After Bell Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children demonstrate that they feel safe and valued in this caring and inclusive club. Staff greet children warmly each day as they collect them from their classrooms.

They engage with children attentively and enthusiastically, showing genuine interest as children share stories about their school day. The strong and secure attachments between staff and children are evident. This attentiveness supports children's emotional well-being and promotes their confidence.

Children form meaningful friendships and clearly enjoy being part of a welcoming and engaging club. Staff place a high value on children's voices. They actively i...ncorporate children's ideas and interests when planning a wide range of enjoyable and enriching activities.

For example, children participate in a variety of physical activities, including basketball, football and creative play, such as den building. This child-led approach fosters a strong sense of belonging in children and supports them to enjoy activities.Children demonstrate positive behaviour.

Staff act as positive role models, promoting and reinforcing the club's rules and their expectations for children's behaviour. As a result, children listen attentively, respond appropriately and follow guidance well. Older children foster meaningful friendships with their younger peers.

For example, they often invite younger children to join in their play and offer encouragement and support, when needed.

What does the early years setting do well and what does it need to do better?

Staff place a strong emphasis on promoting children's health and well-being. Children demonstrate good levels of self-esteem and confidently seek support, when needed.

Staff provide a variety of opportunities for physical activity, encouraging active play and healthy lifestyles. They offer daily snacks that include nutritious options, such as fruits and vegetables. This reinforces healthy eating habits.

Leaders are exploring additional ways to enhance outdoor play during holiday periods, to further support children's physical development and overall well-being.Partnerships with parents and carers are strong. Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the club and speak positively about the experiences provided.

Staff maintain open communication by sharing information with parents through daily discussions and an online platform featuring photos and updates. In addition, staff collect detailed information about each child before they start at the club, which enables staff to meet children's individual needs effectively.Staff support children to develop their independence skills effectively.

Children demonstrate confidence in managing personal care routines, such as washing their hands before snacks. The environment is arranged to encourage autonomy, enabling children to freely select their preferred activities each day. Children show a clear understanding of their responsibilities.

For example, they independently place their coats and bags in designated areas on arrival.Staff have established strong partnerships with the host school. They maintain regular communication with teachers regarding children and relay messages from teachers to parents.

This ongoing collaboration helps to create a positive connection between the school and the club, benefiting children and their families.The club is inclusive and meets the needs of all children. Staff ensure that those children who require additional assistance, including the youngest children and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive effective support.

They work in partnership with parents and teachers to fully meet all children's needs. As a result, all children enjoy their time at the club.Overall, staff receive good support and speak positively about working at the club.

They are actively involved in the planning of the club and regularly contribute their ideas. Staff receive a thorough induction when they join the club, helping them to understand routines, expectations and how best to support children. Staff attend all mandatory training.

Leaders are exploring further ways to monitor staff's practice and provide ongoing feedback, to help to identify and address any areas for development.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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