Natural Steps After School Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Since the previous inspection, the provider has reflected on the practice and provision. This includes gaining advice and support from professionals and providing training to staff. This has helped to develop and improve the quality of the provision and staff's practice.

There are some areas of practice to continue building on to ensure the quality is continuously maintained and developed in the future. • Staff demonstrate a secure understanding of their roles and responsibilities. They know the policies and procedures and how to promote children's well-being and safety effectively.

• Children enjoy their time at the club. They arrive happily and... settle well. They know the routines, such as putting their belongings away.

Staff support children effectively at these times, for example helping them when needed. This helps to build young children's confidence in following the routines. • Staff set out resources, including games and drawing materials, on tables ready for children's arrival.

This enables children to start their play and activities as soon as they arrive. Children confidently make choices about their play and activities. There is a good range of resources easily accessible in the room.

However, the provider has not fully considered children's comfort when they play on the floor. • Children's behaviour is good and they are polite and respectful to others. Staff are good role models to children during their interactions with them and with other staff.

They manage children's behaviour appropriately. For example, they are consistent and gain children's attention, such as when explaining it is time to tidy up for tea. • Older children show care and consideration for younger ones.

This helps younger children feel confident to engage and play with them, which promotes an inclusive atmosphere. • The manager supports staff well. She works with staff and offers them guidance along with formal meetings to discuss and review their practice.