SCL @ Shottermill Infant School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children receive a warm and friendly welcome from staff, who collect them from their classrooms at the end of the school day. Staff have systems in place to ensure children walk safely to the club, which is situated within the school grounds. For example, they take a register and ensure all children are present, before organising a walking bus to take the children to the club.

During this time, children's behaviour is impeccable, they listen to what staff have to say and follow instructions well.Staff create a calm and comfortable environment, where children relax and enjoy their time at the club. Children are happy and settled..../>
They know the staff well and engage enthusiastically in conversations. Children play cooperatively and are extremely kind to their friends. For example, they help each other find toys and complete tasks together.

Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. They are excellent role models and gently remind children to say please and thank you. As a result, children learn to be respectful and have good manners.

Staff ensure children feel valued and included. For example, they create a set of rules with the children, incorporating points that are important to them. This includes rules such as 'listen to everybody', 'tell the truth' and 'have fun'.

This helps children to feel safe and develop a sense of belonging.

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

The provider has a robust recruitment process in place to ensure all staff are suitable to work with children. They regularly evaluate procedures and make changes to improve their practice.

This includes enhancing the interview process and previous employment checks to ensure they are thorough and effective to keep children safe.Staff receive regular supervision and support from the provider. These opportunities help staff evaluate their practice and set goals for future development.

There is a clear pathway for personal development in place and opportunities for staff to develop their career within the company. This helps to boost staff morale and well-being.Parents are very happy with the service the club provides.

They like the range of activities on offer and feel their children are safe and well cared for while at the club. Prior to children starting, parents complete online registration forms. This includes information such as children's allergies and medical requirements so staff can ensure all children's needs are met.

Children have opportunities to help and earn rewards. For example, they serve their friends food and drinks at snack time. Rewards include wrist bands and stickers, which children relish receiving.

This helps to give children responsibilities to boost their self-esteem and confidence.Children enjoy group games and enthusiastically join in with activities. They listen to staff and follow instructions well.

For example, children use tools and utensils to make pictures of ducks using a variety of craft materials. Staff encourage children to be independent and offer support when necessary, such as using scissors safely.Staff follow procedures to keep children safe.

For example, password systems ensure children leave the club safely. Staff have clear rules and boundaries that children respect and follow. They discuss the evacuation procedure, asking children to recall important facts, such as leaving their bags and walking nicely to the meeting point.

This helps children become familiar with safety routines.

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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