Lbl Foulds

Activities: Children arrive at the club happily and are settled. They are eager to talk to the caring staff about their day. Staff know all children very well. The younger children are accompanied to the club to make sure that they are safely in the club. Children excitedly rush in to see which experiences the staff have carefully planned for them. For example, staff know children's interests and recognise that the younger children enjoy creative activities. They set up lots of shiny stickers and labels for children to make cards and pictures. Children beam with excitement, exclaiming about the sparkling shapes. Some children like superheroes, so staff make prints of their favourite ones.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff interact very well with children and help to support their problem-solving, speaking and social skills. For example, children love playing games and puzzles. The 'snakes and ladders' game is very popular and children have great fun throwing the dice. Staff help children to recognize the numbers, count the squares and wait for their turn on the board to see whether they can jump up the ladder.

Communication: Parents speak very highly about the care and attention that staff give their children in the club. Staff and parents have a very good relationship and any queries are swiftly sorted out. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, parents currently do not enter the club to pick up their children. However, staff make sure that they are available to talk to parents at any time.

Community Building: The provider carries out a regular survey with parents. These show how pleased parents are with the club. Parents say that their children love the club so much, they do not want to leave to come home.

Programs and Resources: Leaders and staff are committed to ensuring that all children's needs are met, whatever needs that they may have.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are very interested in children and join in with their games. Children are very well behaved. Staff encourage them to listen to each other, share resources and respect each other.

Play and Learning Integration: Children learn new skills and use their small-muscle skills while drawing, folding and cutting.

Child Safety Management: Staff have a good understanding of how to protect children from harm and are clear about their roles and responsibilities to safeguard children. They know who to contact to seek advice and to follow up any concerns. Staff have regular training to ensure that their safeguarding knowledge is kept up to date. They use robust risk assessments everyday to help to keep children safe. Staff ensure that they record information about children's accidents, incidents and any medication that is administered.

Happiness and Settling: Children enjoy the club, where they can relax and enjoy themselves with calm and nurturing staff.

Nutritional Menu: Children enjoy a light snack, which is freshly prepared, taking account of their individual choices. Staff encourage children to eat healthily. Children know the importance of following robust hygiene procedures. Children sit together at tables talking about their favorite foods.