Dore Kids Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children are happy and enjoy their time at the club. They arrive eager to join in with the range of activities on offer.

Children confidently choose what they would like to do. For example, a group of children use hammer beads to make patterns and pictures. They work together and happily chat to staff and each other about what they are doing.

Children are confident communicators, who describe what they like about attending the club. Children tell the inspector that they like to play with their friends, enjoy playing games in the hall and like eating delicious snacks, like pancakes. Children have secure attachments with sta...ff and demonstrate that they feel safe in their care.

They seek staff out to play games and join in with craft activities. Staff are positive role models and are very good at involving all children in activities and conversations. Children chat about their home life and hobbies, including playing football and going to Rainbows.

Children are well behaved and polite. They are aware of what is expected of them and follow the club rules well. Children relish praise and encouragement from staff and welcome rewards for good deeds, such as helping and being kind.

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

Children have access to a range of toys and resources at the club. They help to decide what they would like to play with and what activities they would like to do. Children particularly enjoy baking activities and doing arts and crafts.

Children's individual needs are considered well. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported in the setting. Staff comment on the adaptations they make to help all children feel part of the activities and experiences they offer at the club.

Children play cooperatively together and develop close friendships. For instance, when playing a large board game, children take it in turns to roll the dice and move their counter accordingly. Staff skilfully help younger children to count the dots on the dice and move the correct number of spaces, so that all children can be involved.

Staff help children to learn about leading a healthy lifestyle. Staff chat to children about the importance of having vegetables in their diet and eating these every day. Children have plenty of opportunities to be active.

They spend time outside and use a large sports hall to engage in physical activities and games.Good hygiene practices are promoted. Children are encouraged to wash their hands before they make pizzas for snack.

They chose their own toppings from the wide range available. At times, staff do not fully promote children's independence, as they complete tasks for children which they are able to do for themselves.Mealtimes are a social occasion.

Staff and children sit together to enjoy their homemade snack. They chat about their day and staff promote good table manners. Children say please and thank you when asking for things without being prompted by staff.

Parents are happy with the setting and say that their children enjoy attending. They describe staff as being kind and approachable and say there is always a lot going on to keep children busy and engaged.The manager and staff share information with the local school where children attend.

The club is located on a school site. The manager explains they work closely with the school staff and share resources, such as the large outdoor area. As staff collect children for the club, they speak to the teachers at the school to share information about the child's day.

Staff are happy at the club and feel well supported by the management team. They have regular supervisions and complete mandatory training to keep their knowledge and skills current.The manger reflects on the setting alongside staff, children and parents.

Together, they decide what improvements they would like to make to keep the club fun and exciting for children. For instance, the manager is keen to provide children with a wider variety of sensory experiences for them to explore at the club.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Leaders, managers and staff know how to keep children safe at the club. They have good safeguarding knowledge and have completed mandatory safeguarding training. Staff are aware of the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk of harm and know who to report any concerns to.

They make sure the club is safe for children by completing regular safety checks of the premises and removing any potential hazards. Staff teach children about keeping themselves safe. They have regular discussions about the rules and boundaries in place and why these are important to keep everyone safe.

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