Barton Kids Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is goodnThe manager and staff are committed to providing a well-organised environment for children to enjoy. Staff work well as a team. Together, they plan a range of activities that deeply interest and challenge children of all ages.

Staff listen to children's opinions and adjust plans to consider what the children say. nChildren clearly have fun together. For example, outdoors, they play safely in a water tub.

Indoors, they choose to dress up and create dance sequences to a stream of music.nChildren form close relationships with staff and build strong friendships across all age groups. Older children ably assist younger children to sustain interest and co...mplete tasks without taking over.

All children express a sense of achievement and belonging. nStaff use regular and systematic communications to make the club an effective link between parents and school for the benefit of every child. All staff know the children and their families very well.

They have detailed knowledge of each child's interests and use this to make each child's time at the club a positive experience. nStaff consistently model care and respect. For example, after visiting a care home for older people, children discuss the ages and stages of people living there.

Staff encourage and value what children say. Children speak with confidence and consideration. They listen carefully to each other, ask searching questions and deepen their awareness and understanding about the world they live in.

nThe manager works in close and effective partnership with the management committee. They reflect on the effectiveness of the club in providing the best care for children and development opportunities for staff. nAlthough the manager checks the experienced staff's professional development, this does not precisely identify how they can increase the quality of their practice to a higher level.

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