Ultimate Activity Camps at King Edward VI High School

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What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children arrive happily at this vibrant and lively club. They receive a friendly greeting from staff who take then off to play. Children are welcomed by an array of activities, which helps them to quickly settle in.

They choose from playing with ball games, joining in with group activities, or sitting to read or colour with their peers. Children swiftly become confident individuals as they chatter to others and develop new friendships.The club is organised effectively so that children are divided into age groups.

This means that activities provided are well-suited to the individual abilities of children. Children are encou...raged to work in teams to complete relay races. Staff model how to complete each task, whilst providing clear explanations of what is expected from children.

Children are eager and confident to have a go. They practise negotiating spaces to move around obstacles whilst carrying a baton or balancing a beanbag on their head. Children enthusiastically throw beanbags into a target, which is then pushed further away to provide more challenge.

Staff actively encourage children to learn how to work as a team. Children passionately cheer their teammates on and become competitive in sitting down quickly when all of their team have finished.

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

The key person system is well-embedded to help children build settled relationships.

Staff obtain important information from parents about their child before they start their session. They observe children and use their knowledge from parents to provide experiences that align with children's interests. Consequently, children settle in very quickly and show a sense of security at the club.

Children enjoy a wealth of activities during their time at the club and make choices about what they want to do. They practise their fine motor skills as they use different resources to build structures. Children confidently show new people what they have made, such as a 'firework'.

They actively dance along to music and know to pause when the music stops.Staff set very clear expectations for children's behaviour. Before any group activities start, they carefully explain the rules of the game to children so that they understand how to take part.

Children follow the rules carefully. This helps them learn how to treat each other with respect and how to keep themselves and others safe.Children delight in playing group games with other children.

One child is chosen to be a detective. Staff challenge them to work out who is winking at the other children who then lie down in the circle. They ask age-appropriate questions and provide some cues to help children solve problems.

The manager has a sound understanding of how to support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Information is gathered from parents about children's individual needs. The manager works closely with staff to put arrangements in place to support any needs that children may have.

This means that all children can participate in activities and be fully included within the club.Staff teach children how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Before snack time, children are taken to wash their hands.

Staff explain the importance of washing their hands before touching food and they talk about how soap kills germs.Children's personal, social and emotional development is at the heart of the routine. At snack time, children happily sit down with their friends.

They choose what they would like to eat and engage in conversations with their peers. Staff spend time getting to know children who are new to the setting. They introduce them to other children and encourage them to gradually play with others.

There are rigorous procedures in place for the professional development of all staff. Staff receive bespoke training prior to starting their role and before each holiday camp, which ensures that they understand their roles and responsibilities. Staff comment that they feel well-supported in their roles.

Managers provide staff with regular feedback about their performance and set targets to help them progress further.

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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