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Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children are very happy to come to this out-of-school club. When collected from school, they cheerfully greet staff and safely follow them to the club building.

Staff welcome children by name, asking them how their day was. Children feel comfortable and understand the routines of the club. For example, they happily enter the room, quickly put their coats and bags away in the designated area, wash their hands and chose a snack.

Older children support younger children by reading out the routine of the day and the choice of activities available. Children can choose to engage in free play inside or outside, or in more-structur...ed craft activities. The relaxed children are confident in their surroundings and behave well.

Children have access to a well-organised environment that they can independently and safely use. Children's interests and opinions are valued, supporting them to have high self-esteem. They have fun in the club and get absorbed in play.

For example, some children choose to play football outside, while others engage in craft activities or board games together. Staff notice and encourage children who need extra support to become fully involved in play.

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

Staff are well supported.

The management team and committee work well together to ensure that the club runs in a safe way. For example, staff have regular supervisions and team meetings. They complete risk assessments and there are procedures in place to help to keep children safe.

Children enjoy a range of healthy snacks, including a variety of filled wraps, carrots and cucumbers. Children use tongs to put their food onto their plates, promoting good food hygiene practices. Staff are aware of and follow any food allergies and preferences correctly.

Staff show respect to children. They speak kindly to them and use various methods to gain their attention and let them know what is happening next in a calm way. For example, they say 'one, two, three' and children say back 'look at me', when they want to get the children's attention.

Children clear away their own plates after snack, and pack away games when finished. They are learning the importance of tidying up after themselves, although staff do not always support them to be as independent as they could be. For example, at snack time, staff provide them with pre-made wraps and pre-cut salad, with no opportunity for children to make things for themselves.

Staff encourage children to talk and listen together. For example, during snack time, staff and children discuss general topics. Children are respectful towards each other, allowing their friends to talk.

Staff support children to learn unfamiliar words. When children make 'funny cockerels' as part of a craft activity, staff check children's understanding by asking them what a cockerel is. They praise children for having a guess of its meaning.

Staff communicate well together, and the manager deploys staff effectively, ensuring children are safe and their needs met. For example, as children move around the different areas, staff call out to each other, checking if they need any help.Staff have good relationships with the school teachers.

They discuss how children have been during the school day and take important messages to pass on to parents. Parents comment on how their children enjoy going to the club. They are happy with what the children do and of the communication that they receive from the staff.

Children work well together. They are kind, helpful, share resources and take turns. For example, when doing crafts, they politely ask for the sticky tape when others have finished with it.

They have good relationships with the staff and are confident to ask for help where needed.There are many opportunities for children to be physically active. Staff notice when children have not been out.

They suggest that they might like to have a run around before starting another indoor activity, to encourage children to develop an awareness of a healthy lifestyle and the benefits of exercise on the body.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.The management and staff have a very good understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities.

They understand the signs and symptoms that may be a cause for concern, and how to record and report these. Staff discuss safeguarding in staff meetings, ensuring that everyone is up to date in their knowledge. The staff and committee review policies and share them on the club's website, so that everyone is aware of their safeguarding responsibilities.

Children's safety is key. The premises are secure. The gates to the outside are kept locked, and staff deploy themselves to ensure that children are always well supervised.

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