Kids Club 2012

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Staff meet the children's individual needs effectively. They provide a wide range of toys and resources inside to help children follow their interests and future learning.

Staff motivate children effectively and encourage their involvement in the opportunities on offer. • Staff form strong relationships with the children. They make sure they know what children like and need.

Older and younger children play well together and build firm friendships. Children demonstrate they enjoy their time at the club. They experience consistent care from an experienced and enthusiastic staff team.

• Staff help children to develop positive attitudes and ...good behaviour. Children play happily and with confidence. They learn to respect and care for each other, for example by sharing and taking turns in their play and daily routines.

• There are effective partnerships between staff and parents. Staff have good relationships with parents and give them daily information about children's activities. Parents speak highly of the staff and the range of activities their children enjoy.

• The manager continually evaluates the provision and strives for continuous improvements. She has addressed the recommendations raised at the last inspection. For example, staff now have established good relationships with the host school, which helps continuity of care.

The manager involves the staff, parents and children in making improvements to the club to benefit all children. • Staff do not always take advantage to extend opportunities outdoors for children who prefer to play outside, to further extend their enjoyment and interest of outdoor play. • Although the staff attend some training, they have not yet considered expanding their knowledge and skills further, to help better support children's activities and interests.

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