Herne View Church of England Primary Holiday Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Staff sensitively help children to settle, according to their individual needs. For example, parents remain with the youngest children until they are happy to separate.

Children become extremely confident, demonstrating they feel secure. They have strong harmonious relationships and a positive attitude to learning, which provides good support for school. Staff are positive role models for children.

They listen effectively to what children are saying, valuing their ideas and opinions. Children pay attention to adults and follow instructions when appropriate. Children behave well, showing respect for each other and the adult...s.

They are eager to participate in the activities, developing their knowledge and skills, whilst having fun.Staff provide good support for children to challenge their physical development and gain resilience. They sequence children's learning successfully.

With their support, children are willing to have a go at new skills and keep trying to achieve them. For example, young children confidently use a low fitness step, they then attempt the next height. They keep practising, going back to the lower one to embed their technique and strengthen their muscles.

Children are extremely pleased with their achievements and relish their next challenge.

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

The manager is a good role model and supports staff effectively. She mentors new staff and ensures they develop their skills and knowledge.

Staff receive a good induction, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities. The manager and staff say that the registered person is always available for support and guidance, and visits regularly.The management team seek parents' and children's feedback to help them evaluate their practice and ensure continuous improvements.

For example, they are having more themed days so that parents and children can choose which to attend, knowing what will be the focus that day. They are introducing more opportunities for children to prepare food and look in greater depth at the impact it has on their bodies.Staff ensure an inclusive setting, adapting activities and providing equipment to meet children's individual needs.

Children confidently go to staff and engage them in conversations. Lunch is a very social occasion, with children talking calmly at their tables. Young children are confident around the older one's because they have a buddy and staff provide good support.

They demonstrate their enjoyment of attending and are eager to participate.Children gain an important understanding of a healthy lifestyle. They eloquently demonstrate their knowledge of nutritional foods.

They drink plenty of water, especially after exercise and confidently say they 'need to keep hydrated and not get thirsty to do gymnastics properly.' Although there is a strong emphasis on sports coaching, children have good opportunities to be creative and take part in less energetic activities. For example, young children copy the older ones making a keyboard from paper.

They practise writing letters and numbers, and happily sing the alphabet song, to know which letter comes next. Children actively engage in whole-group art activities, where they contribute to discussions, wait their turn to speak, and concentrate well on their tasks.Children behave extremely well.

They understand the staff's high expectations, especially to keep themselves safe, such as lining up at the door to move around the premises. The manager deploys staff effectively to provide children with good supervision and support. All staff receive paediatric first aid and child protection training.

Staff carry out good risk assessments for every activity involving equipment and reinforce this with the children. For example, children learn not to swing sideways on the ropes and be aware of each other.The registered person has good partnerships with the school, and they work together for staff to know how to meet the children's needs, including any with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

They engage well with parents daily, and keep them informed and involved through on-line systems, as well as through the school websites and documentation.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.