Kids Planet Norbreck OOSC

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children are happy and confident to attend the out-of-school club, after they are collected by staff from their classrooms. Staff execute a meticulously planned journey from school to the club. Children understand instructions and boundaries.

They arrive at the club eager to explore the wide range of age appropriate activities on offer to them. Children quickly find something they enjoy to play with and talk to staff about their day. Staff know children well and are approachable.

This helps children feel secure and content.Staff organise the environment well. Children play in suitable spaces that meet their needs and inter...ests according to their age or stage in development.

For example, older children have spaces to relax and play games, such as pool. Younger children enjoy creative activities and role play. Staff join in with children's play and ideas and hold meaningful conversations.

This helps children develop self-esteem and feel valued.Children behave exceptionally well. They are kind to their peers and follow the routine of the session.

Children enjoy sitting down for meals and snacks together. They socialise, chat and giggle with their friends. Children eat a range of healthy home-cooked meals and fresh fruit.

They follow good hygiene practices. Older children have the opportunity to make their own toast at breakfast time, helping their independence grow.

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

Leaders have carefully considered all children's care and developmental needs.

They tailor their plans for the setting around what children are learning and enjoying at school and at home, to help continue this progress. For example, children who have mathematics assessments at school have the opportunity to practise these skills at the club through solving number problems. This helps reinforce what they are learning at school.

Children are given opportunities to develop life skills and learn about the world they will encounter in the future. Leaders help children prepare their own food, learn to sew and how to use money practically. This helps children prepare for their transition into young adulthood safely and with confidence.

Leaders are passionate about the club and evaluate the impact it has on children consistently. They want children to enjoy their time at the club and continue to thrive. Leaders adapt spaces, resources and activities children can access.

As a result, all children remain interested and settle quickly.Partnerships with parents are excellent. Parents are very happy with the experiences and care their children receive at the club.

They say staff are flexible and supportive of their family's needs. Parents are highly valued by the club and their views are considered. Furthermore, parents are offered fruit and a warm drink as they drop their children off in the morning.

Leaders understand and respect the pressures and demands of busy family lifestyles.Staff feel valued and well supported in their roles at the club. Their well-being is regularly checked on and leaders offer rewards to recognise staff's efforts and skills.

The club has good staff retention and staff say they enjoy their job. As a result, staff are warm, bubbly and knowledgeable. This creates a welcoming and energetic environment for children.

Children love to explore the large outdoor space the club has access to. They enjoy group games, such as football. In summer, staff take children outside for a range of activities and have picnics together.

Additionally, during the school holidays, children access a range of outings. They use public transport and explore their community. This helps children become aware of the diverse world around them.

Health and safety is a priority in this setting. Leaders have robust procedures in place for keeping children safe from harm. Furthermore, staff help children learn skills such as crossing roads and water safety as they are situated by the sea.

Children know to ask for help if they have an accident and staff know how to respond to injuries and if children become unwell.

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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