Cherrytree Childcare

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children happily arrive from their classrooms with their friends. They register with friendly staff and begin conversations about their busy day at school.

Children explain they feel comfortable and happy with all the different activities available. For example, they talk about how they enjoy doing crafts and how staff will always help them if they need it. Children feel safe and secure at this welcoming out-of-school club.

Leaders have high expectations for children's behaviour. Staff implement clear rules and boundaries that support children's understanding of right and wrong. These are commonly understood by all childre...n.

For example, younger children explain the importance of using 'kind hands' when playing with their friends. Children demonstrate good levels of respect for one another.Staff provide a vast range of activities for children.

For example, children explain that they love to play football on the playground. Children are involved in a range of physical activities. They dance to music in the covered outdoor play area and play party games, such as musical statues together.

Children are busy and engaged in their play.

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

Staff provide a range of healthy snacks. Older children develop a good understanding of routines and expectations.

They promptly go to wash their hands before serving themselves and sitting down to eat. Mealtimes are an enjoyable and sociable occasion. Children engage in conversations with one another and talk about what they have been learning at school.

Younger children are closely supported by adults. They talk together about the health benefits of foods and how it supports their energy levels. Children's personal development is promoted by staff.

Children are supported to build friendships with their peers across the different year groups. Staff engage in games with them and talk about including everyone in their activities. For example, children enjoy a dressing-up game with toy dolls.

Staff engage in the activity and invite other children to join in. Children enjoy imaginative group games together.Staff recognise the importance of providing a variety of activities to interest different age groups.

For example, older children access a range of games, such as table pool. Staff offer children the opportunity to select their own activities. They also regularly talk to children about other activities they might like to have available in the future.

Children feel valued and involved in the ongoing selection of activities.Staff are passionate about working with children. They get to know children very well and talk knowledgeably about their individual needs.

For example, where children have special educational needs and/or disabilities, staff consistently consider the environment and ensure it is accessible for all. Staff and leaders build partnerships with the school and professionals, such as occupational therapists. This is to ensure they always have the correct equipment and relevant information about children's needs.

Children receive an effective shared approach to their care.Leaders have a robust recruitment process in place. They have a good understanding of how to ensure staff remain suitable for their roles.

For example, they regularly complete a declaration to confirm their suitability to work with children. Leaders ensure staff complete mandatory training, such as first aid and food hygiene. They also provide them with access to further training to enhance their knowledge.

Professional development for staff is supported well.Parents provide highly positive reviews of the setting. They explain how much their children enjoy attending, both before and after school and during the holidays.

Parents discuss that communication is of a high standard. Leaders send out newsletters and use leaflets to gather parent and children's views. This is to support the regular reviews of the environment and activities.

Parents and children are involved in the ongoing development of the club.

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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