Sun And Moon Playcare Scheme Limited

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children come straight to the after-school club from class when the school day finishes. They respond cheerfully to the warm welcome from staff at the door.

Children are familiar with the club rules and routine, which helps them to settle easily into the familiar environment. While waiting for their friends to arrive, children choose from a range of free-play activities indoors. This includes games, role play, reading and crafts.

When it is time to eat, children line up to receive their meal and take it to the table. After eating, children can play indoors and outside. They follow their interests and play well with their f...riends.

Children have good relationships with the staff who care for them. Staff join in with children's games and praise them for their efforts. This gives children confidence, and they try their best.

Children are well behaved. They speak courteously to staff and their friends. They say 'please' and 'thank you', and they help when it is time to tidy up at the end of the session.

Children have plenty of opportunities to relax, play and learn in a calm environment after school.

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

Children follow their interests and make choices about their learning. Staff listen to children when they ask for the return of a favourite toy or activity.

This helps children to become curious and independent learners.Staff plan a range of activities and games based on their observations of children as they play. Staff support children of different ages and abilities well.

For example, at the craft table, there are different tasks and activities around a central theme designed to be inclusive for all children.Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure at the club. They listen to instructions and ask staff for help when they need it.

Children say if they have any worries or want to talk to an adult. They feel comfortable talking to the staff at the club.Staff are aware of children's allergies and dietary requirements and ensure their needs are met.

Staff sit with children at mealtimes to ensure they eat well. Children enjoy the food and the social atmosphere during the evening meal.The well-qualified and experienced team of staff works very well together.

Staff make the most of their collective strengths and support each other throughout the session. Staff are excellent role models of the calm, supportive and respectful behaviour expected of the children.Parents speak very positively about the club.

They say their children enjoy attending and the activities staff provide. They feel their children are well cared for and get to socialise with their friends. Parents say they would recommend the club to others.

Leaders use effective supervision procedures to ensure that all staff get the help, support and adjustments they need to be successful in their roles. This means children are well supported by enthusiastic and committed staff who take pride in their work with children.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Staff understand how to protect children from harm. They know how to identify signs of possible abuse and have robust procedures in place to report concerns. All staff attend regular training to ensure that their safeguarding knowledge is up to date.

This includes knowledge about female genital mutilation, forced marriage and child sexual exploitation. Managers have good recruitment and induction procedures in place to ensure that all staff are suitable to work with children. Staff act swiftly to deal with hazards and make sure that the premises are safe and well maintained.

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