Burstwick Out Of School Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Staff ensure that children receive a warm welcome to the club. They greet each child as they arrive and children respond enthusiastically. Staff plan the sessions to provide children with a good range of activities.

Children are actively involved in making decisions, for example choosing new resources and the food for their snack. This supports children's confidence and self-esteem as they know their ideas are valued. Children behave well and understand staff's expectations.

Any minor conflicts are resolved in an appropriate way with the support of staff. Children learn the impact of their behaviour upon others. There are ...strong partnerships with the school that children attend.

Staff across both settings share information to support children's well-being. Children are keen to talk about their day at school and staff listen with interest. They talk to staff about a charity event the school is holding soon.

Children are excited that they will be wearing pyjamas for the day instead of school uniform. Parents spoken to during the inspection all praised the standards at the club. They know that their children are safe and happy.

Parents describe the club's staff in very positive ways, such as 'very friendly and professional'.

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

There are very good relationships between staff and children within the club. When children start attending, they have a 'buddy' to help them settle.

Older children make sure that younger ones are looked after. Staff are excellent role models. They have a very calm and consistent approach.

Staff work hard to give children choices to be active or relax.Staff take time to get to know each child. They find out about children's interests and needs at home as part of the induction process.

The youngest children have their designated key person, who supports their individual needs. Staff are very competent at supporting all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They are proactive in identifying additional support for children when needed.

Children enjoy creating with the range of craft materials on offer. They make Christmas decorations and pictures to take home. Children use different tools, such as scissors, with confidence.

They attach ribbons and sequins to their decorations and show great pride when they achieve the outcome they want. Children are confident to ask for help from staff when needed. Staff respond with just enough support to help children overcome a barrier.

This helps children build up resilience when things do not go right straight away.Staff supervise children effectively. They closely monitor what is happening to make sure that children are having an enjoyable time.

Staff are quick to reassure and support any children who seem upset. Children are keen to tell staff how they are feeling.Staff make sure that they plan time to speak to parents as they collect their children.

They use this time to share information and to build strong relationships with families. Children are often so involved in their activities that they ask their parents to wait until they have finished. Parents say that their children really enjoy attending the club.

Children follow the club routines well. They know they need to wash their hands as they arrive ready for snack time. Children enjoy talking to each other as they eat the fruit and sandwiches.

They say 'please' and 'thank you' and staff praise them for their good manners.Staff are keen to get feedback from parents on the quality of the club. They value this information to help them continue to provide a quality service for families.

Staff have regular staff meetings to share their thoughts on what they do well and where they could improve. The coordinator is committed to ensuring her staff's well-being. Staff know they can speak to the coordinator about their needs.

However, the arrangements for the supervision of staff are not yet fully embedded to provide a consistent approach to supporting all staff.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.All staff are confident in safeguarding procedures.

They ensure that children are always well supervised in the club. When staff take children to the adjoining public park, they provide children with distinct vests to wear. Staff make sure that they follow club policies, for example the use of mobile phones.

They can describe the signs that would cause them to be concerned about children's welfare. Staff know the procedures they need to follow if they have concerns. The club coordinator makes sure that staff are kept up to date with current safeguarding guidance and legislation.

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