Rainbows OOS

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Staff greet children warmly at this nurturing and family orientated before- and after-school club.

Children arrive happy and engage in the activities staff provide. Staff value children as unique individuals. They celebrate the diversity within the club.

Staff know children very well. They quickly identify when children may need some additional support. Caring staff offer support and guidance so that children gain in confidence.

Children fully engage in the activities available. They show they feel safe and secure in their care. Children use their key person as a secure base before gaining the confidence to engage... with other children independently.

Staff build positive relationships with children and families. They find out about children's likes and dislikes before they start at the club. This helps staff to understand children's needs.

This helps children to settle quickly. Staff teach children the rules of the club. They are good role models and have high expectations of children's behaviour.

Staff help children to talk through their feelings. This helps children to manage their emotions and behaviours. Children learn to be kind to each other.

Their behaviour is good.

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

Staff plan opportunities for children to experience a range of activities and develop their imagination. Children of all ages engage enthusiastically in role play as they take on the role of a shop keeper.

They use the natural resources outside to create a den. Children enjoy weekly baking sessions. Children enjoy spending time with their friends at the club.

Staff promote the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. They encourage children to wash their hands when they arrive, before eating and after playing outside. Staff acknowledge the value of outdoor play and the benefits of fresh air for children.

Children enjoy being active and chase the hula hoops as they roll down the slope. Staff offer healthy choices at snack time. They talk with children about their favourite fruits and vegetables.

Children learn to make healthy choices.Families are valued and welcomed by staff. Parents speak very highly of the club.

They are very happy with the care their children receive. Parents share they feel their children are safe. They are confident to leave them in the care of the staff.

Parents comment staff are 'warm, caring and nurturing'. They feel they are welcomed, 'like family'.Staff encourage children to be independent.

They encourage them to serve their own food and pour their own drinks. Older children enjoy the responsibility of helping the younger children with small tasks. Children learn to value and respect each other.

The small staff team work very closely together. They look at ways to improve the service they provide. Staff keep up to date on mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding.

However, they do not always have a clear focus on what training can develop their own professional knowledge. This means staff do not always have a clear focus on how they can improve their practice to an even higher level.Children learn about how to keep themselves safe.

Staff understand the importance of keeping children safe online. They teach children not to access the internet alone. Staff encourage children to share any concerns with staff or their parents.

They explain why children should not stand on chairs, as they may fall and hurt themselves.The premises are safe and secure. Staff complete risk assessments before children arrive.

They check the area again before children go outside to play. Staff are vigilant and are aware of anyone they do not recognise. They use a password system to ensure children do not leave the premises with anyone who is not authorised to collect them.

Staff have a good understanding of how to keep children safe.

Safeguarding

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