Asension Play Holiday Play School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision does not meet requirements The management lack an understanding of what information to inform Ofsted about, particularly when there are changes to the nominated person and committee members for the setting.

Despite this, there is no impact for the children. Children's safety is compromised as a result of breaches to the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. This includes the supervision of children, particularly during the walk back from school and staff's limited knowledge of the dangers of technology used within the setting.

The leaders do not have effective arrangements in... place for the monitoring and supervision of staff. They are not aware of the gaps in staff's knowledge. As a result, staff are not aware of changes in statutory guidance.

Mixed ages of children from several nearby schools and the nursery arrive happy and enthusiastic. They are eager to join in. Staff support children to know the routines of the club.

They arrive and settle to choose games and activities together. For example, they enjoy setting up a game of chess and chatting together. The youngest children who also attend nursery class are assigned a key person to help to support their emotional well-being.

Children demonstrate that they feel safe and emotionally secure.

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

The provider does not meet requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. For example, they have not notified Ofsted of management changes.

However, this does not impact on the experiences for children.The managers and staff have sound safeguarding knowledge, and they keep their safeguarding knowledge current. For instance, they recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and know who to report their concerns to within the organisation and external agencies.

Staff have a clear policy to follow regarding safeguarding, although this does not include mobile phones and other digital devices. Therefore, staff do not understand the impact on the safety of children regarding technology and devices used within the setting.The provider does not have effective monitoring in place for the monitoring and supervision of staff.

As a result, they are unaware of the gaps in staff's knowledge in relation to changes in their role and other individual training and support they may need to enhance their skills.Staff do not always supervise children appropriately to help maintain their safety, such as when children are being collected from their school and escorted back to the setting. Staff engagement with children is not consistent.

There is a lack of focused interactions for the youngest children and those with additional needs.Staff support children to develop their social skills. Children are encouraged to share resources and take turns during team games.

For example, during a group game of duck, duck, goose children eagerly remind each other when children have not yet had their turn. This means children have formed strong friendships and enjoy working together.Staff support children to behave well, they use manners as they ask each other to pass equipment or when they want to join their play.

Children help to tidy activities and toys away. Older children support younger children to learn the routines of the setting.Staff support children's healthy lifestyles.

They remind children to have drink breaks regularly and to wash their hands after using the toilet and before snack. Children have opportunities to develop their independence skills. They arrive at the setting and immediately put their belongings away.

Staff ensure that all areas of the premises used by children are clean and secure before children arrive. For example, they complete risk assessments to help identify and remove any potential hazards. Doors and gates are securely locked.

Staff build good relationships with parents. They share information about the day and provide feedback on the activities children have enjoyed. Parents comment their children enjoy attending the club and staff are reliable and friendly.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

What does the setting need to do to improve?

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure staff gain the relevant knowledge about the dangers of using technology and digital devices in the setting and have a written policy on this 25/06/2024 improve arrangements for the supervision of staff, to identify, address and monitor any weaknesses in their practice 25/06/2024 improve staffing arrangements to ensure that children are adequately supervised at all times.

25/06/2024