Spring OSCARS @ Redwood Academy

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Staff have created a well-organised environment that promotes children's independence, safety and positive social skills. Children are collected from their classrooms and walk sensibly to the school hall, from where the club operates.

Staff select children for special jobs, such as to hold the doors open along the corridor. Children thank their friend as they pass through. The helper engages in polite back-and-forth interaction until all the children safely arrive at the club.

Children independently look after their belongings and self-care needs. Staff have provided each child with a box for their coat and bag. This helps... children to respect and take ownership of their things.

Children know that they must wash their hands before snack. Staff help younger children to complete this task. Through this, children learn the importance of good hygiene in keeping themselves healthy.

Children know what is expected of them. They are familiar with the club's daily routine. For instance, when the manager puts her hand in the air, all children instantly silence and copy this action.

They then choose if they would like to go outdoors to play. When too many children select this activity, the manager supports them to negotiate as a group and organise a turn-taking system. This promotes important democratic values such as respect and tolerance for others.

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

The manager works closely with the headteacher of the school to assure children's safety. They regularly review the processes for assessing risks. Staff work in partnership with teachers to share information about children so that individual needs can be consistently met.

This close partnership working benefits children because they receive continuity of care.Staff understand the benefits of outdoor play. They provide opportunities every day for children to enjoy fresh air and exercise.

Children practise their hobbies safely, such as gymnastics. Staff provide resources to encourage children to participate in team games, for instance, football.Staff use a team reward system to recognise children's positive behaviours and acts of kindness.

This motivates children to be considerate of others. Staff have involved children in deciding their own club rules. This is an effective way of shaping children's good behaviour because they are invested in achieving their own goals, such as to use manners, respect toys and use walking feet inside.

Staff provide activities and resources that they know children enjoy playing with. They promote children's engagement by praising children's achievements. Staff photograph children's creations and share the images with parents through an online app.

This boosts children's self-esteem and helps them to feel a sense of pride.Staff introduce children to cultural traditions and festivals through planned activities. For example, children try Chinese foods in recognition of Chinese New Year.

This helps children to gain a broad understanding of the diverse world around them. However, staff do not always explain the relevance of the activity, which leaves some children unaware of the link between what they are doing and why.The manager meets regularly with the staff team on a one-to-one and group basis.

This effective supervision supports staff's well-being, develops their practice and empowers all team members to feel involved in decision making. The manager helps staff to identify training needs and facilitates any learning needed. She also makes sure her own professional development is ever evolving by meeting with other managers from linked settings.

Staff have established positive relationships with parents. There is a two-way flow of information about children's care and activity. Staff regularly seek feedback from children and parents.

They act on this where possible, such as providing a train track in response to a recent request from a child. Staff are aware that some parents work for the armed forces and travel away for work. They have initiatives in place to support children's well-being through these times.

All staff understand their role and responsibility to safeguard children. The manager works collaboratively with relevant child protection services. Staff recognise the indicators that suggest children could be at risk of harm in their home, or community.

They know what to do if they have such concerns.

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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