Premier Education Holiday Camp at The Mall School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements On arrival, staff greet children and their parents warmly.

They create a welcoming atmosphere and help children, especially the younger ones, to settle in quickly. Staff promote the club's ethos of 'having fun, learning, being safe and showing respect' effectively. They remind children of these expectations for their behaviour during group times, which children respond to positively.

Children know how to play collaboratively with each other. They show a strong understanding of how to share and take turns. Children demonstrate positive attitudes toward sports activities.

They are proud of their accomplishments and ...are eager to share their successes with others. For instance, when children successfully hit the ball during an activity, they happily announce, 'I did it', and then repeat their success and say, 'I did it again.'The manager is very organised and acts as the key person for the young children.

He helps staff to observe children's play and to provide the support they need. Staff spend time talking and playing with children. They consider children's ideas and adapt activities to make them as inclusive as possible.

Staff know that some children attend the host school and share their observations with colleagues. This provides children with consistent messages about their play and learning.

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

Senior leaders oversee the club's organisation well and express their commitment to providing high-quality care to children.

They have very high expectations for staff and children, which helps to raise their self-esteem and confidence.Parents report high levels of satisfaction with the service they receive. They trust that staff ensure the safety and happiness of their children.

Parents describe their children's motivational levels as high when they attend the club. They receive regular updates from staff, which provide reassurance about their children's experiences. Additionally, staff work closely with the host school to ensure that children receive consistent care.

Staff appreciate the regular support and training opportunities, which help them in their roles and responsibilities. They complete mandatory training, such as safeguarding and first aid, to ensure the safety and well-being of children. Staff who have completed food hygiene training have enhanced their knowledge of how to handle children's food in a more safe and hygienic manner.

This, in turn, helps to promote a healthy and active lifestyle for children. Children learn to keep mentally and physically healthy.Children enjoy their time at the club.

They form warm relationships with staff, who give them the confidence to play. This is evident, for example, as older children use the large inflatable obstacle course, which supports their coordination and muscle control. However, on some occasions, staff do not check on young children as well as possible to ensure that they are fully engaged.

Staff are good role models. They encourage children to follow their instructions to maintain a calm and safe environment. This has a positive impact on children's behaviour.

Children are well mannered.Children learn to look after themselves. They manage their personal needs and take care of their belongings.

Children gain strong levels of independence.Staff are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles for children. They prioritise sports activities and outdoor exercise, which help to develop children's social and physical skills.

Additionally, staff maintain strong hygiene practices and encourage children to wash their hands before eating to protect their health.Staff are vigilant in their supervision of children. They are alert to children's medical needs and know the steps to take if children are unwell.

There are also clear procedures for monitoring and recording all accidents at the club. Staff share the relevant information with parents to maintain children's well-being.Senior leaders have effective systems in place for the self-evaluation process, which include the views of parents and staff.

They use questionnaires and surveys to help identify the strengths and future developments to benefit all children attending the club.

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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