Hebble Harlequins @ Bolton Brow

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children excitedly enter the safe, relaxed and friendly club.

They happily follow daily routines. Children hang up their coats, place their shoes on the rack and put their school belongings away. They line up to choose what they would like from the healthy snack options, which staff prepare hygienically.

Children readily make other decisions, such as whether they want to play inside or outside. They have fun and enjoy their time at the club.Children take part in a good range of activities, designed by staff to foster children's social skills and friendships.

For example, children play together imaginatively with r...ole play toys. Staff successfully build on the knowledge, essential skills and positive attitudes that children require for successful learning in school. Children concentrate during engaging activities, such as painting autumn trees.

They thrive on staff's warm and positive interactions that motivate them.Children have an excellent involvement in how the club is run. They demonstrate high levels of confidence, self-esteem and independence as they lead their own play.

Children demonstrate excellent behaviour as they follow the displayed club rules, which they help to create. Children are kind, polite and respectful to one another, which is something that staff model well.

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

Staff plan and organise activities effectively to create a stimulating and welcoming club.

They fully consider children's interests and their snack and activity ideas, which helps children to feel valued. Staff adapt their planning to support children emotionally through spontaneous events, such as the death of The Queen.Staff develop excellent partnerships with the host school.

For example, they obtain the Reception class teacher's planning, in order to complement what children are learning in school. Furthermore, staff discuss how they can support children's individual targets and any specific needs.Staff help to reinforce children's early mathematical and literacy skills through enjoyable activities, such as baking and mark making.

Children precisely colour in the picture of a peacock to create its bright plumage, and they draw pictures and patterns with chalk outdoors.Staff support new starters effectively. For example, children attend settling-in sessions where they receive a 'goody' bag of items, including photos of staff.

Parents complete an 'All about me document' with their children. This helps staff to find out about each child's uniqueness, their interests and what they like.Staff foster positive relationships with parents.

For example, new parents attend information sessions, alongside receiving a welcome brochure. Subsequently, the manager plans 'coffee and cake' events, displays notices and shares information via newsletters and the club's social networking website.Children demonstrate good independence.

For example, they choose items from the pitta bread platter and dispose of waste in the designated bin. Staff display posters reminding children about good table manners, such as finishing the food in their mouths before speaking.Staff offer children ample praise and encouragement, which helps to foster children's self-esteem and confidence.

Children proudly show off their completed artwork, and staff positively share in their achievements.Staff reinforce early messages about living a healthy lifestyle effectively. For example, children enjoy ample fresh air and physical activity, and staff limit children's time on the games console.

Staff create 'healthy eating' displays with posters and children's collages. They plan experiments that show the effects of sugar on teeth, distribute toothbrushes and toothpaste, and take part in dental health initiatives.Staff demonstrate good-quality interactions with children, which sustains children's engagement.

For example, staff model how to create an autumn tree using different painting techniques. As children make self-portraits using mark-making and craft resources, staff ask questions that help children to talk about their uniqueness.Staff help children to learn about diversity in certain respects, such as taking part in activities linked to special celebrations.

However, staff do not consistently expand on children's understanding of a broader representation of people, families and communities beyond their own.The manager is a good role model for staff. She continually reviews practice with staff and encourages them to attend training.

The manager makes future plans, which include extending the coaching and mentoring of less-qualified staff.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.The provider has rigorous recruitment, vetting and induction procedures.

This ensures that children are well cared for by suitable staff who have a good understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Staff undertake good risk assessments to help children to stay safe and minimise accidents or incidents. Staff keep their child protection training up to date.

They have a secure knowledge of the indicators of abuse and fully understand how to report any concerns. This helps to keep children safe from harm. Staff display information that highlights to parents the dangers of the internet and how they can keep children safe when using technology.

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