Fun Fest Harborne

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children arrive happily at the club.

They quickly become engrossed in their play by choosing from the array of activities on offer, such as jigsaw puzzles, board games and colouring. Children joyfully chatter to staff and their friends and are keen to talk to new people. They excitedly share their experiences at the club with confidence, demonstrating their sense of security.

Children start their planned day with a music and movement session. Staff are enthusiastic and energetic, which is infectious for children. Children copy instructions to move around in different ways.

They then separate off into different gro...ups to take part in well-planned activities that are adapted to match children's individual needs and stages of development.Children are supported to share their thoughts and ideas by planning their work. Younger children use pens to freely draw onto paper what they would like to make using construction material.

Older children are provided with templates of people to design a character based on what they want to be when they are older. Staff share older children's work among the group and ask them questions about their designs. Children identify roles that they would like to be, such as a firefighter.

Once they have finished, staff support children to bring their ideas to life. They help them to find their choice of coloured blocks and support children to follow their plans.

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

The provider, who is also the manager of the club, is dedicated to her role.

She is very experienced and acts as a positive role model to all staff and children. The provider spends time supporting staff and demonstrating how to carry out activities with children. This means that her high expectations for quality childcare are embedded throughout staff's practice.

Children's emotional well-being is given top priority by staff. Children who are new to the club are given reassurance and emotional support from the kind and nurturing staff. Staff are flexible in moving children between groups so that they can play alongside children they are already familiar with.

They acknowledge children's emotions. Staff listen to how children are feeling and validate this, before supporting children to overcome emotions they may have so that they can continue to enjoy their day.Staff spend time getting to know children who are new to the club.

They speak to parents and children about what they like to do and observe children during their play. Staff recognise the interests of children who regularly attend. They plan and provide exciting activities, which children thoroughly enjoy.

As a result, children are continuously busy and engaged during their time at the club.Staff promote children's good health. Children and staff follow rigorous hygiene practices.

They wash their hands before eating food and staff clean surfaces thoroughly before children eat. The provider works closely with parents to implement a healthy eating policy for children.The provider is committed to operating an inclusive service.

Information is obtained from parents about children's individual needs, including any special educational needs and/or disabilities, before they start at the club. The provider spends time talking to parents to find out how they can provide tailored support for children. She provides training for all staff to ensure that they understand how to implement effective support for each child.

Children's behaviour and conduct is consistently good. At the start of the day, staff help children recall the rules of the club. They know they must be kind to others and follow safety rules, such as not entering certain areas of the premises.

This embeds children's understanding of the expectations of them.Children delight in playing outdoors where they practise their physical skills. Children skilfully kick, throw, and catch balls between themselves and staff.

They demonstrate different football skills that they have learned. Children persevere in trying to throw basketballs through a hoop at a high level and wait their turn to have a go.Staff receive exemplary levels of support.

They feel that their well-being is of priority to the caring provider. The provider ensures that all staff receive ample training opportunities, particularly when they start their role and before any holiday season commences. Staff attend focused training days to plan activities and experiences for children.

This helps to promote the interests of children who attend.

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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