Barneys Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children line up happy and chatting with their friends. They walk sensibly to the club and learn to keep themselves safe. Staff talk to children about road safety.

When children arrive at the club, they put away their belongings and settle down to an activity of their choosing. There are a range of activities available to meet the needs and interests of all children. Some children choose to play football at the sports court and others choose to draw, be creative with the play dough or wash their hands and sit down for snack.

Children demonstrate they understand the expectations and routines of the club.Children are excited... by new experiences and look forward to activities planned at the setting. They are enthusiastic and cannot wait to start when they arrive.

For example, children talk about a science experiment they will be doing and when they arrive, they begin drawing pictures of volcanoes. Children are very engaged and concentrate on the task at hand for extended periods of time. They share past experiences and draw on recent knowledge they have learned.

Children are kind and courteous, and invite peers to join activities and share experiences.

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

Children settle well at the setting. The youngest children are allocated a key person who supports them through the transition process.

Children develop strong relationships with staff. They are confident to talk to staff and turn to them for support and guidance. For example, when children are upset they ask to speak to a member of staff and share their concerns.

Staff respond sensitively and listen to children's worries. They offer support and share information with parents to provide continuous care, both at the setting and at home.The club provides children with a range of activities.

There is a quiet area where children choose to sit away from the busy club. Children use this area to talk with friends or play a quiet game and it provides them with a small, cosy area to relax after school. Children also have access to a range of outdoor activities.

The setting provides free flow access to the garden area, as well as regular visits to the local park and sports court. This means children are encouraged to access the outdoors after school every day and engage in physical activities and exercise.Staff ensure children are kept safe at the club by providing a secure boundary.

All doors and gates are locked and there is a camera system in place to ensure staff know who arrives at the front door. When out in the community, children wear high-visibility jackets so they are easily identified, and they are set rules and expectations, so children have clear boundaries.Staff provide children with continuous support.

They work in partnership with parents and the local school to ensure children feel well supported in all areas of their care and education. The club use an online app, where key persons can record observations and photos of children to share with parents. This is also shared with class teachers to support children's learning.

There is an emphasis on teaching children to keep themselves safe. They learn about online safety and staff monitor the use of screens. Children participate in risk-assessing activities and staff support children to make safe choices.

For example, children recognise the dangers of a rotting tree close to the club. They discuss the dangers and contribute ideas on how to stay safe, such as no climbing and staying away from the tree in case of falling branches.The manager supports staff and holds regular supervision meetings.

These are used to discuss any concerns and strengthen staff's professional development. Staff meetings are held every half term to share ideas and enhance the club's practice. The manager encourages all staff to attend regular safeguarding training as well as developing their knowledge and skills in childcare.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.All staff have a good knowledge of safeguarding young children. Staff are confident to discuss a range of abuse and the signs that may indicate a child may be at risk of harm.

Staff attend regular safeguarding training through the local authority, as well as training around wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty and county lines. Staff teach children to keep themselves safe online and in the setting. Children contribute to regular risk assessments and discuss risks in the community and in their environment.