Super Camps at Blenheim High School

Super Camps at Blenheim High School Blenheim High School, Longmead Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9BH

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 July 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The key-person system is well established. Staff meet children's individual needs well, through a varied range of activities and good care practices.  Staff work well as a team creating a secure and safe environment for the children. They constantly reflect on what they do to improve their practice and to meet children's interests.  Managers review the provision effectively to plan improvements. They involve staff, parents and children, and seek their views to help them do this well.  Children develop strong relationships with staff and each other. They are keen to involve staff in their play, which helps to support their confidence and self-esteem.  Staff support children's good health well. For example, they provide children with active games that effectively help maintain their physical well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always challenge children when they take part in activities to engage them further.  Staff do not make the best use of opportunities to share information with parents about planned activities more effectively, to help increase the support they provide their children at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 use all opportunities to challenge children further when they take part in activities, to increase their engagement  extend the information provided to parents about the scheduled activities, to help increase the support they provide their children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises with the manager.  The inspector held discussions with the manager, regional manager and staff.  The inspector looked a range of documents, including some policies, procedures and risk assessments.  The inspector checked evidence of staff suitability and qualifications.  The inspector observed children and a variety of activities, both inside and outside.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff clearly understand the actions to take if they need to report any child protection concerns. Managers carry out robust recruitment and induction procedures to help ensure staff are suitable to work with children. They give safety their highest priority. For example, they ensure staff carry out effective risk assessments and follow secure procedures for the collection of children. Managers monitor staff performance closely. They provide staff with positive individual support meetings for their professional development and discuss ideas of how to improve their good practice. For example, staff attend training, such as for safeguarding, so their knowledge is up to date and relevant. Parents comment that the atmosphere is calm and friendly and their children thoroughly enjoy their time at the club.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff implement the key-person system well. They have good partnerships with parents and share information about children's achievements. Children are keen to engage with staff; for example, they listen to what they say and, when necessary, follow staff instructions well. Children enjoy craft and painting activities, and like to use their own ideas. They have opportunities to use their imagination, for example, through role play. Children like to take part in the daily outdoor play and activities. For example, they enjoy group games and develop their physical skills well through using a wide range of equipment and resources. Children enjoy mixing with friends of different ages, which helps to increase their social skills. Staff encourage children to value people's differences and similarities, for example, through discussion and providing resources that positively reflect different backgrounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy attending this welcoming environment. They develop good independence. For example, making their own decisions and selecting activities that interest them. Children interact well with each other and staff. Children behave extremely well and learn to treat each other with respect. For example, they show kindness towards others and hold open doors for staff and their friends. Staff support this well, for instance, as they routinely acknowledge positive behaviour and successfully use the various reward systems. Staff help children develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves healthy and safe. For example, they regularly discuss the club rules and involve children in the risk assessments before they start their day. Children develop good hygiene practices and take part in regular evacuation drills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479532 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 982014 Type of provision Out of school provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 64 Number of children on roll 34 Name of registered person Super Camps Ltd

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01235 467303

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Super Camps at Blenheim High School registered in 2014. This is a club that provides care for children outside of school hours. It operates from Blenheim High School in Epsom, Surrey. Super Camps opens Monday to Friday, during school holidays, from 8am until 6pm. There are five staff; of whom, one has early years professional status and one has qualified teacher status.

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This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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