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Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Staff have created a welcoming environment for children. The provision is set up with well-considered resources, which capture the interests of children. Staff are respectful and nurturing towards children.

This supports children to learn how to be kind and considerate to their friends. Children behave well. When minor disagreements occur, staff manage this effectively.

They praise children for being kind and encourage them to consider the feelings of others. Children take care of their environment and take responsibility for themselves. For example, they tidy away resources before going outside and help to set up art acti...vities.

Children spend long periods of time making models with small bricks and developing skills such as using scissors. Children demonstrate high levels of concentration and perseverance. This supports their confidence and independence skills well.

Children show that they feel happy, safe and secure at the holiday club. They benefit from the relaxed, fun-filled atmosphere, where they have varied opportunities to learn new skills. Children are involved with the planning of the club.

Leaders seek their views in what they would like to do or see. Children are incredibly keen to join in. They eagerly offer their responses during large group sharing times.

Children receive 'house' points for good listening, sharing and helping.

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

Staff use their understanding of children's likes and fascinations in their planning for resources and play areas. Children delight in creating a group collage.

For example, they cut out pictures they have made of their favourite characters developing their fine motor skills. Older children help younger children to work together to make a 'piranha plant' from card and paper. Children write their names on their creations and celebrate their achievements.

This helps children to build a sense of pride and strong self-esteem.Staff successfully help children to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children choose from a range of healthy options from their lunch boxes.

Staff talk to children about the nutritional benefits of eating fruit and vegetables and show their friends what they have, discussing their favourite foods. Children and staff eagerly chat about their day and children make requests for activities they would like out later in the session.Staff provide a wide range of opportunities for children to develop their physical skills.

For example, children are enthusiastic and motivated when playing football. They jump up and down when they manage to score a goal and staff laugh and cheer with them. In addition, children play unique ball games such as 'elephant football' where they push a ball with their clasped hands.

Children run around happily and demonstrate they feel safe and secure in the physical environment.Children are familiar with routines. They follow instructions from the staff and line up, ready to go out into the playground.

However, at times, staff have not prepared for these transitions effectively and some children wait for longer than necessary. This does not support children to stay focused and behave consistently well.Staff support children to understand healthy lifestyle habits.

Children wash their hands when they have been outside and before snack. Older children remind others to do the same. They have access to a large outdoor play area where they can play ball games such as football and tennis.

This helps children learn the significance of being healthy and active.Parents report the individual and supportive care their children receive while attending the club. They speak of the detailed communication and how comfortable they feel leaving their children in the care of friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Managers and leaders respond positively to any suggestions parents make to the running of the club. Children are well supported and happy at this holiday club. They confidently chat to visitors and tell them about their favourite activities and toys, such as playing football and art activities.

Staff benefit from supervision sessions and appraisals with leaders. They demonstrate a commitment to their continuous professional development. Staff attend a variety of training courses and discuss and share best practice with their colleagues.

Recent training has enhanced staff's understanding of how to successfully support children who may have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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