Wheldrake Out Of School Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements The club is a very happy, inclusive place for children to attend.

The sessions are extremely well organised for the different ages of children. The induction arrangements for new children support their well-being effectively. The youngest children are allocated a key person, who ensures that they have a positive start.

Staff take time to find out about children's interests and individual care needs. They plan the sessions linked to children's current interests. Children are highly motivated and become very involved in their chosen activities.

They use recycled materials to create models and proudly show them to st...aff. Staff show much interest in their creations and encourage children to talk about them. Children's communication and language skills are very well supported by staff.

Children have access to an excellent range of resources, inside and outside. Many children enjoy the opportunities to be physically active. They make their own risk assessments, for example, as they ride scooters and bikes on a track.

Children know they must ride in a certain direction around the track, so they do not bump into other children. Staff have planned the environment carefully, to provide quiet spaces for children to relax.

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

Children quickly settle into the club's routines.

They arrive for the afternoon session and place their coats and bags in designated areas. They wash their hands, ready for snack, without prompting. Staff encourage children's independence at snack time.

For example, children enjoy the opportunities to create their own sandwiches.The well-established staff team is very well supported by the club's manager and committee. Staff provide excellent levels of care for children.

Club leaders invest in training for staff to continue to develop their skills and knowledge.There are robust partnerships with the host school and local pre-school. Staff work closely with both to ensure that relevant information about children is shared effectively and confidentially.

This supports a consistent and sensitive approach in meeting children's well-being and care needs.Leaders value the feedback that they receive from parents and children about the club. This information helps them to identify future priorities, so they can continue to meet the needs of children and their families.

Children behave very well and show high levels of cooperation and consideration for each other and the staff. Older children are very caring towards the youngest ones. Children play together, sharing resources and taking turns in their games.

The club is busy but staff are always well deployed to ensure that all children are happy and involved.Parents value the club as a part of the local community. They say that their children love attending the club.

Parents praise the dedicated staff team, who plan such an extensive range of activities for children. Parents are reassured and confident that their children are safe and their needs are consistently met by staff.Children have many opportunities to develop their love of reading.

Staff make sure that there are a good range of interesting books that match children's interests. They frequently read stories and non-fiction books to children during the sessions. Children often use the information from books to develop their play ideas and enjoy practising the new words they have learned.

Children show much independence during the sessions. They make choices about what they want to do and staff are always on hand to provide encouragement. Children enjoy being given responsibility for tasks, such as organising an Easter raffle.

They are keen to tell visitors about the activities they particularly enjoy at the club.The club also offers care for children during school holidays. Staff ensure that there are a wide range of activities available.

For example, they organise visits, so that children learn about the world beyond their local community.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.Staff are confident in identifying any signs that would make them concerned about a child's welfare.

They know about their responsibilities to report any concerns immediately. Staff point out the contact details for different safeguarding services that are displayed in the club. The designated safeguarding lead ensures that staff have access to regular training to keep their knowledge current.

Staff carry out daily risk assessments of the indoor and outdoor areas. They make sure that children are always supervised during the sessions. All policies and procedures are regularly revised to ensure that they meet requirements and continue to be relevant for the club.

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