Crazy Camps at John Lyon Prep School

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Name Crazy Camps at John Lyon Prep School
Address Quainton Hall School, 91 Hindes Road, HARROW, HA1 1RX
Phase Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Out-of day care
Gender Mixed
Local Authority Harrow
Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children arrive happy and eager to start their day at the camp.

They are warmly greeted by staff from the moment they arrive. Staff are attentive. They understand children's individual needs and interests, and plan the environment accordingly.

Children are focused during the activities that staff provide. Staff and children have warm and respectful bonds with each other. This contributes to the friendly atmosphere throughout the camp.

Children are highly engaged in all the experiences available to them throughout the day. For example, younger children squeal with delight as they run after each other, as they play ...tag. They demonstrate strong listening and attention skills as they follow the rules of the game and understand what happens if they get caught.

Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour and conduct. The embed routines extremely well. Children know exactly what will be happening throughout the day.

They carefully explain to the inspector what and where the next activity will be. Children confidently remind each other of the rules during their morning briefing. For example, they explain everyone should be kind and listen.

Children behave impeccably well and are very kind and thoughtful individuals.

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

Staff provide children with a safe, secure and accessible environment at the camp. They continually talk to children about the importance of keeping themselves safe.

There are secure arrival procedures, which helps to ensure that the busy morning registration is managed effectively. Children understand the different procedures of the camp. For example, during the morning briefing, children remind each other to go to the playground if the fire alarm rings.

Staff help children to understand the importance of living healthy lifestyles. For example, during snack time, staff discuss the different healthy foods that children bring for their snacks. Children explain to the inspector that they need to have a water break to keep themselves 'hydrated'.

A majority of the activities take place outside, so that children have plenty of fresh air and exercise.Staff form good partnerships with parents and carers. Parents express high levels of satisfaction with their experience.

They state that staff are friendly and accommodating and take time to get to know each child well. Parents comment that their children enjoy attending and come home from their time at the camp 'excited'.Staff are supported well by the manager.

New staff receive a detailed induction about the organisation of the club to help them to understand and build on their roles and responsibilities. Staff feel well supported and respected. They demonstrate a strong understanding of what is expected of them and how to keep children safe.

Children are highly independent. They develop healthy habits, such as washing their hands before eating. Snack time is a social occasion.

Children and staff sit and chat to each other. There is a sense of community and friendship throughout. Children enjoy making decisions.

For example, children put their hands and up and suggest songs to sing to accompany the games they are playing. Staff respond with genuine enthusiasm and interest to these suggestions.Staff meet individual children's needs very well.

They gather lots of important information from parents, before their children join, to understand about children's cultures, home languages, medical needs and interests. Staff engage and work collaboratively to support all children during their time at the camp.Staff engage children in thoughtful conversations.

They provide children with countless opportunities to share their ideas and opinions. Staff demonstrate a good understanding of how to support children who are less familiar with the camp. They provide 'buddies' for newer children to help them to feel included and secure.

The manager and staff team communicate each day to reflect on what they offer to children at the club. Staff carefully take into consideration the number of children and their needs. This demonstrates a reflective team culture, which helps to lead to better outcomes for all children.

This also creates a calm and well-thought-out routine, which helps children to feel safe and contributes to their behaviour being excellent.

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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