Atlas Camps Tetbury

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children enter this welcoming camp happily and confidently.

They show that they feel safe, and they settle quickly as they choose the activities they wish to play with. Children, even those who are new to camp, show they have formed strong relationships with staff as they chat to them about what they would like to do. Children quickly form friendships with other children and work cooperatively as they build their models, paint, make bracelets and play games together.

Staff praise the children when they share and take turns, saying 'good teamwork'.Staff make the children feel welcome as they introduce themselves during the ...'team talk'. They use an 'ice breaker' game as a confidence builder.

Children are keen to name their favourite flavoured ice cream to the rest of the group. This helps children get to know one another. Parents report that their children really enjoy coming to the camp and the activities provided for them.

They say their children have settled in very quickly and ask when they can go again. Parents say the count down to the start of the camp and the 'meet the team' electronic communication they receive are beneficial and appreciated. They say this helps to prepare their children for attending the camp and to become familiar with the faces of the staff who will be caring for them.

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

Children contribute their ideas to the activities provided in the camp. Staff encourage them to write down a sports activity that they wish to do, so the staff can see which is the most popular. This activity is then organised, showing that staff respect and implement the children's views.

Staff have access to a range of training opportunities. They receive plenty of online training packages and face-to-face training prior to each camp. Managers observe staff practice and provide feedback, including strengths and areas for development.

This helps to ensure that staff become confident in their interactions with the children and that they provide an interesting range of new activities.Staff manage children's behaviour consistently. Staff encourage them to make 'good choices'.

They praise the children when they listen and say 'well done for listening'. Children receive stickers as a reward for positive behaviour, and those with the most win a medal. This helps to boost children's confidence.

Children learn the rules and talk about the need to respect the resources and other people. Children are encouraged to contribute their thoughts as staff ask them what the word 'perseverance' means. Children say it is 'when you keep trying to do something even if it is difficult'.

Children have lots of opportunities to engage in exuberant physical play. They enthusiastically join in taking turns to complete the 'trim trail'. Children walk across the balance bar and through the tunnel, and climb over wooden climbing frames, running to get to the end as quickly as possible.

They become particularly excited as the staff time them to see who can complete it the fastest. Staff help children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles, such as eating nutritious foods. However, at times, staff do not encourage children to follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before eating their snack.

Members of the senior management team seek the views of parents and make changes based on their feedback and that of the children. They have recently extended their opening hours to accommodate parents' working patterns. They introduce further activities, such as 'scavenger hunt' and water play, following feedback from the children.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.Staff have a sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues. They know the procedures to follow if concerned about a child's well-being or if an allegation is made against a member of staff.

Recruitment procedures are robust and help to ensure that staff are suitable to work with the children. The premises are safe and secure, and staff remind children to keep themselves safe. Children know to leave the premises quickly in the event of a fire and to wear safety goggles during their favourite game.

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