Kats Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children are happy and well settled at the club. They arrive from school eager to find out what is on offer for them. Staff teach children about the importance of waiting for their turn, sharing the resources and using good manners.

They support children to regulate their emotions when they are feeling overwhelmed and help them to express how they feel. Children behave well. They follow staff instructions and understand the rules and boundaries of the club.

The club routine is well embedded, this keeps children alert to what is happening next and helps them to feel safe and secure.Children enjoy taking part in art and craf...t activities. They practise their writing skills and show good pen control.

Staff test out children's knowledge of different colours and initiate discussions about what children are drawing. They teach children that some people see colour differently and that this is called 'colour blind'. When making Father's Day cards, staff use this as an opportunity to talk to children about different family dynamics.

Children develop their knowledge of people who are different to them, which broadens their understanding of the world.

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

Staff get to know children well and have a good knowledge of what they enjoy doing at the club. Children have access to a range of activities to keep them motivated and engaged.

Staff recognise that after a structured day at school, children benefit from a more relaxed, child-led environment. Children make lots of choices about the club and lead their own play.The provider has a lot of experience with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

She places high priority on ensuring the club is inclusive to all and provides care to many children with SEND. The provider makes adaptations, such as higher staffing ratios and one-to-one care, to ensure that all children attending receive the support they need.Children enjoy the outdoor area.

They eagerly explore the vast amount of woodland available to them. Children use their imagination as they chase each other in search of 'superheroes'. Staff engage children in group games, such as football.

This teaches children how to work together as a team. Younger children show perseverance and determination when learning to use the basketball hoop. Staff encourage them to be patient when, at first, they are unsuccessful.

Children are developing a lovely attitude to learning.Staff engage children in lovely back-and-forth conversations. They ask children questions about their day at school and show a genuine interest in their lives.

Children chat to each other about the things they enjoy doing at the club. They have good social skills and are confident communicators.Partnership working with parents is good.

Parents are happy with the quality of care provided. They receive newsletters, emails and social media posts to keep them informed of what is happening at the club. Staff keep parents updated about children's day and pass on messages from school.

However, the provider has not yet considered how she can collect more specific information from schools, to help complement and extend on children's learning at the club.Children enjoy creative activities, such as making keyrings. They work together to figure out which side of the plastic absorbs the colour best and share their findings with their friends.

Younger children are supported well by staff to use the scissors when cutting out their keyrings. Children are motivated to take part and keen to complete the activity before they go home.Staff help children to learn about what constitutes a healthy lifestyle.

They provide healthy snacks and access to water. Staff talk to children about healthy choices and encourage them to access the fresh air. Good hygiene routines, such as handwashing, are well embedded.

This promotes children's overall good health and well-being.Staff are happy and feel supported in their roles. They access mandatory training, such as safeguarding and first aid, and have supervision meetings each term with the provider.

However, staff do not consistently receive feedback on their individual performance to help them improve their skills and knowledge further.

Safeguarding

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