Rosegrove Out of School Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children are happy and settled at this setting. Staff collect children from their classrooms at the end of the day and accompany them to the designated room in the school. Children are excited as they enter, searching out their friends and showing interest in the activities available to them.

Staff gather children together on the carpet during a welcome session, and talk to children about their day and what they would like to do that day. Staff value children's opinions and, as such, children view the setting as 'their' club. Staff carefully consider activities for children.

Some staff work in school during the day and ens...ure that they support children's interests and complement learning in school. For example, children have recently explored Remembrance Day in school, which was extended in the setting by children learning about the role that animals played in the war. Children are active and enthusiastic learners.

Children are well supported by staff. They show children how to use resources and encourage them to try new things. Children enjoy painting using a variety of tools, exploring ice in the outdoor area and playing games with one another.

As a result, children enjoy attending and demonstrate a 'can-do' attitude.

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

Staff foster a love of books and reading for children. Children submit entries to national competitions and have seen their pictures in print.

Children enjoy accessing a range of fiction and non-fiction books. They talk with enthusiasm when they find out a special fact. Children's literacy skills are supported well.

Children's unique needs are identified and supported by staff. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Staff work closely with parents and teachers to ensure that children receive the support they need.

These partnerships help to provide consistency for children.Children's well-being is considered. Staff encourage children to think about others.

For example, they explore anti-bullying week and consider the feelings and emotions of others. In addition, they learn about others through taking part in special charity days. Children are beginning to understand the world and people who have similarities or differences to themselves.

Children are learning about healthy lifestyles. Staff prepare snacks and drinks for children and are aware of their individual dietary needs. Children access the outdoors every day, where they enjoy climbing on tyres, playing team games and building with construction blocks.

These opportunities help children to develop their physical skills.Partnerships with parents are very good. Parents share that children request to attend even when they are not booked in that day and that staff are good at sharing information.

These partnerships help to provide a consistency of care for children.Staff are very positive role models and support and guide children at all times. Children exhibit good listening and attention skills.

Staff give consistent positive behaviour reminders. Children enjoy working together. They place good behaviour pebbles in a jar, and when the jar is full, children understand that everyone will get a treat.

This supports children working together and helps to raise their self-esteem.Staff are very reflective of their practice and consider children's well-being at all times. They have recently developed a 'nurture corner', where children can sit with their friends or read a book.

This helps children to settle and feel at home after a day at school. The staff consistently make adaptations to meet the needs of children in their care.Leadership and management are good.

Staff receive support and mentoring from leaders. There is a continued professional development plan in place. Staff share that they enjoy working here and feel supported by leaders.

Staff work closely as a team, which helps them to share the same vision and values for children.

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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