Bee Happy Kids Child Care Ltd

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend at this friendly and welcoming club. They arrive excited and eager to start their day and engage in the range of activities on offer. Children develop incredibly positive relationships with staff and the other children who attend the club.

They are extremely confident and have high levels of self-esteem. This is evident as children laugh together and talk among themselves as they play.Staff know the children extremely well and have a strong knowledge and understanding of their interests.

They use this information to prepare and plan fun and engaging activities for the children.... For example, younger children use their imaginations and love to dress up in a variety of clothes for role play. Older children wrap wool around metal hoops and add feathers to make dream catchers.

Children concentrate on their chosen activities well and are proud to show their creations to visitors and staff.Children know the routines of the club and are exceptionally well behaved. They listen to staff and respond to their instructions well.

For example, when staff shake a tambourine, the children all stop what they are doing and listen with intent. Staff are positive role models and have high expectations for children's behaviour. They offer the children regular praise for their efforts and children respond well.

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

The manager is highly reflective and has a clear, ambitious vision for the club. She encourages staff, parents and children to be involved in making decisions. Staff receive regular opportunities to access training to develop their knowledge and skills.

For example, recent training in adverse behaviour has strengthened the practice for supporting challenging behaviour at the club. Staff say that they love working at the club and feel very well supported in their roles.Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent support at the club.

The knowledgeable staff team are passionate about ensuring children with SEND have the best possible experiences. They work together with parents to introduce effective strategies, such as fidget tools, to help children listen and engage at group time. Parents praise the supportive and understanding staff, who meet the specific needs of their children well.

This is a fully inclusive environment for all children.Children of all ages are very independent at the club. They attend to their own care needs, such as washing their hands and going to the toilet.

Staff develop an environment where children can independently access a range of resources and activities. Older children enjoy the responsibility of helping younger children.This supports children to become able and confident in their own ability.

Staff support the children to learn about healthy lifestyles at the club. They have regular access to the church hall and outdoor area throughout the session, for physical activities. For instance, staff make an obstacle course and encourage the children to participate in movement activities, such as balancing and jumping.

Children are provided with healthy snacks, such as melon and tangerines and water to drink. Staff speak to the children about the importance of eating a well-balanced diet.Partnerships with parents are very good.

The manager and staff establish positive relationships with parents and keep them fully informed and involved in their children's day. For example, parents receive regular emails, daily conversations and online photos. Parents are extremely complimentary about the club.

They appreciate the level of communication and the range of activities and experiences their children have. The manager has recently introduced open days at the club for parents and children to attend.The manager prioritises children's safety at the club.

She carries out daily risk assessments to identify any hazards to children's safety. For example, before outdoor play, the manager ensures that all areas used by children are checked and are safe and secure. Staff fully supervise the children at all times.

This is a safe environment for all children.

Safeguarding

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