Hardwick B & A Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision does not meet requirements The provider does not ensure Ofsted is notified, in a timely way, of changes to members of the management committee.

However, the risk to children is minimised as these committee members have no access to children's details or to children themselves. Children enter the club from the link school and are greeted by a warm and friendly staff team. They happily tell staff about their day so far and excitedly talk about what they would like to do at the club.

Staff support new children extremely well and prioritise their emotional well-being. They are frequently attentive and provide the right level of support to ensure... children feel safe and secure, while they are learning the day-to-day routines of the club. Children enjoy their time at the club and talk positively about experiences that are particularly memorable to them.

They eagerly describe how when a local petting zoo visited them, they had the opportunity to hold different animals and build their confidence. These nurturing activities mean children develop empathy and learn to think about someone else's needs and feelings. Consequently, children consistently play cooperatively.

They show care for others by inviting their peers to join them in their favourite games.

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

Not all members of the committee have had their suitability checked. The provider has not informed Ofsted of new committee members so relevant checks can be completed.

However, committee members do not have unsupervised contact with children or have sole responsibility in making decisions that affects children's well-being.The management team explain how they ensure the inside and outside environments are safe, through daily risk assessments and safety checks of the premises. They consider children's individual health care needs, such as dietary or religious needs, in the daily safety assessments.

Children with complex medical needs have care plans in place. These are meticulously followed and regularly reviewed with parents. This ensures the personal needs of children are continuously met.

Indoor and outdoor environments offer resources that consider children's interests, are age-appropriate and are easily accessible. Children love the endless arts and crafts that are available. They feel a sense of pride and belonging as they point to the pictures beautifully presented on the walls, showing all the fun they have at the club.

Staff promote children's good health and physical well-being with lots of fresh air and outdoor physical exercise. Football games are a firm favourite, and children develop social skills as they all play together and take it in turns to be in goal.Children develop their balance and test their physical limits on the climbing equipment.

They improve their hand-eye coordination as they practise bat and ball skills with their peers.Children develop an understanding of good hygiene routines. For example, they often wash hands without prompting, before eating and after playing outdoors.

Staff encourage children to become increasingly independent in their self-care needs. Children confidently ask staff for help if they need it, and staff are always there to support them appropriately.Mealtimes are sociable events.

Children display excellent manners and independently say please and thank you when they are offered healthy snacks or meals. Children practise spreading their own cheese on their bagels and staff encourage discussions, which spark curiosity and extend learning at home. For example, after discussions about how oranges grow, some children decide to take their pips home to grow their own oranges.

Children are extremely well behaved. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour and involve them in setting fair rules and boundaries for when they attend the club. Staff consistently provide meaningful praise for their positive behaviours, such as sharing popular toys, which promotes this desired behaviour to be repeated.

The management team and staff have fostered effective links with the host school and local pre-school to ensure children receive continuous and consistent support. Parents speak very highly of the dedicated and professional staff. Parents applaud excellent communication and are very happy with the care their children consistently receive.

Safeguarding

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

What does the setting need to do to improve?

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure that Ofsted is provided with the necessary information in a timely way to enable them to carry out suitability checks for all members of the committee.

20/12/2024

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