L8R@Wardley

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children enjoy their time in this welcoming and friendly setting. Staff are consistently kind and respectful towards children. At the beginning of the session, staff ask children questions to find out about their day and how they are feeling.

Children enthusiastically participate in a range of opportunities to support their physical development. For example, children run and play ball games in the outdoor area and the school hall. They enjoy it when staff join in with their activities.

For example, children eagerly ask staff to join in games of pool. Children behave appropriately for their age. They know it is important to... listen to staff and each other.

Children learn to take turns in games with little adult support. For example, children ask their friends to let them know when it is their turn at the pool table. Children remember to use good manners.

They say please and thank you to their friends and staff. Children respond well to the warm praise they receive from staff. Staff have very close links with the host school and parents.

This has helped children who are new, to settle quickly at the club.

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

Staff know children well, including those who need a little extra support. They plan activities and routines that meet the individual needs of children.

For example, staff encourage some children to rest and have some quiet, calm time, when needed. Children behave very well. They are kind and considerate to each other.

Children respond well to staff, who have clear expectations. They know the rules and behaviour expected of them.Staff offer children a range of healthy snacks, such as fruit and wraps.

Staff regularly ask children to suggest what meals to include in the menu plan. Children access their own drinks and they show good social skills as they sit together to eat. Children have daily opportunities to play outside and benefit from fresh air and exercise.

Staff encourage children to be independent. Children help themselves to resources and equipment. They find their favourite games or craft materials.

Children are fully immersed in a game of 'Twister'. Staff support children to learn which is their left and right hand. They confidently follow the rules of the game.

Children hang up their coats and put their belongings away when they arrive at the club. Furthermore, children tidy up one activity before getting out another one.Children are fully engaged in meaningful activities throughout the session.

They often spend a long time at a chosen activity. For example, they use their imagination as they build with a den-making kit. Children discuss that they are making a car, and access pens and paper to draw plans.

Staff help children assess risks for themselves. For example, staff encourage children to consider the risks of running indoors. This helps children learn how to stay safe.

Parents comment they are very happy with the service provided. They say that staff are 'amazing'. Staff make parents aware of what their children are doing at the club through verbal feedback at the end of the session.

The management team has robust recruitment processes to ensure all staff working with children are suitable. There is a good range of policies and procedures in place. The manager supports staff effectively through a variety of activities that include regular supervision sessions.

This helps to promote their well-being. Staff attend some in-house training with staff from the host school.The manager, staff and children review areas of development within the setting.

They identify the strengths of the setting and what they need to do to improve. For example, the manager explains that she would like to put in place more structure to the routine.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

The manager ensures that safe recruitment procedures are in place, so that all staff are suitable to work with children. Staff have a good understanding of how to identify different possible signs and symptoms of abuse and how to report concerns. Staff have a good knowledge of safeguarding issues, including the 'Prevent' duty and county lines.

Staff know what to do in the event of an allegation being made against a colleague. Regular risk assessments ensure that the premises are secure at all times. Any potential hazards to children's safety are identified and minimised.

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