A SCHOOL club where kids are ‘excited’ to arrive has been inspected by Ofsted in Buckinghamshire.

The education watchdog Ofsted inspected the out-of-school day care provision at St Mary’s CofE Primary School in Old Amersham.

The out-of-school care operates within the primary school during mornings and afternoons and on school some holidays, with eight members of staff and 60 places for children aged four to 11.  

Ofsted visited the premises on School Lane on November 29.

They quality and standards of early years provision were ‘met’ at the inspection.

The children arrive “excited” at the club, where staff are “warm” and “friendly”, and know them well, the report noted.

During activities, older children enjoy supporting and playing with the younger kids, showing “kindness towards them.”

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The children knew and understood the rules of the club, including behaving “well” and listening to instructions.

Staff encourage the kids to be independent and to follow a healthy lifestyle. As a result, the children choose activities, serve their own snacks and clear and tidy after eating and playing, the inspector said.

Ofsted said the staff “communicate well” with the youngsters. Staff offer support and have “clear expectations” of them.

The leaders and managers had a “clear vision” for the club and they created a safe and inclusive environment for all children.

Staff had regular supervisions and training, leading to close working relationship with the headteacher and class teachers.

Regular meetings ensured that “concerns are addressed promptly” and updates are shared.

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported “well,” including staff training and working closely with the school, parents and other agencies to “ensure consistency”. Staff also know the children and families’ circumstances.

Parents praised the staff for the care and support, the report said.

They described staff as “warm and caring.”

The safeguarding arrangements were effective and managers and staff know and understand their safeguarding responsibilities.