St Helen’s After School and Holiday Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is outstanding • The highly experienced manager and her skilful team work tirelessly to improve their excellent provision continually. A wide range of further professional development for staff has a very positive impact for the children's well-being and learning.

• The club operates a particularly effective 'buddy' system, whereby older children support younger children and newcomers to the club. They act as helpful guides and children soon develop self-confidence and feel integrated into the club. Children's behaviour is exemplary.

They are exceptionally thoughtful, friendly and kind. • Children enjoy an impressive range of resources indoors and outdoors.... These include a woodland area, school playing fields and an all-weather sports pitch.

Opportunities to develop physical, creative and problem-solving skills are excellent. • Children play a full part in all aspects of the club. Staff facilitate play very well and help children to devise club rules.

For example, children tidy up after themselves and wash hands without prompting. They access their own drinks, and prepare snacks and lunches with confidence and ease. Children develop excellent independence and a very strong sense of ownership and belonging at the club.

• Staff get to know, understand and listen to children extremely well. They demonstrate great respect for children's thoughts, ideas and choices. Children of all backgrounds thrive through their genuine kindness, care and attention.

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