Gomersal Out Of School Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children are happy and enjoy their time at this calming and engaging before- and after-school club.

Staff develop very positive relationships with children. They are interested in what children are doing and engage in back-and-forth conversations. Staff promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage children to make healthy choices.

They are positive roles models and model the behaviours they expect from children. As a result, children are polite, and their behaviour is very good. Children feel safe and secure, they are confident to ask staff for help.

Staff plan a wide range of activities for children to access freely.... They interact purposefully with children. Staff join in with children's games.

They encourage them to keep on trying when tasks become challenging. Staff offer praise and encouragement as children use a range of tools and materials. For example, staff help young children to use scissors independently.

Children use a variety of resources to create their pictures. They are pleased with their achievements. Children proudly show off their creations as staff take pictures to share with parents.

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

Gomersal Out Of School Club is run by a private company from the grounds of the primary school it serves. Leaders and managers work closely to ensure children receive the best possible care. They ensure effective policies and procedures are in place.

Leaders support staff development and well-being.Staff involve children when creating the rules of the club. They remind children of these rules regularly.

Children refer each other to the list of rules they have created. Younger children learn the basic rules first. Staff encourage them to be kind to one another, take turns and to be considerate of others.

The club is a calm environment, where children are respectful of each other.Children develop good health and hygiene habits. Staff encourage children to take part in sporting activities.

Children have access to large, open spaces outdoors. They enjoy playing badminton, football, hoops and hopscotch. Children develop their physical skills and learn to take turns and play cooperatively.

Staff encourage children to wash their hands before eating. They provide a wide selection of healthy foods. Staff support children to learn about oral hygiene.

Children learn to make healthy choices.Staff work very closely with teachers in school to share information about children. They use the information from school to plan activities.

This enables staff to continue to support children in areas that may need further development.Children create a memory book during their time at the club. Staff record their progress and development over time.

They keep assessment records on young children. Observations are shared with teachers in school. However, staff do not always share these with parents to help them understand their children's development at the club on a more regular basis.

Staff provide an inclusive environment. They consider all children's individual needs. Staff work closely with parents and teachers to ensure children can access the club.

Medical and dietary needs are met to ensure all children can attend and take part in activities. Children and families feel included.Staff help children to learn how to keep themselves safe.

They teach children about online safety. Children practise fire evacuation and lock down procedures. Staff remind children not to stand on chairs because it is not safe, and they may fall.

The club is a safe environment for all children.Parents are complimentary about the club. They comment their children are happy and eager to attend.

Parents appreciate the variety of activities staff provide. Staff are friendly and approachable. They build positive relationships with the families that attend.

Parents feel well informed about what their children have eaten and the activities they have taken part in.

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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