PLAY at Glebe

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children are happy and show that they feel secure at the club. They excitedly join in with the activities provided, such as the pretend shop and cafe.

Staff help children to develop their ideas. For instance, they provide pretend coins and encourage children to use their writing skills to make notes representing money. This helps to support children's learning in school in a fun way.

Some staff work with the children at the school. They have a deep understanding of individual children's needs and are good role models. This has contributed to the warm and inclusive environment at the setting, in which all children are welco...med and celebrated.

Children and staff have superb relationships. They play a wide range of games together, and staff teach them new skills, such as craft activities and baking. Children are very sociable and show high levels of confidence.

They proudly show visitors items they have made and explain the rules of their ball games. Staff skilfully help children to manage their emotions and to behave well. For example, staff give gentle reminders about the rules of the club and explain why these are in place.

As a result, children learn how to keep themselves safe and how to be respectful towards others.

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

The provider works closely with staff, who are highly valued. They attend training continually, which helps them to care for children.

Staff report that they enjoy working for the provider and that their well-being is supported.The provider and staff continually reflect on their work with children and the activities provided. They ask children for their ideas.

These are discussed in detail, with risk assessments in place, and parents are informed. Children feel a strong sense of belonging and know that their ideas are valued. For example, they are allowed to play a physical game based on their own suggestion, which involves wearing safety goggles.

Children say that they like coming to the club and that they have lots of fun. Older and younger children play harmoniously together. For instance, they make up ball games together and negotiate their roles during pretend play about a shop and restaurant.

This supports their social skills, and they learn how to respect each other's thoughts and ideas.Children engage in meaningful conversations with staff, who are very attentive. Staff read with children, share jokes, and show them how to develop ball skills, such as playing tennis.

They listen carefully to children and respond quickly to their requests to join in with their play.Children show a keen interest in making items with bricks and coloured rubber bands. They concentrate for long periods of time on creating items of their own choice, such as bangles and necklaces.

Staff introduce craft materials and demonstrate how to make an animal. Children copy this and enjoy sticking and cutting, which supports their hand-eye coordination.Staff encourage children to be independent.

They know where to leave their personal belongings when they arrive. Children listen attentively during group sessions, such as lunch and snack time. Staff provide children with reminders about not sharing food with their friends, including the reasons why.

During lunchtime, children enjoy watching a film chosen through a voting system. This helps them to learn about democracy.Staff help children to develop healthy lifestyles.

For instance, they organise a variety of games outside to make sure children have plenty of fresh air. They remind children to regularly drink water, and they talk about the different types of food that are good for their bodies. The manager is considering enhancing this to include information regarding oral hygiene.

The provider values parents' views. Staff greet parents on arrival and collection and discuss the children's day with them. They contact parents during the day, if necessary, to keep them informed about their child's welfare.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.Staff have a secure understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding children. They know the signs and symptoms that may be a cause for concern about children's welfare.

Staff know the procedures to follow to report any safeguarding issues, including involving the local authority services. Staff are well deployed and supervise children closely. They help children to understand about keeping safe when using technology outside of the setting.

Staff also discuss the safe use of tools, such as knives, during cooking activities. The provider follows safe recruitment procedures. He ensures that staff have inductions and ongoing suitability meetings.

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