Maxi’s Out of School Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children comment that they feel safe and happy. They explain how members of staff look after them and they enjoy their time at the setting.

Children have fun as they enthusiastically join in with decision-making about future activities and trips. Their involvement helps them to develop a sense of belonging and they demonstrate positive attitudes. Children feel valued and know their opinions are important.

Staff focus strongly on supporting children's emotional development. They remind and encourage children to be kind and caring towards each other. Staff have appropriately high expectations of children's behaviour.
.../>Children behave very well and form close bonds with staff. They involve staff in their play and demonstrate fondness when they hug them affectionately. Children are motivated and industrious in their play and exploration.

They enjoy researching cultural celebrations using computers. Staff teach children about online safety and closely supervise their time spent accessing the internet. The well-qualified staff use their experience and professional knowledge to guide and assist children well.

The management team encourages all staff to reflect on their practice and children are asked to share their ideas. The management team uses a process of self-evaluation to help identify areas for continual improvement.

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

All children are confident individuals with endearing and friendly personalities.

They are highly motivated and eager to be involved and solve problems. They enjoy time spent in a reading corner and older children benefit from a designated space used for completing homework. Staff prompt discussions with all ages of children.

They use books, resources and real-life experiences to inspire and excite children's imagination.Managers and staff understand the value of partnership working. They build and maintain relationships with other early years providers and schools.

This means that children benefit from exchanges of relevant information and a coordinated and consistent approach. Parents have opportunities to share their views about the service they receive. They appreciate the updates they receive about their children's experiences at the club and are happy with the service overall.

Staff are committed to promoting children's emotional well-being. They are positive role models and demonstrate kindness, tolerance and respect at all times. Staff encourage children to be independent in their thoughts and actions.

Children take turns to hand out cutlery and respond well to the strategies used by staff to manage sound levels during noisy play. They enjoy physical play and exercise. They use the outdoor area to play in a mud kitchen and clamber over a brightly coloured wooden pallet.

Children laugh and cheer as they compete together during a computer-generated dancing activity.Staff encourage children to think about healthy lifestyles. They provide fruit for snacks and fresh water to drink.

Staff make the most of mealtimes to support children's enjoyment and interpersonal skills.Children develop and maintain strong relationships with each other. They enjoy role play and dressing up in costumes.

Children join in with an imaginary scenario played out in a home corner. They are self-assured and easily express themselves. Children value the learning environment and proudly describe their time spent at the club.

They appreciate the clearly defined and well-equipped play areas.The manager and staff maintain an inclusive environment, where they respect and value each individual child's needs and views. Staff know each child well and genuinely care about their experiences during their time spent within the club.

Children benefit from a well-qualified staff team. Staff's knowledge and qualifications help them to meet all children's needs well. All staff complete mandatory training and the majority also hold a valid paediatric first-aid certificate.

This means that staff know what to do in the event that there is a medical emergency. Staff benefit from regular supervision meetings and ongoing support.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

The premises are suitable and secure at all times and staff supervise children well. This helps to ensure children are consistently kept safe. The manager and staff are aware of the possible indicators that might suggest a child is at risk of harm.

They know the procedure to follow and who to contact in the event they have concern for a child's welfare. The manager and staff consider potential risks, such as fire hazards, and minimise them wherever possible. The manager has strong recruitment procedures to ensure that any new staff are suitable to work with children.