Active Camps Sibford

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Staff engage children to join circle time when they first arrive. They introduce themselves and ask the children to do the same.

This helps children to settle in and feel confident at the holiday club. Children are quick to build friendships and invite new friends to join them.Children engage in many art-and-craft activities that are thoughtfully planned and resourced.

They follow the instructions provided by staff to make their own paper aeroplanes. Children enjoy watching to see which one can fly the furthest. Children are happy to talk about their likes and interests, and staff listen to what they have to say.

...Children are polite and respectful when taking their turns in the conversation. They share their ideas and talk about the fun they are having. Children enjoy team games and quizzes.

They celebrate their successes and cheer for their friends. Staff explain the rules and instructions for the games. This helps children to know what to expect and when.

This supports them in accessing the provisions available to them.

What does the early years setting do well and what does it need to do better?

Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour and conduct. These are shared with the children at the start of the session.

Children share their understanding of the rules and talk about being kind to others. They can share their ideas and feelings and work together to engage in play. Children are polite and use good manners when creating games and sharing toys.

Staff model the behaviour they expect from the children.Staff develop good relationships with the children. They get to know them and ask about their friends and family.

This helps them to provide the care the children need. Children have fun at the holiday club, and they are confident in building new friendships. They separate into small friendship groups and play well together.

Children learn about healthy lifestyles through physical exercise, rest and hydration. Children enjoy a variety of team games and physical play. Staff recognise when children might feel tired and offer some time for younger children to engage in quiet games.

Staff sit with children during snack time and talk to them about the plans for the rest of the day.Children develop their independence skills. Staff encourage children to find their own belongings and manage their personal care needs.

For example, younger children wash their hands before lunch and find their own lunch boxes.Leaders have a clear and ambitious vision for providing high-quality and inclusive care to all. They work closely with the staff team to plan and develop a programme of activities that meets the needs of the varying age ranges of the children attending the club.

Leaders and the staff team work well with the school. They gather and share information about the children attending the club, where appropriate. This helps to identify any children who may need additional support.

Staff are friendly and approachable. They deploy themselves well, particularly when moving around the large school to different areas. Staff are aware of their surroundings.

They are effective in calmly leading children to the emergency evacuation meeting point during a fire alarm practice. Children are calm and respond to requests as they leave the building. Staff follow fire safety procedures to ensure that children are safe and accounted for.

Leaders and staff reflect on their practice. Staff are supported well by the manager and have good training opportunities to develop their practice. Staff enjoy working at the club.

Staff inductions help to ensure that staff understand their role and are suitable to work with children.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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