Kids Extra

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children are happy, safe and contented. They thoroughly enjoy their time at the club. Staff take a genuine interest in each and every child and this helps them to feel valued and respected.

As such, all children display a very firm sense of belonging and strong attachments to all staff members. Children are given the freedom to play indoors or outdoors. This is a particular strength of the setting, with lots of space provided for children to build on their physical development and have access to fresh air after a busy day at school.

Children's behaviour is exemplary. All children show a mature understanding of managing the...ir own emotions and recognising the needs of others around them. Staff encourage children to be very independent and develop positive attitudes.

For instance, children excitedly set up ingredients for teatime and become fully involved in making their own wraps with the healthy range of ingredients provided. From this, children are learning to also make important decisions in regards to their well-being. Younger children are supported well by the key-person system that is used effectively.

They quickly settle into the club routines and delight in playing and being part of the older children's imaginative games. For example, drawing rainbows outside with large chalks and singing songs together.

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

The nominated person, who is also the manager, is very responsible about her roles.

She places a very high importance on working well with her team. The recruitment and vetting procedures in place are robust, which ensures the suitability of all staff who work directly with the children. Staff receive regular supervision and staff meetings to share their own views and suggestions.

This helps staff to feel respected for their own contributions.Lots of information is gathered before children start at the club, to help them to quickly settle into the routines and understand expectations. Transitions between the school and the club are meticulously managed with daily information being prioritised between all staff involved with children.

Staff know what children have done each day and are able to support them in all aspects of their care. From this, there is a dedicated approach to the uniqueness of children as individuals.Staff help to support children's communication and language by involving them in rich and meaningful discussions.

Children are very articulate in their range of words and language they use to express themselves. They eagerly become involved in conversations with staff and other children. For example, as they make bracelets with loom bands, they talk about being 'experts' in how they make their creations.

Children are excited to take these home to share with their family members.The manager uses self-evaluation well to identify areas for improvement within the club. The comments of the staff team, the children and the parents are valued in helping to inform further areas for change.

For instance, she recognises the need for a sharper focus on professional development opportunities, to ensure that information and legislation changes are updated consistently.Children enjoy accessing the resources and activities that staff plan for them. This helps to follow their changing interests.

For example, children spend a lot of time creating sculptures from modelling dough, problem-solving as they find additional ways to join different colours. Children are very independent and persevere in tasks of their own choosing and share well with others. For example, younger children practise their cutting skills with scissors and paper, using their increasing hand-eye coordination.

This helps to support children to build higher levels of resilience.The club establishes very strong partnerships with parents to proactively seek information about their children's changing needs and requirements. Staff take time each day to speak directly to parents who are very complimentary of the club and the direct value it adds to their family.

One parent described the provision as 'Wonderful wraparound care, and their approach to making children feel welcome is amazing'.

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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