Kids Collective @ Stamford Park

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children are excited to attend the club.

They readily greet the staff as they arrive at the end of their school day. Children join their friends and enjoy talking about what they have recently been learning. Staff are genuinely interested in what children have to say and take time to listen to them carefully.

Children are happy and benefit from the nurturing care that they receive from the staff. Children delight in taking part in the many play activities that staff thoughtfully provide. For instance, they enjoy playing computer games, reading books and building constructions with plastic blocks.

Staff arrange for... children to develop their sports skills, such as in badminton and football. Children behave extremely well. They have impeccable manners and say 'please, thank you' and 'excuse me' to the staff and other children.

Staff praise and congratulate the children, for instance, when they follow the club rules. They skilfully manage any unsettling or unhelpful behaviour that children may demonstrate. Children live up to the high expectations of staff, such as walking when they move about the club.

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

The manager gives careful thought to the quality of the service that she wants to provide for children and their families. She considers the views and ideas of parents, children and staff when planning play activities. The manager is clear what opportunities she wants to provide for children.

For example, she aims for children to have the choice of what they eat, as well as when to rest and play.Staff provide well-thought-out activities for children. They involve themselves fully in children's games to help them to refine their skills.

Staff talk with children about their interests and home life. They help children to record interesting new information. Some children use cameras, to record their celebration of Independence Day in the United States of America.

Children learn about balloting when making plans for membership of next year's club council. They vote for their favoured member to be elected as a representative to take their opinions forward. Through these opportunities, the children learn that they have a voice in key decisions that affect their club.

Staff know the children in their care very well. This helps children to form trusting relationships with the staff. Children feel supported and nurtured.

Children eat the nutritious and healthy foods that the manager has meticulously planned as a teatime menu. Staff provide children with fresh vegetables, fruit and water as well as freshly prepared meals. Parents say that the healthy foods that children receive are not too big to spoil their dinner at home.

Children know how to make healthy lifestyle choices.Staff enjoy their work at the club. They have regular opportunities to meet with the manager to review and improve their play with children.

The manager makes sure that staff receive detailed induction training. This helps staff to have a clear understanding of their role as an employee.The manager makes sure that there is excellent communication between the club and school.

She takes key messages face to face from the school staff and ensures that information is shared with parents at the end of the day.Staff help children to be physically active. They provide interesting activities outdoors to keep children's bodies moving.

This promotes children's core strength and coordination.Parents are complimentary about the work of the club. They appreciate the staff's thoughtful care for their children.

Parents report that their children are safe and well cared for.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.The manager ensures that staff attend safeguarding training.

This helps them to spot the possible signs that a child may be at risk of harm. Staff demonstrate a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. For example, they are clear about the recording and reporting procedures if they suspect a child might be experiencing abuse.

Staff help the children know how to act safely. For instance, they remind children about keeping safe near the roads while on outings with the club. Children are very willing to wear the high-visibility jackets provided by staff, so that they are seen clearly by road users.

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