Shrewsbury Ofsted Report

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 Shrewsbury Ofsted Report

THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

 The quality and standards of the care are good.  The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8's care and childminding.

What sort of setting is it?

Earlyworld Club has been open since 1998. It operates from a pre-fabricated building consisting of five activity rooms and an office and is located in the grounds of Oxon Primary School, in Shrewsbury. The group also has use of the main school's toilets, library and hall. There are adjacent outdoor play areas.

There are seven staff members working with the children, of whom four have appropriate childcare qualifications. The setting receives support from the Local Authority.

Helping children to be healthy.

Children are encouraged to eat healthily and enjoy a balanced menu that offers a variety of snacks and drinks, for example apple, banana and plain biscuits. Children can access drinks when they are thirsty.

Children have good access to the outdoor area and can engage in free play or planned activities which help to promote their physical development well. Staff are good at supporting children in their chosen activities and develop activities depending on what they are interested in.

Good organisational hygiene procedures ensure that the environment children use is clean, with staff aware of what they are required to do.

Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them to stay safe.

Children use a space which is colourful, stimulating and gives them the opportunity to relax after a busy day at school. They readily and confidently access a wide variety of favourite toys and resources which are all available within their reach.

Children's welfare is promoted effectively through thorough policies and procedures which clearly detail what staff should do if they have a concern about any of the children in relation to child protection.

Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do.

The space is organised well so that children can choose to relax and engage in their favourite pastimes, for example, making models with Mobilo, reading books, engaging in role play, participating in outdoor games such as football or spending time chatting with their friends. Children are relaxed, happy, secure and confident in the environment.

Children's choice and child-initiated play is accommodated well within the routine, with good support from adults who have a relaxed, friendly manner to which children relate well.

Helping children make a positive contribution.

Children are able to choose freely from the range of resources on offer and know what is available to them, readily accessing their favourite activities. Their individual needs, likes and dislikes are accommodated and staff seem to know them very well, having a friendly and relaxed relationship with them.

Children are well-behaved and know what is acceptable behaviour within the setting.

The partnership with parents is good with staff able to discuss issues in an informal way on a daily basis.

Organisation.

The club is well organised and operates smoothly, with detailed policies and procedures which work in practice for much of the time. Records and documentation are maintained mostly in line with requirements and in good order.

Children benefit from staff who work well together as a team, access regular training and know about their responsibilities and this helps to ensure that the club facility is exciting and interesting to children.

The space is organised well and allows children to happily engage in their favourite activities with their friends. Staff are aware of the importance of allowing children to relax after a busy day at school.

Complaints about the childcare provision.