Atlas Camps Frampton

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children are relaxed and settled at this friendly club.

They form positive friendships and thoroughly enjoy the company of the staff who care for them. Children make choices about the activities they wish to take part in. Staff invite children to share their ideas with the group and use this information to plan activities for the day.

Young children confidently raise their hands and announce to the group that they would like to play with the marble run. Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise throughout the day. They choose if they would like to play ball games with staff or climb and balance on ap...paratus.

Younger children develop their upper body strength as they pull themselves up. They are eager to show adults what they can do, and impressively rotate their body around the bar. Staff remain close to children to keep them safe and support their weight if needed.

Children participate in adult-initiated activities with enthusiasm. They sit in small groups and talk about what rules the club would have if they were in charge for the day. Children laugh and joke with staff.

They tell the group that they would make the camp leader dress up as a banana.

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

Leaders and staff have good working relationships with the host school. Staff provide the school's physical education lessons during term-time.

This means that they get to know the children and school staff well. Some of the club's staff also work in the school's Reception class. They get to know younger children during their time at school and use this knowledge to ensure their individual needs are effectively supported during their time at the holiday club.

Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. At the start of each day, staff and children come together to discuss the club's rules and values. Staff use innovative ways to monitor children's understanding of the rules and the reasons why these are in place.

For example, staff give them scenarios and ask children to decide if this is allowed or not. Children understand that rules are in place to keep them safe. They confidently provide explanations to justify their decision.

For example, children know that they must sit down while eating because they could choke.Leaders regularly evaluate staffs knowledge and understanding of good practice. They ask staff to complete questionnaires, which leaders use to identify areas for their professional development.

They also use this information to organise group-training days. Recently staff attended an online webinar to enhance their knowledge of supporting children with additional needs.Staff carefully plan the environment to meet the needs of all children.

For example, staff set up an area where children can have some peace and quiet away from the group should they wish to. Children use this area to concentrate on creative activities. They build towers with small connecting bricks and create friendship bracelets with coloured elastic and thread.

Children are encouraged to bring a healthy lunch when they attend the club. They learn which foods are ideal for snack time, and what should be saved to eat at lunchtime. Children know that they have to ask if they require a second snack.

Staff support them to choose a healthy option. Young children are reminded to find their water bottle and to drink regularly. They follow effective hygiene routines.

Children wash their hands at regular intervals throughout the day.Staff work in partnership with parents to gather the information they need, to ensure that children's needs are met during their time at the club. At home time the camp manager speaks to parents about children's experiences and care needs.

Staff add information to boards in the reception area to advise parents of the next days' planned activities, and to remind them of any required items children may need for the following day. For example, during the warm weather, staff remind parents to send in spare clothes as children may play with water outside.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Staff undertake observational checks to ensure that the indoor and outdoor premises remain safe and secure. Potential hazards and risks are managed well. For example, staff cone off areas of the playground which are out of use and ensure children understand where they are able to play.

Staff undertake regular safeguarding training. They are alert to the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm, and know the procedures to follow to inform the relevant individuals or external authorities. Leaders implement rigorous recruitment procedures to ensure that staff are suitable and remain suitable to work with children.

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