Kudize Club @ Hassocks Infant School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children happily greet staff from the club as they end their school day.

They clearly know the routine well. Children wait patiently for everyone to be ready before they walk to the club base. Staff ask children about their school day and listen carefully to what they say.

Children excitedly talk about going for 'a long walk' that day and what they had seen. Staff encourage children to chat to them, and each other. They are attentive and help children pick up their belongings, for example, and stay together on the walk.

Staff provide good support for children that ensures they are confident to attend the club. Sta...ff are attentive and children demonstrate they feel safe and secure in the their care. They readily ask staff for help, such as to take off their school jumper.

Children know what they like to do and play with, politely requesting that staff find favourite resources. Throughout the club, children are busy and engaged, and show positive behaviour. They have plenty of opportunities to play together, or be alone.

Staff deploy themselves well to support all children to have an enjoyable time after their busy school days.

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

The provider has a clear idea of what she hopes children will gain from their time at the club. She has a thorough understanding of how to provide a safe, play-based club that complements children's learning at school.

The provider is proactive and attends training to keep herself up to date. She shares this with her staff team and role models good practice to them. The provider has high aims and expectations for the staff team and children at the club.

Children benefit from a wide range of activities and resources to engage them in their play. They are able to independently choose to play indoors or freely access outdoors. Children can play energetically or take part in quieter activities.

This variety helps all children find something they like to do. They show they enjoy their time at the club.Staff ask children what they like to do and use this information to provide resources for children.

For instance, children ask to play with water outdoors. Staff listen to what children request and promptly provide the resources that children need.Staff help children to develop positive behaviour.

They are effective role models and provide appropriate support at times when children need more help. Staff remind children to talk to each other, for instance, when they need support to take turns with resources. Children benefit from calm and supportive staff.

Staff help children to know and understand the boundaries. For instance, when a ball is kicked over the wall, children ask staff to fetch it back. They know where they are allowed to play.

The provider ensures children have nutritious snacks after school. They enjoy a variety of fruit and vegetables, for instance, as well as filled rolls. Staff encourage good hygiene.

For example, they encourage children to wash their hands before eating. However, the snack time routine does not suit all children. Some children would prefer to play rather than eating when they first arrive after school.

The provider is aware of this and is working with staff to find solutions to reflect the needs of all children.Staff support children's emotional well-being, such as by offering praise and encouragement. Children show pride in what they do.

Older children support younger children, such as during craft activities. They suggest ideas to the younger children to help them achieve what they want to do. Children are caring towards each other.

Staff interact skilfully to extend children's enjoyment in activities and engage them in interesting discussions. For instance, children listen with interest as staff explain how a car transporter moves cars, and what the first day of spring means.Staff build positive relationships with school staff and parents.

Parents comment this works very well to support their 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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