Happy Days Club Ltd

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children are very happy in the after-school club and look forward to attending.

They have good relationships with the calm and approachable staff. Children eagerly talk to staff about what they have been learning in school throughout the day. The club is welcoming and relaxed.

Children are very well behaved. Staff encourage and support children's positive behaviour, such as with a reward system. Children are involved in deciding on the rules for the club.

They also acknowledge and celebrate each other's achievements with 'applause moments'. This helps to promote children's personal, social and emotional developmen...t. Staff complement the early years foundation stage framework for the younger children, who attend outside of nursery hours.

They provide experiences that extend children's learning and development. For example, children access a role-play area. Staff support children's social development, language and communication and their knowledge and understanding of the world.

Older children also show an interest in this area and consideration towards others. They develop good relationships with their younger peers.

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

Staff work closely with the school and know children well.

They also know the activities which children like to participate in. Staff ensure that these activities are available for children, such as craft activities. However, on occasion, staff do not consider the organisation of resources to enable all children to take part.

For example, there is only one glue pot available on a large table, so some children cannot reach it and wait a long time to use the glue. Children, however, show a lot of patience when waiting.Children work well and cooperate with each other when involved in large- and small-scale construction activities.

They also help to solve problems together, such as when negotiating when to fix the roof on a building they have made from bricks.Staff ensure that children have regular opportunities for outdoor play. Children enthusiastically participate in team games with rules.

This helps to support children's friendships and also their understanding of rules and fairness.Children's large physical development is also well promoted when they access the climbing and balancing equipment. Staff support and sensitively encourage children to take measured risks and push themselves further.

For example, to see how far they can keep going to get across the monkey bars. This also promotes children's confidence and their sense of achievement.Staff are aware that children have had a busy day at school.

They ensure that quiet activities, such as drawing and writing and a reading area for relaxation, are always available. Children show a love of books. There is a varied range of books available and some children choose to quietly read a book they have brought with them.

Staff ensure children receive a nutritious breakfast and food after school. Staff are fully aware of, and comply with, children's dietary requirements. Good hygiene procedures are followed and are promoted with children.

Snack time is observed to be a relaxed and sociable occasion. Children also have opportunities to decide what is included on the menu.Staff work well in partnership with parents and carers.

Parents express positive comments about the provision and state that their children love to attend and are happy. Parents and children's views are also sought about the provision. This is used to evaluate what is working well and what the provider's next steps for development are.

School staff also express very positive comments about the out-of-school provision.Staff have a positive attitude towards continuous professional development. They have access to a range of training courses, such as the 'Prevent' duty and food hygiene, as well as an effective appraisal system.

Staff state they feel well supported in their role.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.Staff demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of child protection issues.

They are aware of the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. Staff know how to implement effective safeguarding procedures. They clearly describe the whistle-blowing procedures that are also in place, should they have concerns about adults working with children.

Staff also ensure that the club, activities and resources are safe and suitable for children. Staff help children to keep themselves safe. For example, children know to wait for staff to go outside to play with them.

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