The Southwell Bubblewrap

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Staff greet children warmly from school, talking to them thoughtfully about their day, which helps to promote mutual respect and kindness. They encourage children to wear high-visibility vests, ready for the walk to the club venue. Staff talk about road safety to support children to learn about keeping themselves safe.

Children show their familiarity with the expectations of behaviour as they remind each other to follow the rules. Staff encourage children's independence. They remind them to hang up their coats and school bags as soon as they arrive at the club.

Children are relaxed and settled at this friendly club. This e...nables them to form positive friendships. Staff model positive interactions and fully engage in children's play.

Children thoroughly enjoy the company of the staff and enjoy playing games with their friends. Children make independent decisions about the activities they wish to take part in. They have daily opportunities for fresh air and to safely play group games, such as football, throughout the session.

Children enjoy quieter activities, such as threading beads and sharing books in a dedicated quiet area. For example, older children find their favourite books from an extensive selection to read to their younger friends.

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

Staff gather information about children's learning in school from class teachers to plan activities that complement their learning in school.

They provide activities to support each child's development. For example, as children sort different types of dinosaurs, staff encourage them to count how many they have found. Staff promote children's love of learning as activities are exciting and engaging.

They play alongside children, encouraging children's sustained interest and attention.Children enjoy talking to each other and staff as they share news about their day. Staff show an interest in what children have achieved at school and support conversations children have with each other.

Children are excited to share their news and respectfully listen to each other.Staff work closely with the children's teachers from school. This supports them to know the children well.

Staff ensure that each young child has a key person to support them to settle and thrive. Staff are very knowledgeable about the children attending and meet their needs effectively.Children are well behaved while at the club.

They are polite to each other and the staff. Children help each other to tidy up, take turns with resources and listen to one another. For example, they share the play dough to make their own models and show each other what they have made.

Staff treat children with respect and give children constant praise and encouragement. As a result, children know what staff expect of them. They are kind and highly considerate towards their friends.

Children enjoy sociable mealtimes as they sit together and talk. They have nutritious snacks and can help themselves to water throughout the session. Staff recognise that young children need to rest and unwind, particularly after a long day at school.

There is a comfy area for younger children to sit with staff and read a book.Staff share information with parents. Parents are very complimentary about the club and know their children are happy and well looked after.

They comment that their children always leave smiling and talking about the activities they have been doing. Parents value the strong relationships staff form with their children and feel that their children are safe in the club.The provider and staff team are enthusiastic and passionate about providing high-quality care.

Staff are positive about the support they receive. They are encouraged to attend training and use the acquired knowledge to enhance children's experiences. For example, staff consistently use the outdoor environment to support children's health and well-being.

They encourage children to explore and investigate for themselves.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.