Junior Adventures Group @ St Mary’s HP19

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Staff plan and provide a wide range of activities that children quickly engage in.

They seek out their friends to join their play. Staff engage in conversation with children about their day. They talk about what they have learned and what they are looking forward to doing at the after-school club.

Staff hold meetings with the children. This gives the children the chance to talk about what they enjoy and decide what activities they would like to do the following week. Staff ensure that all children have a voice and can share their ideas and opinions.

Children show respect and care as they listen to each other.Child...ren enjoy reading and listening to stories. They join together to share books.

They look at, and talk about, what they see in the pictures. During outside play, children create their own team games using resources provided. They decide rules and take turns in their game.

Staff offer support and direction to manage any small disagreements.Staff plan creative activities for children. For example, children decorate biscuits.

They learn to make the icing and take turns using icing pens to create patterns on their biscuits.

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

Leaders use effective systems to gather all necessary information about children. This prepares them to know and understand their needs.

Staff know children well. They have a designated key person to help ensure that their well-being, needs and interests are met. These relationships help to develop children's self-esteem and confidence.

Staff have a good understanding of the needs of the children. They recognise when they may be tired after their school day, particularly the youngest children. They provide a quiet space for them to sit and join staff to relax and engage in quieter activities or to sit and talk about their day.

Parents speak highly of the club and the staff. They comment that staff are good at sharing information about their children and passing on any messages from the school. Parents comment that their children often do not want to leave at the end of the session.

Children have opportunities to play outside in the fresh air. Children run together playing chase and ball games. This helps to promote their physical development and well-being.

Leaders prioritise staff's professional development. They ensure that staff have access to online training to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. Leaders review staff's performance and training through supervisions and set targets for staff to improve their practice.

Staff work hard to meet the individual needs of children. They plan activities and healthy food options for snack in discussion with children. This supports them to express their views and options.

They feel confident to talk to staff, knowing that they are being listened to.Leaders and staff develop good relationships with school staff. They work together to exchange important information about the children.

This creates an effective two-way communication that supports the needs of the children.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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