Buckies Out Of School Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children are happy and eager to attend this welcoming club. Children excitedly talk to staff about their day at school.

Staff listen attentively, which helps children to feel highly valued. Furthermore, children are keen to talk to the inspector. They show impressive recall skills as they share photos that highlight previous activities and experiences.

Children speak very fondly of the club and the staff team. They describe how they are able to select what they want to play with and how they have 'so much fun'.Children behave very well.

They are polite and courteous and are keen to help each other. For example, wh...en glue is spilt, children immediately get a paper towel and begin assisting their friends to tidy up. Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour.

They support children to learn right from wrong and use gentle reminders as needed. For example, younger children are supported to share resources and to take turns. Children listen well to the instructions given by staff and clearly understand routines and what is expected of them.

Staff have adapted their practice to ensure children's safety and well-being following the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, children are encouraged to sanitise their hands regularly and windows are opened to ensure the room is well ventilated.

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

Children enjoy participating in a wide range of activities.

Young children particularly relish developing their creative skills. They use glue and collage materials to decorate a plate and concentrate intently on their chosen task. Staff talk to the children about the colours that they are using.

They ask open-ended questions that help children to describe their ideas and in turn develop their communication skills further.Children have fantastic opportunities to learn about the world around them. For example, to celebrate Chinese New Year children attempt to write words and numbers in Chinese.

They enjoy role-play activities, where they visit a Chinese restaurant. Children 'cook' an array of Chinese dishes as they pretend to serve their friends and staff. Furthermore, children develop their fine motor skills as they attempt to master the use of chopsticks.

These activities deepen children's understanding of other cultures and prepares them well for life in modern Britain.Children are learning about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. They follow good hygiene procedures as they wash their hands before eating.

Staff serve children a selection of fruit and toast and pour drinks for them that include milk and water. However, children are not currently encouraged to be more independent at snack time in order to develop their self-care skills even further. The provider recognises this and plans to adapt practice once COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed further.

The provider and her small team work extremely well together. Staff report that they enjoy working at the club and feel appreciated and valued. Together, they demonstrate a shared passion in ensuring that children are happy, safe and secure.

Staff regularly reflect on the effectiveness of their provision and their practice. They benefit from a variety of training opportunities to help develop their knowledge and skills. Furthermore, staff receive regular supervision meetings, where they discuss workload and their own personal well-being.

Partnerships with parents are good. Due to the pandemic, staff reviewed how they communicated with parents. For example, as parents are unable to access the club currently, the provider shares information via telephone calls, emails and daily discussions at the entrance.

Parents' comments are overwhelmingly positive. They describe how much their children enjoy attending and how their children eagerly talk about the activities that they have participated in.The provider gathers the views of children and parents to help bring about positive improvements.

Children are encouraged to complete their own evaluation forms, where they are able to share their ideas and suggestions. Children are very clearly at the heart of everything that staff do.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Staff have a good understanding of their role and responsibility in protecting children from harm. They accurately describe the possible signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is suffering from harm. Furthermore, staff talk about the importance of working in collaboration with other professionals, to ensure children's emotional health and well-being.

Staff have a good knowledge of the whistle-blowing arrangements. Daily checks are completed to ensure that all areas are safe and suitable for children to use. The provider ensures that all staff complete regular training to ensure that their knowledge and skills remain up to date.