Whizz-Kidz

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

At this inspection the service was not judged.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Camp Whizz-Kidz have ceased running this financial year. As it remains registered, it was due for inspection before the end of March 2018. However, in the circumstances, it was agreed that an interim inspection could be undertaken and no judgement made. It was therefore concluded that this would be completed by a visit to the head office. Interviews were held with the responsible individual and the registered manager. Relevant documents were also examined.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

No children have been accepted for the holiday scheme since September 2017. This is due to the loss of funding and the subsequent organisational restructuring. This has resulted in the disbanding of the camp team. The organisation wish to remain registered, future camps are dependent on securing funding. They hope to be operational from April 2018, this is pending funding being available. The registered manager is aware of the requirement to inform Ofsted of any impending schemes for the following year and will report back on any progress.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection children have enjoyed a series of empowering camps. These have helped them to become more independent, maximising their potential and providing them with new experiences. Examples are specialist camps focused on creative arts, cooking and leadership. Children enjoy learning new skills and making new friends. A child stated ‘camp really helped me to realise how much I can do.’ A parent stated they were ‘very motivated and confident’ about their child’s future. Children benefit from well organised camps which have a positive impact on their self-esteem.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The residential camps are an appreciated resource for children and their parents. Camps provide an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and relevant role models. Parents benefit from a period of respite and the knowledge that their child is engaging in life enhancing activities. A parent described it as a ‘brilliant opportunity.’ Another parent commented on the ‘competent and caring staff.’ A further parent stated they had ‘no worries’ about leaving their child with the staff team.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Leaders and managers demonstrate a strong desire to comply with regulations and provide an outstanding service. The quality assurance system comprehensively focuses on continual improvement. Recommendations from the last inspection have been effectively addressed. The safeguarding policy and practices focuses on protecting disabled children. Children receive a valued education on how they can keep themselves safe within camp, on-line and within the wider community. Prior to the organisational restructure staff also kept up-to-date on professional developments.

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Information about this residential holiday scheme for disabled

children. Whizz-Kidz is a national charity, founded in 1990 to address the unmet need for mobility equipment provision for disabled children and young people living throughout the UK. Camp Whizz-Kidz is a three-day, two-night residential life skills camp designed for young wheelchair users aged between 12 and 25 years. The organisation offers various camps at a selection of accessible venues throughout England. There are 10 to 15 participants at each camp of either gender and mixed abilities. Camps are currently suspended due to funding issues. It is hoped they will be available again in the new financial year.

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences of children attending the residential holiday scheme. Inspectors considered whether the work of residential holiday scheme is founded on safe care and individualised support. They watched how professional staff work with children and young people and each other and discussed the effectiveness of help and care provided. Wherever possible, they talked to children and young people and their families. In addition the inspectors have tried to understand what the residential holiday scheme knows about how well it is performing, how well it is doing and what difference it is making for the children. This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000 to assess the effectiveness of the service and to consider how well it complies with The Residential Holiday Schemes for Disabled Children (England) Regulations 2013 and the National Minimum Standards.

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Information about this inspection

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