Csd Activity Camps Cottingham

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Children are happy and thoroughly enjoy spending time at this friendly and welcoming club.

Staff provide a varied range of interesting activities that complement children's learning at school. • Younger children are supported well. Staff obtain useful information from parents when children first start, such as their current likes and interests.

They provide high levels of attention to encourage younger children's personal, social and communication skills. • Staff are positive role models. They engage children in meaningful conversations and value their views.

Staff provide children with lots of praise and encouragement. Children behave w...ell. They follow the rules of the club and are kind and respectful in their interactions with their peers and adults.

• Partnerships with the host school are strong. Communication with the headteacher is good and there are effective methods established to share relevant information. • Children enjoy taking part in activities with their friends and this helps them to build on their social and communication kills.

However, less-experienced staff occasionally miss opportunities to build on the children's outdoor play experiences to further enhance their engagement. • Leaders and managers are well organised, ambitious and motivated. They are keen to provide the best possible service for parents and children.

The views of parents and children are obtained to help them evaluate their provision and are used to further develop their practice. • Staff work closely with parents to ensure that children are provided with healthy options in their lunch boxes. However, staff do not always provide children with consistent messages about the importance of following a healthy diet.

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