Shenfield Day Nursery Breakfast And After School Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Children build close relationships with staff. Staff are attentive and kind.

They provide a structured and welcoming play environment indoors and outdoors. Staff plan a well-balanced routine and this helps children to feel safe and secure. • Staff develop effective partnerships with parents and other professionals.

They build strong links with school teachers to achieve continuity in children's learning. Information sharing between the club, school and parents is good and helps to ensure that children continue to make progress. • Staff place a high priority on keeping children safe.

Staff have clear expectations of children's behaviour. ...Staff remind children of the rules for their safety and conduct. Children receive praise and rewards to boost their self-esteem.

This helps to promote a calm and positive atmosphere in the club. • The manager reflects on the effectiveness of the provision. She continues to make ongoing improvements to the routines, procedures and activities she provides.

She seeks the views of parents, children and staff to help her meet children's needs and interests effectively. • Although staff provide activities to mark festivals and events, there are few resources to reflect the diversity of culture and languages of children attending the club. • Children have few opportunities to explore information and communication technology.

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