Crash After School Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The committee and manager use self-evaluation to focus strongly on the needs and experiences of children attending the club.

They seek parent and child feedback through regular surveys. The manager uses this information to identify ways they can improve the service further. For example, they make changes to the menu and give children influence over the resources and equipment purchased.

• Children demonstrate that they feel safe and happy in this welcoming setting. They develop warm bonds with staff and friendships with other children of different ages. For example, older children readily invite younger ones to join in with their games.

...• Staff provide high-quality resources to help encourage and support children's interest in writing and drawing. For instance, they stock a table with different envelopes, stamps, ink blocks, pens, postcards and post-office equipment. Staff sensitively help children as they practise skills, such as writing.

They prompt children to think about the sounds of letters and work out how to spell different words. Staff ask children relevant questions about their drawings or stories they write. They ask questions that challenge children's thinking and encourage them to think about sequences in their stories.

• Children select pieces of their art work that they are particularly proud of to display on the club's 'Busy Board'. This helps to promote a sense of belonging, builds children's self-confidence and shows that their work is valued. • Parents report how much their children enjoy the variety of activities and equipment on offer.

They praise how positively their children talk about their experiences at the club, particularly the friendships they establish between children of different ages. Parents appreciate the healthy breakfasts and snacks provided. • Staff do not routinely share information about children's interests and development with others who provide care and learning for children, in order to help them to complement and extend children's experiences at the club.

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