Premier Education Holiday Camp at Oak Hill Academy

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Staff effectively promote the club's focus on children's mental and physical well-being.

For example, they talk to children about food and nutrition, including eating, drinking and sleeping well. Staff teach children new skills, such as gymnastics and ball techniques, and how to do them safely. This helps children strengthen their muscle movements and develop good listening skills.

Children feel joyous when they engage in physical activities that require them to jump, balance and perform somersaults. They show a positive attitude towards their activities and encourage each other to persevere. Even the younger children guid...e their older peers by reminding them, 'that's not how you do it'.

This illustrates children's growing levels of confidence in their physical capabilities. The management team and staff have identified that since the COVID-19 pandemic, some children have had fewer opportunities to socialise with others, which has affected their behaviour. Staff work with the host school and parents to set high expectations for all the children.

They talk to children about boundaries and rules. This helps to create a sense of continuity for the children. Children, including those who are younger, learn to listen and follow staff's instructions to keep them happy and safe.

Children enjoy their time at the club.

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

The management team is committed to continual improvement. They work hard to evaluate their service and involve parents in this process.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the management team has prioritised conversations with children about healthy living. They ensure that disadvantaged children have balanced and nutritious meals and physical activities to support their well-being.Parents commend the manager and staff for their work with their children.

They find the staff welcoming and friendly. In addition, parents appreciate the consistency in staffing and the opportunities for their children to stay active, which motivates children to continue attending the club.Staff receive support and coaching to help them understand their roles and responsibilities.

Previous training includes refreshing their knowledge of how to create an inclusive environment that caters to the needs of all the children. For example, staff are more sensitive to children's cultural and religious backgrounds, which makes children feel valued and respected.Staff have a well-implemented behaviour policy.

They use age-appropriate strategies, such as providing a safe space for children to calm down and reflect on their actions. Staff encourage children to recall the club rules and consider how they must treat each other. Children are aware of kind manners, such as 'sharing is caring'.

They receive lots of praise and encouragement from staff, which raises their self-esteem.Children have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. They engage in group activities and practise skills, like catching and throwing a ball.

This contributes to children's enjoyment and successfully supports their varying physical abilities.Children develop their creativity and imagination. For example, they have opportunities to make cards, masks and wreaths, such as for Easter and other special occasions.

Staff have regard for young children's care and emotional well-being. They observe and supervise children closely. This helps young children to settle quickly and develop trusting relationships.

Young children speak positively about their time at the club. They particularly enjoy socialising with their peers at lunchtime and using the playground equipment. However, sometimes, staff do not organise the time when children move between activities and routines as effectively as possible.

This means that some children grow restless and fidgety.Staff teach children how to keep themselves safe. One way they do this is by regularly talking to children about fire safety.

Children know what to do in emergency situations.Staff motivate children to develop independence by encouraging them to put their belongings in the designated area and to take care of them. Children, regardless of their age, take responsibility for preparing themselves for physical activities.

This helps children gain essential skills that are crucial for their education.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

Also at this postcode