The Strings Club - Islington Holiday Camp

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is goodnChildren are happy, comfortable and content at the camp. Staff are extremely welcoming and caring. They help children to settle quickly and develop very trusting and encouraging relationships.

Children show confidence to try new things. nChildren benefit from good-quality experiences. Leaders and staff are highly knowledgeable about how children learn and plan a variety of well-thought-out activities that are fun, interesting and challenging.

Children show good enjoyment during their time at the camp. nStaff place high importance on supporting children's emotional well-being and nurturing their social skills. Children behave extremely well.

...>They listen respectfully to each other, play collaboratively together and enjoy making new friendships. nLeaders are extremely passionate and ambitious. They have high expectations for all children and are committed to providing high-quality music and creative activities.

There are excellent systems in place to listen to staff, parents and children's ideas on how to make ongoing improvements. Children speak positively about their time at the camp. nInformation sharing with parents is a real strength.

This is evident when parents receive daily newsletters and diaries about their children's day. They also receive musical passports which provide regular progress updates on their children's new achievements. nOn occasions, the organisation of group music sessions means that waiting times at the start of the lesson are rather long, and some children's personal development is not fully maximised as they have to wait to have a turn with an instrument.

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