St Mary's Ashford Play Club

Activities: Staff organize purposeful activities that children will enjoy, such as a cosy area with blankets and beanbags where they enjoy looking at books independently and creative arts and crafts activities.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children develop their creative skills and independence, making their own sandwiches and taking part in imaginative play like role-playing a shopping activity.

Communication: Parents speak positively about the staff and setting, appreciating the support and good communication they receive.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are warm, welcoming, and display high levels of confidence and concentration.

Safeguarding Training: Staff complete safeguarding training regularly and have a secure understanding of potential signs of abuse, ensuring children's safety.

Play and Learning Integration: Children are engrossed in play, displaying high levels of confidence and concentration with activities like role-play kitchens. Older children develop creative skills making pretend money.

Transition to Primary School: Children show a secure understanding of what is expected and confidently approach staff.

Child Safety Management: Risk assessments and checks are completed daily to ensure the environment is suitable for children.

Teaching Personal Safety: Staff explain the importance of sitting down until they have finished eating to help understand the risks of choking.

Happiness and Settling: Children arrive happily and separate from their teachers well as they enter the club.

Nutritional Menu: Children enjoy healthy snacks and have fun selecting healthy fillings for their sandwiches, showing their individual needs are being met.