Cooper & Jordan Kids Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Staff provide children with a friendly, relaxed and respectful environment. They develop good relationships with children, who are happy and confident in their company.

Children develop a strong sense of belonging at the club. They arrive at the club and seek out their friends, keen to share the news of the day. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour.

They ensure children are aware and adhere to the rules of the club. Because of this, children know what to expect and behave well. Children praise each other and value each other's thoughts and ideas.

Children are happy and talk about what they enjoy d...oing at the club. Staff support children to develop their small-muscle skills as they use scissors during craft activities. Staff give children lots of praise and encouragement, which helps to build their confidence and self-esteem.

For example, when children return from the school art club, they are eager to share their creations with staff and the other children. Staff have strategies in place to provide support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities when needed. Staff work together with parents and the host school to ensure that all children are included and have fun while at the club.

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

The manager, who is also the nominated individual, provides strong leadership and supports the staff well. Staff receive regular supervisions and opportunities for ongoing professional development. The manager deploys staff effectively to make sure that all children receive the support they need.

Staff are good role models. They speak to children and each other with respect. They manage behaviour effectively.

Children are polite and use good manners. Children include others in their play. Consequently, there is a relaxed and friendly atmosphere throughout the club.

Staff are mindful of the different ages and abilities of the children. They care for children in different areas so that they can provide activities and experiences suitable for the age groups that attend.Staff are kind and caring.

They regularly check in on younger children to support and reassure them. This helps children to feel secure and build on their confidence.The key-person system is effective.

Staff know the children well, what they enjoy and how to support them during their time in the club. Staff support children's well-being. They show a genuine interest in what children have to say and do.

They value children's opinions and ideas. For example, as children play, staff listen, suggest ideas and help them to adapt an activity. Children are excited as they push cars down a ramp they have created.

Staff provide healthy snacks for the children. Children talk enthusiastically about the food they receive, which includes cereals, sandwiches, fresh fruit and salad. Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the large, well-resourced outdoor area, where they join in team games organised by the staff.

Children demonstrate a 'can-do' attitude as they negotiate the challenging adventure play equipment.Staff provide a good variety of resources for children to choose from throughout the session. Children enjoy being creative.

Some children enjoy reading books and talking with staff about the story. However, towards the end of the evening, staff close off an area of the playroom. This limits the space available for children to play as well as the choice of activities available to them.

Consequently, some children become restless and disengaged for a time.Staff have developed routines so that children know what happens next and what is expected of them. Children enjoy being independent.

For example, they choose and serve their own snack when they arrive at the club.Staff build positive relationships with parents. Parents comment on the good communication with the staff.

They say their children enjoy their time at the club. Parents are confident their children are safe and well cared for.The club operates within school premises.

Staff work closely with the host school to support children's transitions to the club and to help support children's care and well-being.

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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