Cherry Tree Kids Club @ Belmont School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Staff provide children with plenty of time to play after their school day. Children engage in various activities, including arts and crafts.

They display high levels of concentration while drawing and colouring pictures. Both younger and older children enjoy initiating play with building blocks or dolls. This fosters children's creativity and imagination.

Staff also read books with children. Children, particularly the young ones, delight in this activity. They listen attentively and are happy to participate in counting.

Children use their fingers to count steadily from one to seven, and beyond. Children are motiva...ted and enthusiastic about their activities.Staff are kind and approachable.

They develop close and trusting relationships with children. This makes children feel safe and enhances their enjoyment of the setting. Staff encourage children to spend time outdoors each day.

Children engage in ball games and play well together. They demonstrate good behaviour. Staff follow clear procedures, such as at home time, to protect children's welfare.

Children show social confidence as they chat with visitors. They express their enjoyment of playing with their friends.

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

The dedicated management share their vision for the setting.

They check on children's well-being regularly to promote their safety and happiness.Staff support children's play effectively. They have high expectations for what children can do and achieve.

Younger children have a specific staff member who communicates with their school teachers to complement their learning and care needs. This helps children make the most of their time in the setting.Parents are delighted with the staff.

They give highly positive feedback about how staff communicate information with them, such as their children's behaviour. Parents find staff are consistent in their approach. They are aware of the procedures staff will follow in the event of an accident in the setting.

The positive relationship between parents and staff contributes to children's enjoyment of the setting.Children demonstrate that they are independent. They manage their personal needs, including toileting.

Children know to wash their hands appropriately to promote their good health.Staff observe children's play to plan purposeful and interesting activities. For instance, they engage children in baking to develop their skills, such as turn-taking.

During the activity, children follow the instructions well. They demonstrate high levels of control and perseverance.Staff encourage children to take responsibility for age-appropriate tasks.

For example, they prompt children to write their names to record their arrival at the setting. Older children lead group time and inspire their peers to share ideas and thoughts. Children respond positively to this encouragement.

For instance, they stand before others to discuss their school day or showcase their drawings. These opportunities promote children's self-esteem and speaking skills.Children develop secure friendships.

This is evident, for example, as they build towers with gigantic straws and connectors. Children play harmoniously and find solutions to their problems during play.Staff reinforce their behavioural expectations.

For instance, staff remind children of the importance of walking indoors to ensure their safety. In another example, staff encourage children to remain seated while eating to minimise accidents. This practice teaches children to understand how to behave well in the setting.

Staff, including new staff, are happy with the support they receive from the management team. They engage in professional development opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills. For example, staff learned effective methods for storing children's food to prevent cross-contamination after completing training.

They implement these practices well to ensure the health and safety of the children.Senior leaders and managers evaluate their practice well. They work hard to communicate with other professionals at the host school and are reviewing how this can be further enhanced.

This will enable staff to give children a higher sense of security and belonging.

Safeguarding

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

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