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What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children and families are proud to have the vibrant club as a fixture in their community. Leaders and staff work hard to ensure the provision meets the needs of children and families it serves. Leaders maintain close relationships with families whose children have attended the club through several generations.

Teenagers who attended as children now volunteer at the club. They are a fantastic addition to the team and inspire children to return as volunteers when they are older. Leaders work closely with the school attended by children to ensure that expectations are consistent.

This helps to promote the positive attitudes a...nd behaviours demonstrated by children as they enjoy their time at the club. Staff promote children's sense of security and belonging as they happily chat together about their day and their interests. Staff encourage children to shine and to develop their talents and creativity.

For instance, children excitedly perform a dance routine for visitors to their club. Staff help older children increase their level of responsibility and, for example, to lead creative projects. Older children also demonstrate a mature awareness of their younger friends.

For example, they instinctively offer their dressing-up outfits to younger children. Staff are quick to offer praise for children's thoughtfulness.

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

Leaders and staff work together to develop the provision.

Leaders support staff well with appropriate training and they encourage the teenage volunteers, building their confidence. This feeds into a fun and supportive environment that children enjoy.The views of children and parents help to inform staff's planning of resources and activities.

Feedback to leaders from parents is ongoing and overwhelmingly positive. Staff communicate effectively with parents keeping them informed about their children's experiences. Parents appreciate how club staff also work closely with staff at the school that children attend.

This helps to maintain consistency of children's care.Staff instigate interesting discussions to spark children's thinking. For instance, children create imaginative outfits and models from recycled junk.

They discuss the environment and sustainability. Children learn to become responsible citizens.Staff help children to understand more about their community.

For example, they find out about festivals and celebrations in different religions. They begin to appreciate how they are each unique and prepare for life in modern Britain.Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well.

They work closely with parents and class teachers to understand children's needs. Leaders implement supportive strategies to help children with SEND get the most from the club.Staff help children develop their independence and social skills with a focus on the youngest children.

Staff are aware of the challenges the youngest children have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and sensitively implement strategies to support them. Consequently, children blossom, make friends, and develop key life skills.Staff plan the environment well so that children can choose to do what they enjoy.

Children are all offered opportunities to play outside each day. Some children choose to sit quietly and read independently. Staff are available to support children with homework if needed.

Children can relax before and after their school day.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.Leaders and staff demonstrate a sound understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.

They understand how to identify when a child may be at risk of harm and how to refer concerns to appropriate authorities. Leaders demonstrate a good awareness of prevalent issues within their community. They ensure staff are well trained to be aware of these.

Staff collaborate with the school attended by children to reinforce consistency in the messages children receive. For instance, staff chat to children about internet safety and respecting their bodies, reflecting the topics that children are learning about at school. This helps children learn to keep themselves safe.

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