PH Sports - Sarum St Paul’s

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children arrive at the club happily and staff give them a friendly welcome on arrival. Staff help new children to settle in, asking them to complete an 'All about me' form and offering them praise and reassurance. Children are well behaved.

They follow instructions and respect one another. Children enjoy arts and crafts activities, such as designing Christmas jumpers. They enthusiastically take part in team games, such as the 'ice cream' game and form good relationships with one another.

Staff chat to them about their day and show interest in their responses. The premises are secure and staff ensure that children are super...vised and understand how to play safely.

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

Children have healthy snacks, such as fruit, sandwiches and breadsticks and staff take account of any dietary needs they may have.

Children enjoy being physically active, such as playing with hoops, balls and beanbags.Staff interact well with children. They enthusiastically chat to them about their day and value what they say.

They encourage the quieter children and provide lots of praise. They initiate games but then allow children to play them without unnecessary adult interference. This supports children's independence.

There is a good partnership between the club and the school where it is situated. There is an effective two-way flow of information to ensure that children are cared for appropriately. For example, teachers share information when they bring children to the club to ensure staff are aware of anything relevant.

Parents are happy with the care provided for their children. They feel well informed about what type of activities they take part in and report that their children enjoy attending. They particularly like the online booking facility which gives them maximum flexibility when arranging childcare.

There are effective measures in place to ensure that staff are suitable and understand their role. There is an effective induction programme, which includes safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training, and staff receive ongoing support from leaders, with regular updates and meetings.Children behave well and are kind to one another.

For example, they praise another child for their drawing skills. They take turns as they play team games and show enthusiasm as they join in.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Staff understand the possible signs that a child may be at risk of harm. They know what to do if they have concerns about a child and understand that they can make a referral themselves if leaders do not take appropriate action. Leaders ensure that staff's knowledge of safeguarding is kept up to date through training, quizzes and updates.

Staff have a secure understanding of the club's policy on the use of mobile phones. Staff remind children about how to play safely. For example, they remind them not to throw balls too high or they could break the lights.

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