K and C Kids Cabin Ltd - Packington

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children eagerly arrive at the club and are warmly greeted. They quickly settle and begin to enjoy an array of activities. Children confidently tell visitors what they enjoy doing at the club.

For example, they say, 'I like painting pictures for my family'and, 'I like to play outside with frisbees'. Children are engaged as they squash and roll play dough. They use Christmas themed cutters to create shapes and hold them up with pride.

Children share pens and pencils with their friends as they colour in festive pictures. They chat with others at the table as they sing familiar Christmas songs.Children become excited when an ...end of term Christmas film is put on, which they have previously voted for and chosen as a group.

They talk animatedly about the film and the characters that feature in it. Children engage with each other in the cosy area. They sit on the comfortable cushions and access books that they share with each other.

Children play with technical toys, sharing and taking turns with their friends. They draw and write about what they would like for Christmas on stocking shapes, talking about what they have written. Children draw pictures of their family and proudly show visitors their creations.

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

Parents say that they cannot speak highly enough about the club. They compliment the fantastic staff team, and emphasise that the club is a valuable part of their children's lives. Parents are happy with the communication they receive and the vast array of activities on offer for their children to enjoy.

Children benefit from the selection of healthy meals on offer. They enjoy sandwiches, bread sticks and vegetables. Children help themselves to water, particularly after exercise.

They understand how to keep themselves healthy. For example, children know that they need to use the tissues provided to blow their noses and dispose of the tissue hygienically. Children wash and sanitise their hands before enjoying their food.

Children are given a democratic voice at the club. Staff respect the children's views and listen to their wishes. For example, children cast their votes to decide how to celebrate at their Christmas party.

Throughout the year, children vote on what activities to enjoy at the club and write wish lists for new resources. This helps them to make independent choices and have a voice that is heard and appreciated.Staff know the children well and provide activities that suit the wide range of interests of those who use the club.

For example, they provide listening and dancing games such as musical statues. Children show high levels of engagement and interaction as they dance and laugh with their friends.Children's well-being needs are consistently met.

For example, they know who to talk to if they are worried or upset. Staff praise children's efforts warmly when they offer to help tidy up and clean tables. Staff give warm hugs to children who may be upset or anxious.

Children listen and are respectful to staff. They respond to instructions and are kind to their friends.Staff speak positively about the support they receive from the management team.

They talk about the array of training they receive, which helps them to understand how to keep children safe, and the importance of maintaining children's well-being.Staff and management support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. They gain valuable information from parents before children start at the club and hold regular discussions with the teachers at the school.

Teachers comment that the partnership working between the school and the club is good. As a result of this, all children thrive during their time at the club.The leadership team is reflective and review development plans regularly to ensure the success of the club.

Leaders provide staff with regular supervisions and routinely share policies and procedures. They ensure staff are kept up to date with any changes and improvements made to the running of the club.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Staff keep their safeguarding knowledge up to date on a regular basis with the training provided. They understand the signs and symptoms of abuse and understand how to correctly record and report any concerns they may have. Staff have a broad understanding of safeguarding issues, such as keeping children safe from radicalisation and female genital mutilation.

Staff understand the procedure for managing any allegations against another colleague. All staff undergo robust recruitment checks to ensure they are suitable to work with children. Staff minimise hazards effectively through dynamic risk assessments to keep children safe in their care.

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