Central Out Of School Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children enjoy attending this after-school club. They smile on arrival and are greeted by friendly staff.

They immediately take an interest in their friends and find out how their day has been in school. Children are keen to participate in the activities provided and particularly love spending time outside. They ride around the playground on wheeled vehicles, taking turns to transport each other around on two-person vehicles.

Children form friendships and invite each other into their games. As some children build with bricks, they help each other to find the pieces they need. Children are respectful and polite.

Th...ey understand behaviour expectations and remind each other of club rules. Children show confidence as they use the environment. They follow well-established routines and access the resources they need.

They talk about what they do at the club, describing games they play, and comment on how 'cool' the staff are. They talk about how they take part in risk assessments and recognise hazards in the environment. They mention using space safely.

For example, when riding on vehicles outside, they make sure there is enough space away from what other children are doing so they do not bump into anybody.

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

Staff plan activities around what they know children are interested in. They consider younger children and ensure that the activities on offer can be accessed by all children.

They ask children what they would like to do on arrival and discuss how all children can take part in their chosen activities. Children take ownership of their time at the club and as a result are keen to take part in the activities on offer.Staff ensure that the premises are safe and suitable for children.

They complete daily risk assessments and take action when hazards are identified. Children are taught how to keep themselves safe. In hot weather, they are reminded to keep cool and have regular drinks.

Staff explain to children why this is important and how hot weather can affect them.Children develop their independence. They follow well-established hygiene routines and serve themselves at snack time.

Older children take some responsibility for helping younger children to learn club routines and give them practical help if they need it.Parents talk positively about the club. They comment on the flexibility of staff when booking sessions for their children and are particularly appreciative of the communication they receive.

They receive information about the activities on offer and are updated about children's day in school. Parents also have access to an app, which is regularly updated. They enjoy receiving photos of their children taking part in activities.

Staff have a close relationship with school staff. They share information about children daily, and coordinate the plans that are in place for children who need extra support. Children experience a consistency of care between school and the club.

Leaders have reviewed practice as a result of noticing an impact on children after COVID-19. They recognised that some children struggled with their emotions and were more unsettled. Staff introduced activities about recognising feelings and discussed situations that may cause children to worry.

Children learned to understand and manage their feelings.Staff regularly update improvement plans. They gather feedback from parents and children about any changes they would like to see at the club.

Children suggest activities and new resources they would like to see and group discussions are held to decide how to implement changes.Staff continually update their own knowledge and skills. They ensure that all mandatory training is complete.

Additionally, leaders identify other training, which helps staff to develop their knowledge of how to support children's learning further. This helps staff to provide high-quality care for children.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Staff have a good knowledge of how to safeguard children. They can accurately identify signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. They have completed safeguarding training and confidently talk about safeguarding matters, such as the 'Prevent' duty and female genital mutilation.

They know the procedures that should be followed in the event that a child may be at risk of harm. Staff recognise signs of inappropriate behaviour in adults and explain what they would do in the event that they were concerned about the behaviour of a member of staff. Children learn how to keep themselves safe, and they talk about games and television programmes that are appropriate for their age.

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