D.a.r.e Saturday & Holiday Playscheme

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities enjoy attending this setting.

This starts from the moment they arrive in the morning when staff greet them with a warm welcome. Staff have an excellent understanding of the children's varied and complex needs. They care for the children exceptionally well.

Consequently, children are happy. They are safe and secure in the stimulating environment.Children are supported to behave well.

Staff know individuals and their needs in detail. Staff use this knowledge to quickly identify where pupils may begin to become heightened or lose focus. They sensitively inte...rvene in an unobtrusive and effective way.

This means activities progress with rarely any disruption.The managers and their team are dedicated and committed to providing the highest quality of provision. They demonstrate a strong vision, determination and passion for continual improvement, which is shared by all members of staff.

The staff are well qualified and use their knowledge and understanding to create an environment for children to explore, thrive and express themselves in their own way.

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

Children benefit from a broad and engaging timetable of activities that meets their varied needs. The timetable is put together by staff who know the children and their needs well, with the children's input where possible.

This supports children to make good progress in their learning and development.Activities are purposeful and engaging because staff know what motivates the children. This means that children enjoy the activities.

The management team ensures that staff have a secure understanding of the specific needs of the children they are supporting. This enables staff to expertly develop children's knowledge and skills. This helps children to progress in all areas of their development.

In social times, children are supported to interact together. They take advantage of the outside space, play equipment and activities offered to develop their movement and coordination.Staff know the most successful approaches to use to help children with their emotions and behaviour needs.

They quickly spot signs that children may be struggling. Staff treat children with patience and respect. As a result, there are highly positive relationships between staff and children, and children generally behave well.

The staff keep a close eye on behaviour. They record and review behaviour incidents. This means that precise steps can be taken to support individual children.

These are proactive and help to reduce anxiety in children. This results in children being better prepared to regulate their own emotions. This in turn means that incidents of children becoming anxious or upset are rare.

Staff in the setting make sure that the site is safe for children and staff. Regular safety checks are made. If minor issues are identified, staff ensure these are rectified swiftly.

They identify relevant risks that may be faced by children and staff. Sensible mitigations are in place to reduce these risks.Leaders are knowledgeable and passionate about their roles.

They work closely with parents and external agencies to coordinate the support children require. Leaders organise any training required to ensure the best support for children with complex medical needs.Leaders pride themselves in creating a caring and nurturing setting, resulting in high levels of staff retention and job satisfaction.

This provides good consistency for the children. Staff remark that leaders are supportive and encourage career progression through qualifications and specialist training. They feel that their well-being is a priority and state that they 'love working at the setting'.

Parents have a high level of confidence in the setting, travelling from different boroughs to access the support. They state that their children love attending and that their behaviour improves at home following a day of activities and structure there. Parents particularly value the dedicated support from the knowledgeable staff and management team as well as the access to outside space.

They praise the good communication and feel well informed about their child's day.

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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