The Play Stop

Communication: Information is exchanged with parents at the door as they collect their children or by phone and email.

Community Building: Parents spoken with at the inspection provide positive feedback.

Programs and Resources: Staff work closely with parents to identify and understand children's needs before they start at the club.

Staff Training: They hold meetings with parents of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children form secure relationships with staff and demonstrate that they feel happy, safe and secure at this club.

Safeguarding Training: All staff know the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. They understand how to identify and report concerns.

Play and Learning Integration: They talk to each other and staff while playing cooperatively. This helps them to build good speaking, listening and social skills.

Transition to Primary School: When they first start, children are paired with an older child as a buddy. This support helps children to settle quickly and builds their confidence.

Child Safety Management: Children learn how to identify hazards and are involved in conducting risk assessments.

Children's Safety and Security: Children form secure relationships with staff and demonstrate that they feel happy, safe and secure at this club.

Happiness and Settling: Children are confident communicators. They talk to each other and staff while playing cooperatively.

Nutritional Menu: Older children survey younger children to gather ideas for the snack menu. Following a recent survey, watermelon has been added to the menu.