Exposure Sport Ltd

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children arrive happy and excited at this welcoming club. They show that they know and understand the routine as they put their bags and coats away and sit at tables for snack.

Staff plan a wide range of activities for children to choose from. They plan group times and games for children to take part in. As a result, children engage well with chosen and planned activities.

They interact well with each other, building friendships with children of different ages. When planning, staff consider children's individual needs and interests. They have high expectations of children.

Staff are good role models and implement ...clear rules for children to follow, these are linked to the school and provide consistency for children. As a result, children behave exceptionally well. Younger children engage well with the older children and benefit from the kindness and support they show them.

Staff make good use of opportunities to communicate with children and encourage them to answer questions about their school day and personal interests. Staff encourage the children to be independent and to look after their space. For example, children are encouraged to tidy away when they have finished with equipment.

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

The owner is enthusiastic about the club and providing inclusive care for the children. He works closely with the manager and staff and together they create a safe and exciting environment for children to explore. Staff are happy and feel supported in their job roles.

Leaders and staff regularly evaluate the club through parent feedback questionnaires and discussions with children. They then use this information when buying new resources and equipment. As a result, children show positive attitudes as they choose from the good range of activities.

Staff communicate effectively with children and recognise their individual needs based on their different ages. Along with staff, children support each other during play and work well together deciding and navigating team games. For example, at a creative activity, children of different ages discuss what they are making, they proudly show their friends and adults the end results.

Staff provide creative activities for children with a range of materials they can choose from. This means children that need quiet time are given the opportunity to do so. In addition, children who want to be physically active have ample time to be outdoors, whether this is playing football, badminton or basketball.

They show that they work well in small and large groups.Staff build strong partnerships with the school and other agencies. They work together with the headteacher and class teachers to ensure consistency for the children.

Regular communication enhances the quality of the provision. This supports the continuity of children's care, learning and development.Parents report that children are happy and excited to attend.

They appreciate the care provided by the welcoming and friendly staff. Overall, parents are happy with the communication they receive. However, some parents report that they would like more information regarding the activities that their children take part in.

Staff provide children with healthy snacks. They sit nicely at the table and receive support from the staff, as needed. Staff explain to children the need for exercise and keeping themselves safe and healthy.

Children that travel by bus understand they need to wear seat belts and are supervised well when they arrive at the junior school.

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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