Get Active @ Great Missenden C Of E Combined School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children are settled and comfortable in this welcoming camp. Staff are caring and genuinely enjoy interacting and having fun with the children. Children are valued.

Rewarding strategies, such as encouraging children to give themselves a 'high five', help children to become confident and resilient individuals.All children understand how to behave at the camp. For example, each morning, children are reminded about the camp's 'fun agreement'.

This is the camp's ethos for children to have fun but also to respect property and each other. This helps children to learn how to behave well and familiarise themselves with the camp's ...rules. Children are kind and listen carefully to their friends.

For instance, during a craft activity, younger children were supported by older children to write their name. Children show good sharing skills as they pass paints and pens to each other. Children's physical development is promoted well.

Staff provide children with plenty of opportunity for outdoor play and exercise and make good use of the facilities at the host school. For example, children play ball games and navigate obstacle courses in the outdoor play area. They enjoy it when staff join in their games.

Consequently, staff develop good relationships with children and know them well.

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

The provider is passionate for the out-of-school provision and shares his vision with the dedicated staff team. Staff all have high expectations for children and carry out their job roles effectively.

Staff receive regular training to support their ongoing development. The provider invests highly in his staff team. Staff have regular opportunities to discuss their well-being.

They report feeling valued and say that they enjoy their work.Staff engage with children enthusiastically during meaningful conversations, listening to children's views and opinions. For example, staff chat to children about what pets they have at home and enquire about what is planned for the forthcoming holidays.

Children form strong friendships and enjoy one another's company as they take part in activities such as games, crafts and sports. This helps children to build on their social, physical and creative skills.Staff support children to follow good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands prior to meals and snacks.

Children understand the routines and remember to tell a member of staff when they are going to go to the toilet, to support their safety and security.Partnerships with the host schools and parents are well established to help meet the needs of children. There are robust systems in place to ensure there is a good flow of information between the camp, school staff and parents.

This shared approach to children's well-being ensures they receive good continuity of care.Staff have a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. Children are included in planning and evaluating all activities.

As a result, children are motivated and enthusiastic. Overall, children remain occupied in their chosen activities throughout the session. However, during some large-group sessions, there is scope to further improve this so that all children are fully engaged and do not tire and lose interest.

Professional development is strong. Newer members of staff value the support that they are given from other members of staff, as well as managers. Head office staff provide an extensive amount of support, both prior to the camp running, and during the camp's opening periods.

Robust induction and supervision procedures help to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and have a strong understanding of their role.The leadership team seek parents', staff and children's views and act on these to drive improvement. For example, they have introduced an online application tool which enables them to share with parents the activities the children have undertaken each day at camp, in addition to the timetable of the planned events.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.The leadership team and all staff have a good understanding of child protection procedures. They all complete relevant safeguarding training.

Staff are aware of the possible indicators that could suggest a child is at risk of harm. They know the steps to take if they have concerns about a child's welfare, including exposure to extreme views and behaviour. Staff are vigilant about security.

The entrance doors remain locked and staff ensure children are closely supervised. Staff complete risk assessments to ensure the premises remain safe. Staff are deployed well to ensure good levels of supervision and support for all children.

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