Thurlby Kids Club

Philosophy: Staff and managers use children's interests to plan the environment, they theme activities around the seasons and events through the year

Activities: Children engage in activities for prolonged periods of time, including crafts and playing bingo

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff support children's thinking skills by asking questions to develop children's ideas

Communication: Parents comment that the club is flexible to their needs and communicates well about children's progress

Community Building: Parents talk about staff going above and beyond to support them and their children

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff have formed positive relationships with all children and interact positively within children's play

Safeguarding Training: Staff and managers have attended training on safeguarding, including wider issues like county lines

Play and Learning Integration: Children engage in various physical activities like running, jumping, and playing football

Child Safety Management: All areas are safe for children, and they are supported to manage their own safety, including online

Children's Safety and Security: Staff remind children to use 'walking feet' in required areas, ensuring they understand safety

Teaching Personal Safety: Staff and managers understand their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children and families

Happiness and Settling: Children frequently laugh and giggle with each other, indicating they are happy and settled

Nutritional Menu: Children chop a variety of fruits and enjoy the food provided at the club