Sunflowers Holiday Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children are happy, relaxed and have lots of fun at this warm and welcoming out-of-school club. They form secure bonds with the kind staff, who know them well. When children first begin to attend, the deputy manager meets with parents, carers and children to gather a range of information about children's individual interests and care needs.

This helps children to quickly settle into staff's care and supports staff to plan appropriate play activities from the outset.Children move freely around the spacious room to engage in a wide range of play activities. They dress up in costumes and pretend to be a superhero.

Children fo...cus for long periods of time as they cut and stick craft materials onto paper to make pictures to take home. They are proud of their achievements and place their picture safely with their belongings. Staff are good role models.

They treat children with kindness and respect. Children mirror these respectful interactions and play cooperatively with their friends. Older children are caring and patient.

They interact positively with their younger friends. Older children are keen to help younger children build structures with soft bricks in the construction area and play tabletop football with them.

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

The leadership and management of this out-of-school club are strong.

Leaders strive to deliver an inclusive, high-quality service at all times. They know what they do well and identify areas for further development. They seek the views of staff, children and parents through regular discussions and questionnaires to drive continuous improvements.

Leaders have a good knowledge of the community they serve. They work closely with other professionals who share the building to ensure that children play in a safe and secure space. Leaders provide all children with comfortable surroundings and a wide array of good-quality toys and resources which meet their individual needs.

They understand the importance of working in partnership with other settings that children attend, to offer a consistent approach to children's care and development.The experienced staff team works well together. Staff are very happy in their roles.

They speak positively of leaders and comment on the high levels of support they receive for their professional development and for their well-being.Staff position themselves around the environment to ensure that children are always visible to them. They are tuned into children's whereabouts at all times.

Staff regularly count children in and out of rooms. Effective staff deployment ensures that children are well supervised.Children know what staff expect from them because they help to write the club's rules.

Staff offer gentle reminders throughout the day. For example, they prompt children to use kind hands and words, not to shout, and to flush the toilet and wash their hands. Children behave very well.

Partnerships with parents are good. Staff share information with them in a range of ways. For example, the inviting reception area displays information on the noticeboard, and staff engage parents in meaningful conversations at drop-off and collection times.

In addition, the club has a website and social media page which contains images of the activities children take part in. Parents are very happy with the service the club provides. They speak highly of the dedicated leaders and the caring staff.

They comment on the wonderful activities and the exciting trips out to visit places of interest. For example, staff take children on trips to the cinema and attractions such as a chocolate factory and museum.Leaders place a strong focus on supporting children to adopt healthy lifestyles.

They provide children with healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. Children have daily opportunities to play outside in the fresh air. Staff divide children into small groups so they can play safely in the garden.

Children listen attentively and follow staff's instructions as they engage in group games. They negotiate space and move their bodies in different ways. Children skilfully ride on wheeled toys.

Staff offer them lots of encouragement and praise for their achievements.

Safeguarding

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