Little Rascals @ Bill Quay School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Staff greet the children warmly as they arrive.

Children show affection for the friendly staff team. All staff are consistently kind and respectful towards children. They provide a good range of resources, that are appropriate for the different ages of children who attend.

Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. Children work together with staff to create the 'club rules'. Children's behaviour is very good.

Children enthusiastically participate in a range of opportunities to support their physical development. For example, they enjoy taking part in mindful yoga sessions. They successfully move, bend... and stretch in a variety of yoga poses.

This helps to develop their balance and coordination. Staff plan a good range of activities for children that take account of children's interests and abilities. Children choose where they would like to play.

They have cosy areas where they can relax after a busy day at school. Staff speak to children about their day at school. They listen and value each child's contribution.

This helps to develop children's confidence and raise their self-esteem. The atmosphere in the club is very positive. Children feel happy and safe with the caring, nurturing staff.

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

Children follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before having snack. Staff talk to children about the importance of healthy eating and exercise. Staff encourage children to be independent.

When children arrive at the club, they put their belongings away and tidy up one activity before getting another one out.Parents comment they are very happy with the service provided. They say that staff make their children feel 'safe and welcome'.

Staff make parents aware of what their children are doing at the club through online systems and verbal feedback at the end of the session.Staff complete effective risk assessments. They ensure that the gate is secure and that there is always a member of staff present with first aid.

Children are beginning to risk assess themselves. They draw pictures to show how they can keep themselves safe when playing outdoors.Children behave very well, they are kind and considerate towards each other.

Staff consistently apply fair boundaries, so that children understand how to behave at the club. For example, children use a timer to ensure that they take turns on the computer.The manager and staff review areas of development within the setting.

They identify the strengths of the setting and what they need to do to improve. In addition, children and parents complete questionnaires. This helps staff to make positive changes to the setting.

The manager and deputy support staff effectively. They provide regular supervision sessions and staff meetings. Staff well-being is paramount.

There are robust recruitment procedures and a thorough induction for new staff. This helps to ensure that all staff are suitable to carry out their role.Children help themselves to resources and equipment.

They are fully engaged in activities throughout the session. Children often spend a long time at a chosen activity. For example, children chose to play in the role-play area, where they make tea for their friends and staff.

Staff know children well, including those who need a little extra support. They use this information to plan activities that meet the individual needs of children. Staff liaise with school staff to find out what they are working on and support this within the club.

Children enjoy experimenting with sensory equipment. They shine coloured torches at the ceiling and watch as lava moves from the top to the bottom of the lava lamp. Staff encourage them to estimate how long it will take.

Children cheer ecstatically as they guess the closest time. Older children enjoy sitting in the reading area, reading a story to the whole group.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Staff have a good understanding of how to identify possible signs of abuse and how to follow procedures to report concerns. Staff attend regular training to keep their knowledge up to date. They 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 any potential hazards to children's safety are identified and minimised. The manager ensures that safe recruitment procedures are in place, so that all staff are suitable to work with children.

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