Go Beanies Play & Learn (Green Park)

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children are welcomed as they arrive at the club. All staff are enthusiastic and clearly enjoy what they are doing.

Children take pleasure in the company of staff and actively seek to involve them in their play. Staff are responsive to children's needs, building their confidence and helping them to feel respected and valued. Children are encouraged to relax and make their own choices about how they spend their time.

Staff plan activities according to the children's interests. For example, children build on their curiosity of dinosaurs, creating a habitat for them. Staff pose carefully thought-out questions to extend the ac...tivity and enhance children's thinking.

For instance, children are encouraged to think about what the dinosaurs could use for food, resulting in the children gathering leaves and bark. Children are motivated and engaged.Children develop social skills and confidence in their interactions with others.

For example, children of mixed ages are observed engaging in an art activity, sharing resources, with older children helping the younger children. Children talk excitedly about their favourite-coloured glitter and share their creations.

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

Staff use a range of strategies to help support children's behaviour.

This includes sensitively supporting children who struggle to regulate their emotions. Children show respect for each other, for example taking turns throwing hoops over cones. Any minor disputes are quickly averted through sensitive support from staff.

Children's behaviour is good.Staff support children with healthy practices. For example, children are encouraged to wash their hands before having snack and are provided with healthy choices of food.

However, children are not consistently given enough opportunity to build on their existing independence and self-help skills.Children have a range of activities to choose from. They have regular opportunities to play outdoors, making use of the open space to be physically active.

Staff risk assess the areas, for example making certain the outdoor gate is locked, ensuring the children are kept safe at all times.Children celebrate different events that reflect modern-day Britain. The provider promotes respect between its members and challenges any issues that may arise.

Children develop a good understanding of equality and diversity.Leaders have robust recruitment procedures in place, ensuring the ongoing suitability of staff. They make sure that staff have the required qualifications, skills and a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities.

Staff feel supported and happy within their roles. They feel able to approach the management team for anything they need.Staff develop positive relationships with parents.

In addition to sharing information about the club with parents, parents also provide information about their child's needs and interests to the club. Staff feedback to parents about their child's day, experiences and welfare. Any information provided by the school is also shared with parents.

Parents comment positively that their children are happy and enjoy their time here.The provider maintains up-to-date records of all required documentation. Evidence of ongoing professional development is well documented, with staff accessing mandatory training such as first aid and safeguarding.

Staff have the necessary skills to keep children safe. Leaders meet regularly with staff to discuss their progress. However, individual targets are not always set.

Consequently, opportunities for consistent practice are not always maximised.Leaders are focused on driving improvements within this rapidly growing setting. They reflect on practice and are receptive to feedback to make changes.

They work closely with the school and participate in their inset days, utilising the opportunity for additional training. This promotes further professional development of staff.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

The provider places a high priority on keeping children safe and staff recognise that safeguarding children is everyone's responsibility. Leaders ensure staff receive regular training on how to protect children. Consequently, staff have a good knowledge of how to identify signs and symptoms of abuse, including those related to female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty.

They understand when, how and where to raise concerns. Leaders ensure that appropriate checks are in place when recruiting new members of staff to ensure their suitability. Staff are vigilant and deploy themselves well, ensuring children are supervised at all times.

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