The director of an afterschool club has shared her joy after a glowing first ever education inspection report, following a challenging few years since the start of the pandemic.
Following an inspection by regulator Ofsted in January this year, Active Afterschool club in Egerton, were awarded with a "met" outcome.
This means that all the early years foundation stage requirements were met.
Director Nicola Collinson registered the club in 2020, but lost her premises during Covid, which she says it has been particularly challenging.
She said: “We lost our premises when Covid hit and had to find a new premises, and trying to remain open throughout it all was a real challenge.
“It’s our first ever Ofsted report and we were heading into the unknown.
“The reaction we have got for putting so much into wellbeing has been fantastic.
“We have got great feedback from parents, where in some cases children may have been really angry, but now if they are feeling angry, they want to talk, so it’s having a really positive impact on the children.”
The report described the club as a "welcoming setting", stating that the children had "good manners" and were well behaved.
The report said: “Children form secure relationships with staff and are keen to attend this welcoming setting.
“Children enjoy a broad and exciting range of activities, which are planned around their interests.”
Staff were also praised in the report and were described as "role models" who “create a warm and friendly atmosphere”.
It said: “They place a very strong emphasis on supporting children's mental health.
“They equip children with the knowledge and skills to help them to handle emotions and manage their feelings and behaviour.”
At a first aid class, children impressively learned how to deal with broken bones, head bumps, burns and choking.
They also learn how to place people in the recovery position and phone for
help.
The club is now located inside Walmsley Parish Hall, on the grounds of the school.
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