Atlas Camps Cheltenham

Atlas Camps Cheltenham The Pavilion, Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 6PN

p.1

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 February 2018 Not applicable

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

p.1

This provision is outstanding

 The provider constantly reviews the quality of provision and takes very prompt action to drive development. For example, he identified a need to build children's confidence and self-esteem through less-physical activities. Staff now provide display space for artwork. They discuss art techniques used and children show great pride in their achievements.  Staff involve children extremely well in assessing risk. For example, they use exploratory questions as children think about being safe. Children say, for instance, they should not call strangers on their telephones and they need 'strong shoes' to play on slippery grass.  Staff are deeply committed to quickly building excellent, positive relationships with children and so children are very settled and confident. For instance, staff talk frequently with children about their lives outside the club.  Staff very promptly ensure that all children receive the support they need to meet their

p.1

This provision is outstanding

self-care needs. For instance, they seek detailed information from parents about their child's care needs. Staff promptly put effective measures in place to meet these needs.  Children enjoy themselves. They talk very confidently and willingly about their time at the club. They say they especially enjoy always being able to make choices about what they do throughout the day.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 consider enriching the environment to allow children even more opportunities to relax or to take part in quieter activities.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with children and took account of their views.  The inspector took account of parents' views by speaking with them and viewing written testimonials.  The inspector observed care and staff interaction practices.  The inspector held a leadership and management meeting with the provider and manager.  The inspector viewed a range of documents, including those relating to statutory requirements.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The provider carefully follows rigorous safe recruitment practices to ensure all staff are suitable to work with children. The induction process for new staff is highly effective. They attend induction training days and managers provide extremely close supervision until new staff competently meet the club's expectations. The provider is deeply committed to the professional development of staff. For instance, managers frequently observe staff. They reflect on observations with staff to plan for their development. Staff have attended gymnastics and rugby coaching to fully support children in building on the sports skills they learn in school. Safeguarding is effective. The provider and staff have a very sound understanding of the signs that would alert them to have concerns for a child and the actions they should take. Staff know the procedure for taking any concerns further if needed. The provider very actively supports staff understanding of how to keep children

p.3

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

safe and provides training to fill any gaps in their knowledge.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Staff are highly skilled in supporting children to concentrate and persevere. For example, they play board games with children to support younger children to join in. They encourage children to stay to the end of the game and praise their achievements. Staff use excellent strategies to build self-esteem, such as frequently celebrating achievements. When a group of children construct a complex marble run, staff encourage them to pose for a photograph. The children really enjoy their achievement as they take time posing. Staff have highly effective strategies for involving parents, and parents feel that their children's needs are well met. For example, parents are very warmly welcomed into the club. Staff ensure that they speak with parents daily and actively seek information about concerns. They work very promptly with parents to resolve any concerns and parents feel they have excellent relationships with staff.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Staff involve children in planning for their time at the club extremely effectively. For instance, during a daily planning meeting children write down the activities they would like. Staff encourage children's literacy skills and help them to record their choices. Staff plan activities highly effectively to meet the abilities of different children. For example, children work in mixed-age teams during a gymnastics session. Staff teach children that they can build a strong team by knowing everyone's strengths. Children rapidly work out who should perform each move to make the most of team skills. Staff very skilfully support children to learn about the importance of healthy eating. For instance, staff eat with children and actively engage them in talking about why foods, such as fruit and vegetables, are good for health and fitness. There is scope to offer more opportunities for children to relax or be able to play in quieter activities.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY496539 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1034649 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 38 Number of children on roll 21 Name of registered person Atlas All-Stars Limited

p.4

reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07837788074

p.4

reference number

Atlas Camps Cheltenham registered in 2015. The club operates from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, during school holidays. There are four staff members, two whom hold qualified teacher status.

p.4

reference number

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.

p.4

reference number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

reference number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

reference number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

reference number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5