CHIPS Saturday Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Staff have created links with parents, professionals and staff at local schools and preschools. This helps to help promote continuity in meeting children's care needs.

• Staff make good use of opportunities that encourage children's awareness of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. This includes discussions about the importance of washing hands at pertinent times and engaging children in conversations about healthy snacks. • The recruitment of staff and volunteers is robust.

All necessary checks are carried out to ensure that adults working with children are suitable to do so. • There is provision for children to relax, read or play a quiet game ...if they choose. • Children's confidence is nurtured well by staff, who effectively help them to achieve and develop social skills, such as taking turns fairly and discussing ideas for play.

• Staff find out about children's likes, dislikes and dietary needs from their parents when they first start at the club. This helps to ensure children's safety, health and well-being. • While staff take time to inform parents about their children's successes, they are not always consistent in promoting further practical ideas to help families extend children's play experiences at home.

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