JC Sports Wrap Around Care Sheet

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children arrive at the after-school club happy and confident.

They put away their belongings and quickly engage in their play. Staff provide opportunities for children to be physically active in the fresh air. Children have fun as they participate in team games, such as football, bat and ball, and chasing games.

Staff support children to challenge their developing physical skills. For example, children persevere as they try to kick footballs into hoops, discussing the different techniques they can use. These activities help to develop children's fitness and coordination.

Those children that would like some quiet t...ime receive gentle support from kind staff, who take their views and opinions into consideration. Children demonstrate good behaviour. Older children are kind and caring towards the younger children and include them in their games.

Staff help children to follow simple routines to help them become independent. For instance, they wash their hands before eating and sensibly queue up for their snack. Children sit and chat with each other while they eat.

They talk about their time at school and experiences, involving staff in their conversations. Children of all ages play harmoniously together and thoroughly enjoy their time at the club.

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

Since the last inspection, the provider has made important changes to the provision to meet the statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage.

For example, staff deploy themselves effectively to ensure that they can see children at all times. Staff carry out risk assessments of the indoor and outdoor environment to ensure the premises are safe and secure. Staff demonstrate a secure understanding of how to keep children safe, such as reporting any concerns about a child's welfare or if they are worried about a staff member's conduct.

Staff ensure the club provides children with a relaxed play-based environment, allowing children to have fun and play with their friends after their day at school. Children have the opportunity to play in small groups or take part in quieter activities, such as board games and looking at books. Staff plan regular arts, crafts, and cooking activities for children to participate in and learn new skills.

Staff working with the youngest children gather key information to help them settle and feel safe and secure. They are kind and sensitive, creating an environment of mutual respect. Children receive lots of praise and encouragement to keep on trying at tricky tasks, such as folding up their high-visibility vests, ready to be put away.

Staff provide clear rules and boundaries, which children follow. As a result, children behave well and form good friendships.The provider is reflective and is passionate to continually improve the provision.

They provide staff with effective support, monitoring, and training to help them develop their knowledge and skills. Staff feel well supported by the leadership team and enjoy working at the club. The provider has developed effective partnerships with the host school.

There is a cohesive approach that supports the care of all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.Staff encourage children to use their language and communication skills. They hold back-and-forth conversations about children's experiences and interests.

For example, as part of a discussion about insects, children are keen to share their knowledge of army and red ants. Children are curious to find out more, asking staff relevant questions about the world around them. This helps to increase children's vocabulary and knowledge.

Staff build good relationships with parents when children first start at the club. For example, they gather key information, such as children's interests, dietary requirements, and any additional needs they may have. Parents confirm they are happy with the care provided for their child.

The parents' noticeboard displays details of the staff who work in the club, including their qualifications, training and other relevant information.

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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