Woodcroft Academy Care Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children look forward to their time at the club. They have plenty of space to relax with their friends after their school day. Staff are friendly and form good bonds with each child.

Children settle quickly and feel secure. They choose from a variety of activities, such as arts and crafts, construction bricks and play dough. Staff are good role models.

They support children to make the right choices and are on hand to praise children for their achievements when they share resources and use good manners. Children of all ages behave well and are kind toward each other.Children are eager for staff to join their play and welco...me their interactions.

Staff are interested in what children are doing and engage in back-and-forth conversations. They take account of children's individual interests and complement the experiences children have in school. Staff create opportunities for children to make choices and plan activities.

Children demonstrate high levels of independence, accessing the toys they want and getting their own belongings when it is home time. Staff take time to talk to teachers and gain any information they need to pass on to parents.

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

Staff consider children's interests and ideas when planning their curriculum, which means children are eager to participate and remain focused in the activities offered.

Staff provide interesting materials to enable children to develop their imagination and curiosity. For example, children spend time producing pictures of leaf rubbings and they talk confidently about mixing different colours.Staff get to know children well and develop strong attachments.

This helps to boost children's confidence and supports them to benefit from their time at the club. Younger children have dedicated key staff who support their learning. The setting operates from one of the classrooms in the school.

The staff team works hard to make children feel that this is a relaxed environment after their school day. Staff support children sensitively as they get used to the environment and routines.Staff plan a good range of physical activities for children and there are daily opportunities for outdoor play.

Children use the school playground, where they can run, play football and engage in games that develop their stamina and physical skills. They learn to take turns and play cooperatively.Staff support children's developing self-care skills effectively and encourage good hygiene routines.

They ensure children wash their hands at appropriate times and before eating. Staff provide a selection of healthy foods, encouraging children to learn to make healthy choices.Staff set high expectations for children's behaviour, providing them with clear and consistent boundaries.

Children show familiarity with routines as they put away their coats and bags and quickly settle into their chosen activities. Staff work together well as a team, providing a calm and supportive environment for children. Children have a good understanding that boundaries are in place to keep them safe.

Staff make a risk assessment of the premises and provide good supervision.Partnerships with parents and the host school are good. They all work together to ensure staff can meet children's individual needs.

Parents are complimentary about the club. They say that their children are happy and eager to attend. They find the staff friendly and approachable.

Parents appreciate the variety of activities that the staff provide. They feel well informed about what their children have eaten and the activities they have taken part in. Staff share information with parents to ensure good continuity of care for all children.

Leaders demonstrate good oversight of the club and they regularly evaluate the quality of the provision. Staff receive a thorough induction to ensure that they are fully aware of their responsibilities. Leaders understand the importance of reflection and provide parents with questionnaires to gather their views and opinions of the club.

Staff are supported in their roles and they benefit from ongoing supervision sessions that help to monitor their performance and support their well-being.

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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