ST Stephens Wasps

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Staff provide an environment which is nurturing and engaging for children to play and learn in. They liaise closely with the school and offer a variety of activities, which capture children's interests. There is an effective key-person system in place.

Staff have built secure relationships with children and know them well. They greet children with a warm welcome. Children settle quickly and play well together.

They show they feel safe and secure. Staff are positive role models to children. They set high expectations of children's behaviour.

Children behave well. They show they know what is expected of them and fol...low the club routine. For example, children recognise they need to tidy up their resources before they go to their classroom.

They help each other to tidy up. Children are developing kind, caring and respectful attitudes towards each other and their environment. Staff provide activities to encourage children to be creative.

Children use their imaginations and work together to make their own unique creations. Staff further support children's critical thinking skills as they discuss how to stick the sequins onto their picture. They encourage descriptive vocabulary as children explore different materials.

This helps to broaden children's vocabulary.

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

Staff support children to develop positive attitudes to their learning. Children exhibit good levels of self-confidence.

They take pride in the work they create and show off their creative pictures to each other. Staff offer children lots of positive praise to recognise children's achievements. This helps boost children's self-esteem.

Staff support children to learn about healthy lifestyles. Children understand the importance of handwashing and they wash their hands independently. Staff offer children a range of healthy options at breakfast time and they have access to fresh drinking water throughout the session.

This all promotes children's overall good health and well-being.Staff encourage children to be independent learners and make their own choices. Children know where to put their own belongings and demonstrate how to put their coats on independently for outdoor play.

They choose their own breakfast and pour their own drinks. In addition, children make their own choices of the activities they would like to engage in. Children are showing good levels of independence.

Children enjoy exploring the outdoor area daily. Staff provide opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. Children show confidence and determination when using the equipment provided.

For example, children have good hand-eye coordination as they bat the ball to each other. Children learn the significance of being active and healthy.Partnerships with parents are good.

Staff collect information on children's individual needs and interests when they first join the club. This information helps the staff to plan and provide activities to support children's development. Parents are kept up to date with their child's morning at the club and feel the communication is effective.

Parents speak positively about the club and are happy with the quality of care provided.Staff feel their well-being is supported at the club. Staff are passionate about improving outcomes for children.

They access mandatory training to keep their knowledge up to date and receive supervisions to support their professional development. They prioritise networking with local settings to share ideas and good practice. This provides a positive impact on children's experiences in the club.

Staff hold back-and-forth conversations with children throughout the session. Children are confident communicators and express themselves well. Staff engage children in conversations about their families, their creations and upcoming events.

Staff are patient and allow children time to think and answer the questions they are asked. This helps to enhance children's speaking skills.Children are eager to explore the world around them.

They talk to the staff about the change in the weather outside and search the grass for 'frost' and 'snow'. In addition, staff support children to learn about festivals and celebrations around the world. Due to a current interest in Christmas, staff engage in conversations with children about what Christmas means to them.

These opportunities support children to broaden their understanding about the world around them.

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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