Jonathan Page Play Centre

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children attending the after-school club are confident and happy during their time here. They show high levels of self-esteem and behave incredibly well. Staff set clear expectations of behaviour.

They build respectful and meaningful relationships, modelling care and consideration for each other and children.Staff are kind and approachable. This helps children feel safe and secure in their care.

Staff listen with interest about children's day at school and engage in interesting conversation about what they have learned during the day.Children have access to a wide range of activities that have been thoughtfully planned and... resourced. They engage and focus on their chosen activities.

Staff interact and join in with the children's play.Children particularly enjoy craft activities and developing their creative skills and interests. Staff support children in achieving their goals and building their confidence.

Children show pride in the crafts and talk with enthusiasm about how they have created their art.Staff teach children about road safety and rules for when they walk from school to the after-school club. Children learn to risk assess the route they walk and what to do to keep themselves and others safe.

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

The provider works incredibly well with the school. They share information about the children and talk with teachers and parents about any additional support needs children may have. This supports children to feel confident and safe at the after-school club.

The manager and staff plan amazing activities and games to meet the varying needs and interests of the children. They encourage children to share their ideas to help inform their planning. Children have access to a large variety of activities that promote their creative thinking, communication, and language.

This especially supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities or who speak English as an additional language.There is consistent support for children to develop good social skills and to promote their emotional well-being. Staff interact and engage in activities, giving praise and reassurance when needed to enable children to play confidently and independently.

For example, children enjoy art activities and, at times, doubt their abilities. Staff encourage and celebrate children's skills to build their self-esteem. Children make excellent friendships and develop strong bonds with staff.

Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. They set clear expectations at the start of the session. Children behave incredibly well.

They know and understand what is expected of them, and the daily routine supports children to know what is happening now and next. This helps children feel secure and settled. Staff model respectful and courteous relationships and, in turn, children reflect this behaviour with their friends and the adults around them.

Staff are happy and feel valued and appreciated. They are supported in their continuous professional development. Training and qualifications are available for all staff.

For example, staff completing an apprenticeship for a childcare qualification share their learning and areas of interest. The manager holds supervision meetings with staff to identify their strengths and plan for any training interests or needs.The manager provides a comprehensive induction process and ensures staff have access to mandatory training, such as safeguarding training and paediatric first-aid qualifications.

This helps to equip staff with the skills and knowledge they need to understand the procedures to follow should they have a concern about a child.The manager and staff strive to build and maintain positive and lasting relationships with parents. They share feedback about children each day and what they have enjoyed doing or any messages to share from school.

Parents are well informed about their child and are confident that their children are safe and happy at the after-school club.

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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