Emley Out of School Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstanding • The inspiring manager uses extensive and superior internal and external resources and tools to reflect on practice, keep abreast of changes and identify future plans. She does this in close consultation with the committee and staff. Parents are actively involved, for example, through questionnaires which lead to enhancements, such as to the outdoor provision.

• Staff are excellent role models. Children's behaviour is exemplary and staff use first-class strategies to help children to feel respected and valued. Children develop superb friendships and have ample opportunities to learn about differences.

• Staff ensure seamless transitions for... children. They make remarkable use of information from parents, children's Reception teacher and their own observations. Staff keep insightful records of learning, which parents and the children's Reception teacher add to during regular meetings.

This helps staff to complement children's care, achievements and progress to the highest level. • Staff complement the early years foundation stage superbly, and they provide a wealth of rich, challenging and exciting activities. They reinforce the skills children require for successful learning in primary school and beyond.

Children are engrossed in self-chosen activities and show excellent independence, collaboration and communication. • Staff undertake superb consultation with children, whose views and ideas are central to the provision. This helps children to develop an excellent sense of belonging and take responsibility for how the club is run.

For example, children contribute to staff's planning, complete questionnaires and discuss resources they would like. • Staff give high priority to children's safety and their physical well-being. They use highly engaging ways to help children to learn about healthy lifestyles and to recognise and manage risks.

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