Endike Kids Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children receive a warm and friendly greeting from staff as they arrive at the designated meeting room in school. They respond with much enthusiasm, eager to tell staff about the day's events.

Children fully understand the club routines and expectations. They listen carefully as staff check who is present. Children know they need to put on a club vest before they take the short walk over to the club.

Staff ensure children are always well supervised. Children behave well and know the club rules are in place to keep them safe. Staff promote children's social skills really well.

They start the sessions with a snack t...ime. Children of different ages sit together as they enjoy their chosen sandwiches and fruit. The older children are extremely considerate and fully include the younger children in their conversations.

Staff are quick to praise children's good manners and kindness. Staff ensure every child feels valued. They work tirelessly to create a welcoming environment where children feel they belong.

They take the time to get to know every child and their unique personalities. Children tell visitors they really enjoy coming to the club and enjoy making new friends.

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

Club leaders have a well-established and strong partnership with the school that children attend.

There are robust arrangements in place for sharing relevant information between the school and club. This provides a consistent approach in promoting children's safety and well-being.The staff team shares the same ambition to provide the best service possible for children and their families.

They all work really well together and are good role models for children. Staff report that they really enjoy working at the club. They feel very well supported by club leaders.

Club leaders ensure all staff are suitable to work with children. They train staff on their roles and responsibilities to keep children safe. Staff demonstrate a good understanding of the signs that may indicate children may be at risk of abuse or neglect.

They are confident in describing the actions they must follow if they have any concerns.Parents describe the club as an important and valued resource for families in the local community. They know their children are safe and happy, which provides them with much confidence and reassurance.

Parents welcome the strong partnerships they build with the club staff. They are full of praise for the professional and dedicated team who are always ready to support families.Staff show much commitment in helping new children settle quickly into the club.

They take the time to find out about children's interests and preferences to make sure there are appropriate resources for them. Children are closely supported by staff to help them become familiar with the club routines. The key-person system works well for the youngest children.

Children make their own play choices from a broad range of resources. There are opportunities for children to be physically active or engage in quieter activities, according to their particular needs. Children take turns as they compete to discover who can propel a toy plane the furthest distance.

They help each other by sharing resources as they draw and create patterns. Children show much affection for each other and demonstrate very friendly behaviour.Children show much independence as they play and explore.

They know where to locate popular resources, such as paper, glue and scissors. They are confident to ask staff for additional resources to enhance their play. Staff are quick to respond, which means children continue to be motivated and engaged in their chosen activities.

Club leaders work hard to build on the strong partnerships they have with families. They explore ways to support and enhance children's learning at home. They have invested in a range of quality books and jigsaws that children can borrow.

This has proved to be a successful initiative which parents value.

Safeguarding

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