Ayr after school club graded 'good' and adequate' by inspectors

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Forehill After School Club has been graded ‘good' and ‘adequate’ following an unannounced visit from the Care Inspectorate.The care scrutiny body visited the club in October with the findings now published.In the quality indicators relating to staff team and setting, these were graded ‘good’.

And in the quality indicators relating to leadership and care, play and learning, the setting managed gradings of ‘adequate.’Forehill After School Club Ltd is registered to provide a care service for a maximum of 32 children during term time, and a maximum of 48 children during holidays.The service is situated within Forehill Primary School, on Cessnock Place, Ayr.Among the ley messages the Care Inspectorate said children experienced “compassionate and responsive care” from staff who “knew them and their families well.”And children were “confident and happy” at play throughout most of the inspection.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.Inspectors also noted that the service had recently made improvements to their outdoor area, adding outdoor furniture, an outdoor play cabin and a good variety of loose parts.Inspectors did, however suggest that free flow access to outdoors and the development of exciting play experiences would “enhance positive outcomes” for children.There was praise for the manager who the inspectors said was “approachable and visible” in the playroom to