Poppleton Road Out Of School Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children arrive excitedly at this after-school club and know the routine well. They are warmly welcomed by friendly staff. Children sit together for a snack and share information about their day at school.

Children access resources and activities in a well-organised environment. Staff incorporate children's different interests and needs. For example, they explain that children enjoy craft activities and are excited for Christmas.

Children are highly engaged as they excitedly design their own Christmas trees. Children confidently discuss with friends what they are making and what they could add. Children are keen to share t...heir creations with staff and the other children.

Staff praise children's achievements. Children's self-esteem is high. Children build very good relationships with their peers and staff.

They are respectful of each other and play very well together. Older children support their younger friends when they play together with games and during role play. Children are engaged and motivated throughout the club session.

They enjoy the freedom to play indoors or to explore the club playground. Children's behaviour is excellent. They build meaningful relationships.

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

Managers and staff work well together as an effective and supportive team. They share ideas for ongoing improvements to the club, such as the development of the outdoor play area. Managers hold regular meetings with staff and closely monitor staff practice.

Staff attend a range of training opportunities to help enhance their skills and knowledge, such as training to help them promote positive behaviour. Staff have a very clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities.Staff gather a range of information from parents and teaching staff before children start attending the after-school club.

This enables them to provide activities based on children's interests. However, leaders have, rightly, identified that there is scope to improve the ongoing exchange of information with the host school to support the continuity of children's care and learning even more effectively.Staff support children to understand and explore differences and similarities between themselves and others.

Children learn about diversity during activities. For example, staff plan activities that help improve children's knowledge of different festivals in the world.Staff carry out daily risk assessments of the club to ensure the safety of children.

They have implemented procedures to help keep children safe. For example, staff keep a consistent and thorough count of children in the outdoor play area. Children are provided with a safe and secure environment to play and learn in.

Staff build positive relationships with parents and parents report on the 'good effort' that staff make. They speak of the friendly staff and the good communication they receive from them. Parents say their children love to attend and that they have a great time.

Managers and staff know the children well and genuinely enjoy spending time with them. They follow children's lead in their chosen activity. For example, staff play card games with children and join in with their role play.

Children are encouraged to use their imagination and be creative. For example, children spend time drawing their own reindeers.Children demonstrate good levels of independence.

They choose their own activities and are encouraged to tidy away when they have finished with resources. Children meet their personal care needs and confidently find a peg for their coats when they arrive.Staff support children to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

Nutritious snacks are provided that cater to all children's individual dietary needs, including bagels, and fresh vegetables. Children also have access to a very large outside play area. They run, ride on wheeled resources and play with balls.

Children learn the importance of being healthy and active.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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