant communication', stating that they are consistent and informative.

Children report that they love attending the club.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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