Hempland Kids Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstandingnThe manager, who has first-class support from the provider, has an admirable passion and drive to sustain exemplary practice. This is reflected in superior and exhaustive continuous self-reflection.

The manager takes excellent account of the views of staff, parents and children, including where there are new initiatives.nStaff are wonderful role models who build outstanding relationships with children. Children have a real sense of ownership of the club and have extensive choice.

This contributes to their exemplary levels of independence, confidence and self-esteem. nChildren take part in a wealth of rich, highly motivating and challenging fi...rst-hand experiences. These build on children's knowledge amazingly well.

Furthermore, these superbly reinforce the skills children require for successful future learning as they move through primary school and beyond.nChildren have excellent opportunities to learn about staying safe. For example, they take part in first-aid workshops, are visited by the police and fire safety officer and learn about e-safety.

nChildren's behaviour is exemplary and they feel safe and comfortable to express and deal with different emotions. Children have astounding friendships and exceptionally high levels of care, concern and respect for each other. Innovative initiatives, such as the 'friendship tree' and 'tree of respect', contribute successfully to this.

nChildren have excellent opportunities to value and appreciate diversity.nStaff have first-rate partnerships with parents and other providers. There is impressive consultation with parents to support children's transition to the club and subsequent care.

nChildren take part in extensive physical activity, such as bowling, building obstacle courses, playing badminton and keep-fit circuits. They create paper-plate healthy food collages and grow vegetables to take home or cook with. These are just some of the engaging ways they learn about healthy lifestyles.

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