Pass marks awarded to after-school club in Ayrshire

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An Ayrshire after-school club has been given pass marks by the Care Inspectorate. Alloway After School Club, in Doonholm Road, was put under the microscope by the watchdog following an announced inspection last year.In a report released this month, the Care Inspectorate said its visit was a “themed inspection” where they evaluated the “quality of care and support, the environment, staffing, and management and leadership.”The service was graded ‘adequate’ by the watchdog, across four quality indicators.

Alloway After School Club is registered as a day care of children service, located in the lifelong learning suite at Alloway Primary School, in Ayr.

The club is run by a voluntary management committee and operates during term time only.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.An extract from the Care Inspectorate report said: “We observed children to be happy and settled and enjoying their time in the after-school club.”The report also notes the watchdog received the views of six parents and carers of children who attended the service, or who had attended it recently.The report said: “All of them told us that they were happy with the quality of the service their children received.

They spoke highly of the care offered to them and their children.“One parent commented, “The staff are friendly, approachable and very attentive.