Y2K Kidz Klub

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Leaders and staff have created a safe, warm and welcoming club for children to get involved in a range of different activities, which ignite their curiosity and meet their changing interests. Staff are nurturing and intuitive to children's needs. They demonstrate a pure pleasure and enjoyment at supporting children in their quests.

For example, a group of children work hard together to create a limbo rope out of finger crocheted wool. Children support each other to learn this new skill and work well as a team. Staff support children to learn the club rules and develop a true understanding of why they are asked to do things.
.../>This creates a club based on respect and appreciation for each other. Staff model how to be kind, caring and considerate. This supports children to show care and concern for each other.

Children behave very well. They resolve their own conflicts with little need for staff intervention. Staff support children to learn how to use electronic devices securely.

They have time limits while using games consoles and understand how to use these safely. Leaders make staff well-being a priority. This helps staff support children's mental health sensitively.

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

Staff have created an engaging environment for children to get involved in a variety of different experiences. For example, staff support a group of children to make dough and explore the different texture, smell and colours. Children are encouraged to have a go and get involved.

This supports children's development and self-esteem.Staff interact with children throughout the session. They hold back-and-forth conversations with children.

This supports children's communication and language development. Younger children test out using new words, which helps with their emerging vocabulary. Children are confident and express themselves well.

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. They gather a wealth of information from parents about their children when they start. Staff work closely with schools to ensure that there is an effective two-way flow of information sharing.

This ensures that children receive continuity of care. Children thrive in their development.Staff support children to self-regulate.

They are close by to help children to identify and understand their emotions. Staff help children to express their feelings in positive ways. Children share and take turns.

They learn how their behaviour impacts others. Children learn to take ownership and responsibility for the club and the wider environment.Children have ample opportunity to play outdoors, where they develop their physical skills.

During holiday club, children go on trips out into the local and wider community. Children visit the local farm and walk through the fields exploring the natural environment around them. Older children support younger children, helping them with their self-care needs.

This helps younger children to settle quickly.Staff support children to learn different ways to live healthy lifestyles. Children are provided with nutritious snacks and staff support parents to send children in with healthy packed lunches.

Children have a good understanding of how to make healthy food choices.Children use their imaginations and express themselves creatively. They use a range of craft materials to make their own unique constructions.

Staff celebrate children's work and praise children's efforts. This gives children a real boost and encourages them to share their skills with each other.Partnerships with parents are secure.

Staff work closely with parents to share key information and celebrate children's achievements. They share strategies with parents to support children's behaviour and ensure that children receive consistent messages. This ensures that children are given clear information and understand the expectations of the club.

Leaders have secure supervision arrangements in place to support all staff who work with children. Staff receive regular tailored training and mentoring from dedicated leaders. This ensures that they keep up to date with mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding.

In addition to this, staff are committed to their professional development to ensure they are continuously improving the outcomes for children.

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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