The Clubhouse

Inspection of The Clubhouse 121 Ashdene Drive, Crofton, WAKEFIELD, West Yorkshire WF4 1HF

p.1

This provision meets requirements

Staff create an exciting and stimulating environment based on the ages and interests of all children who attend. Children enthusiastically make models with boxes and junk materials. Staff encourage children to problem solve. For example, children persevere as they work out how to add ears to a model of a rabbit.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy playing games. They learn to share and take turns. The good choice of activities available ensures that all children are happy and remain deeply engaged in their play. Children of all ages form close bonds with one another. They are polite and behave very well. Children are kind and supportive to one another. For example, children compliment one another as they create Easter models with craft resources.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

Staff demonstrate enthusiasm when joining in children's play. They are interested in children's comments during one-to-one conversations. For example, staff ask children about their plans for the weekend. They know children well and have established excellent relationships with them. As a result, all children enjoy their time at the club.

p.2

need to do better?

n Children settle extremely well in the club. There is a robust induction process in place to support this. Staff gather detailed information from parents and carers about children's experiences and interests and use this to help inform their planning. Staff engage children in purposefully planned activities from the start. n Staff provide a good range of resources that children can choose from throughout the session. Children make choices in what they play with, increasing their enjoyment. For example, they choose to use pens to create pictures and enjoy pretending to make carrot soup. n Children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles overall. Staff promote healthy eating by offering nutritious and healthy food after school. Fruit is always available for children. Children enjoy fresh air on the walk from schools to the club. However, at times, children's opportunities to play outdoors are

p.2

need to do better?

limited. n Staff complete courses to support their ongoing professional development to increase their knowledge and skills. For example, they regularly update their knowledge of safeguarding. n Parents are highly complimentary about the friendly and caring staff and the warm and welcoming environment that they provide. They comment on how children are well cared for and how the communication is great. Parents appreciate the feedback and explain that their children 'love to attend'.

p.2

need to do better?

14 March 2025 n Children demonstrate high levels of confidence. They engage exceptionally well with staff and one another. Children chat enthusiastically to visitors, discussing their favourite activities and eagerly showing them their creations. Staff support children's self-esteem well. They offer an abundance of praise for children's efforts during activities. As a result, children are happy and motivated to learn. n Staff work hard to build strong and solid relationships with the schools that children also attend. They communicate well with class teachers to gather information about children's time at school. Staff use this information to provide children with activities in the club to complement their learning in school. Staff collaborate well with teachers when supporting the youngest of children and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This ensures that all children settle well in the club.

p.2

need to do better?

n Children are independent and complete everyday tasks for themselves. For example, they help to tidy away resources and hang their coats up. Children use scissors safely during activities. They show that they are self-assured and independent.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY437461 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10372102 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 35 Number of children on roll 56 Name of registered person Smithson, Jill

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 01924 865 994 Date of previous inspection 2 April 2019

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The Clubhouse registered in 2011 and is situated in Crofton, Wakefield. The club employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, four staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including the manager, who holds a qualification at level 5. The club opens from Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are from 7am until 9am and from 3pm until 6pm.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The manager showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are suitable. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children.

p.4

Inspection activities

14 March 2025 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

p.4

Inspection activities

14 March 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6