Footscray OSC

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The provider has taken effective action to address the areas of improvement reported at the last inspection. She has employed a new manager and focused on improving how records about children's safety and welfare are maintained.

• Staff provide a welcoming environment for children. Children arrive at the club positively and clearly know what is expected of them as they follow routines. Children behave well and develop good relationships with the staff and each other.

• Staff know children well. They listen to children's ideas and follow their interests when planning activities. They encourage children in their play and support them to develop new... skills.

• Staff's partnership working with the host school is good. Staff gather information from teachers to enable them to complement what children are learning at school. • Parents speak highly about the staff.

They express they find them friendly and approachable, and are happy with the care their children receive. • Leaders' procedures for staff supervision and performance management are not sharply focused to drive the quality of practice to the highest level. • Staff do not consistently fully maximise the good relationships they have with parents and provide daily feedback about children's interests and experiences at the club.

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