Stokesley Kids Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Children are happy in the club and demonstrate that they have excellent imaginations. Staff interact consistently with children and engage with them during the interesting activities provided. • Children have secure bonds with staff and show that they feel safe in the club.

They talk about who they can go to if they feel worried or upset. Staff provide time for children to talk about their feelings and give them their full attention. • Staff encourage children to think about their own safety and promote their self-esteem.

Children learn about staying safe online and are aware of their own rights, such as being respected as individuals. • Staff ha...ve developed effective partnerships with other professionals. They have an extremely close relationship with the teachers from the school on site.

The headteacher describes the club as being an asset to the school and local community. • Children and parents are encouraged to provide feedback to help drive improvements forward. Parents are very complimentary about the club, and older children are keen to share their views.

Children say, 'Staff are really good and always here to help'. • Staff have not fully explored ways to gather information about children's likes, dislikes and home lives when they first join the club. In addition, staff do not update this information for children who do not attend regularly.

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