The Village Kids Club @ Manor Farm

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What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children happily go with staff to the club at the end of their day at school. They show an understanding of the routine that staff implement when they arrive. For example, they carefully place their bags and drink bottles onto benches before sitting in front of staff for them to take the register.

Children tell visitors that they like to play with games and to draw. They are keen to investigate the toys and resources staff offer them. Children say that they can ask for toys if they are not already out.

This shows that they are aware that they can make choices about what they want to play with. Outdoors, children play team ...games when they throw balls to each other and catch them on a sticky pad. When children lose balls or they are out of reach, staff ask them to share the remaining balls, helping them to take turns.

Staff sit with children and play games to encourage their hand and eye coordination. For example, staff take it in turns with children to throw rings onto poles and help them to understand the rules of the game. Children show an understanding of how they can keep themselves safe in the event of a fire in the building.

They say that they hear a whistle, line up at the door and go onto the host school playground.

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

Staff and children develop the 'golden rules' in the club. These include to listen, respect one another, tidy up when they have finished playing and to be kind.

This helps children to understand what is expected of them. Children say that to be kind, they could play with a child who is on their own.The manager and staff provide activities to help complement the learning children receive during their day at school.

For example, when children learn about planting and vegetables at school, the manager and staff offer them experiences to grow beans. They read children stories that incorporate bean stalks and castles.Staff hold conversations with children, encouraging them to share their thoughts.

Children show their imagination when they use cardboard boxes, tubes, tape and scissors in their artwork. When staff ask what they are making, children reply 'a castle' and begin to share their own experiences of visiting a castle.The manager and staff offer children opportunities to get to know them and the environment prior to attending.

For example, this includes offering them open days to attend. Staff spend time with children and provide toys they know interest them. This helps children to settle quickly when they first start.

Staff encourage children to complete tasks on their own. For example, at snack time, children select what they would like to eat from the healthy range offered.They pour their own drinks and put their dirty plates and cups in a bowl when they have finished.

Staff are good role models for children and help them to understand the benefits of water on their bodies. For instances, staff talk to children about drinking water after eating to wash the food off their teeth. When children sit with their peers at snack times, they repeat staff's comments and help their peers to understand the benefits of water on their teeth.

The manager and staff provide opportunities for children to use technology. They limit the time children spend on devices and help them to understand the potential risks when they access the internet. Children tell visitors that they will switch machines off and tell an adult if someone tries to talk to them on the internet.

This shows their understanding of how they can keep themselves safe.Parents say that their children are always happy to attend the club. However, staff do not support all parents to understand how children spend their time in the club.

This will help them have a deeper understanding of their children's day.The provider supports staff with their practice and well-being. Staff attend safeguarding training to keep their knowledge current of how to identify the potential signs of abuse.

Staff are supported to have a positive home and work life balance.

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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