Aktiva Camps at Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Staff are warm and welcoming. When children arrive at the after-school club, they greet staff with a friendly embrace. Children look forward to seeing their friends.

They are eager to participate in games. Staff plan engaging activities that children like to play with, such as open-ended toys, dodgeball, table tennis and sand play. They organise the environment well, so children can easily access a range of resources.

Children learn to navigate the space safely. Staff teach children about the expectations for their behaviour. Children listen attentively during registration time.

At snack time, staff quickly interv...ene to teach children how to behave. Children learn to be well mannered and polite towards each other. Staff clearly establish the routines, so children know what to expect.

Staff are deployed effectively. They communicate often to help children to transition between routines. Staff are vigilant and monitor children well.

There are excellent systems in place to ensure that the premises and building are safe and secure. Staff have a high regard for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work with parents and carers to identify when children need additional support.

Partnership with parents is strong. Staff are currently developing their ways to enhance information sharing with parents even further.

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

Staff use their knowledge of child development to keep children engaged in their play.

They plan activities according to children's interests. Staff model ways to encourage children to develop their speaking and listening skills. They support children to learn new words, use simple sentences and take turns.

Staff teach children how to play competitive sports. Children learn the rules and play collaboratively with their peers. They enjoy practising their skills, such as by using hockey sticks and balls to dribble and pass.

Children have opportunities to use malleable toys. For instance, they use their hands and fingers to shape, roll and manipulate play dough. Children are kind and friendly towards each other, and form friendships with each other.

Staff are nurturing and help children to settle when they are upset. Staff intervene quickly to remind children about their expectations. This helps children to learn to develop self-control and regulate their emotions.

Staff encourage children to eat healthy foods. Children like to try a variety of fruits and vegetables. They learn new vocabulary to describe food.

Children enjoy socialising during mealtimes. During snack time, staff encourage children to sit and eat together. There are excellent care practices in place.

For example, staff model good hand hygiene and children practise using tongs to pick up and handle food.Staff support children to develop their confidence and self-esteem. Children are motivated during activities and enjoy taking risks.

Staff promote children's free choice and act as excellent role models. Children learn to develop their independence.Children have a designated space to relax.

They can sing songs and read books. Staff promote a culture of respect. Children learn to make secure attachments and know who to go to if they need help and support.

Leaders have a high regard for staff. There is a positive culture in the setting, which promotes staff's well-being. The staff team is well established and works closely together.

Leaders delegate tasks well to ensure that the after-school club runs smoothly. Staff have a good relationship with the on-site school. Staff use school handover times effectively in order to support children's well-being.

There are good communication systems in place to keep the school informed about any changes.Leaders liaise with the local authority, who provide staff with support to enhance their practice. Staff take advantage of regular professional development.

This helps them to develop the necessary skills to carry out their roles and responsibilities effectively.Leaders seek ways to improve. They have acted on the recommendations since their last inspection.

They would like to further develop opportunities to take account of children's views more.

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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