Candice Conway Theatre Camps LTD

Candice Conway Theatre Camps LTD The Bushey Academy, London Road, Bushey WD23 3AA

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Inspection date 31 July 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Not Applicable

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The provision is outstanding

n Leadership and management are outstanding. Managers are enthusiastic and supportive leaders, who have high expectations of staff in their pursuit of excellence. Staff are highly knowledgeable about their responsibilities and committed to their duties. They know the children extremely well and provide them with personalised care. n Children thrive in this high-quality club. They settle swiftly and form close bonds with staff and peers. Staff are extremely nurturing, attentive and are exceptional role models. This is evident in children's outstanding behaviour. Children develop secure friendships and are encouraged to learn about and accept each other's uniqueness. n Staff are specialists in promoting children's creativity and imagination. Children show exceptional enjoyment in all activities and routines. For example, they demonstrate dedication during drama and dance lessons. Children skilfully learn lines, songs and

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The provision is outstanding

choreographies for their weekly performance for parents. Their interests are astutely promoted all day. n Partnerships with parents are exemplary. Managers and staff maintain exceptional systems for sharing information with parents about children's care, activities and well- being. Parents highly praise the welcoming staff and the outstanding opportunities they have to participate in their children's experiences at the club. n Staff are deployed effectively and diligently risk assess the areas used by children. They monitor and supervise children closely to ensure they remain safe at all times.

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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

n continue to extend the excellent opportunities that staff have for professional development, to maintain the outstanding experiences and provision for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of activities and assessed the impact of staff's interactions with children. n The inspector interacted with children and staff throughout the inspection. n The inspector held meetings with the club managers to discuss their procedures for managing the club. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of staff's suitability, training and qualifications. n The inspector spoke to a small number of parents during the inspection and looked at written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Managers astutely implement innovative methods to ensure staff maintain an excellent understanding of their duty to safeguard children. Staff are confident in recognising the signs of abuse and know how to make referrals of child protection concerns. They undertake thorough induction programmes and benefit from inspirational support from the managers through comprehensive and ongoing supervision meetings. Parents, children and staff are successfully engaged in sharing their views on the service provided. Highly qualified managers and staff are exceptionally reflective. They recognise the capacity to continue to extend opportunities for professional development, to maintain the already outstanding experiences and provision for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Staff interact with children exceptionally well. They are enthusiastic and create a vibrant club. Children access a vast variety of toys, resources and activities, indoors and outside. They lead their play and are extremely keen to participate in activities led by the highly qualified and dedicated staff. For example, children are challenged to make their own key rings. They show incredible concentration and attention to detail. Children are busy, engaged and extremely proud of their work. Dedicated staff work closely with parents, and this significantly enhances children's experiences. Staff know children's capabilities and effectively challenge and motivate them, building on their skills and interests. Children show a great interest in role play. For example, they enjoy using the extremely well-resourced home corner and hairdressers' area, and they dress up and pretend to be professionals and their parents. They are fully involved in the planning of activities and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

There is a highly effective key-person system and children flourish at the club. Children are extremely confident and understand staff's clear expectations of them. Managers and staff are highly successful in promoting children's social skills. They encourage children to have good manners, and be polite and kind towards one another. Children have exceptional support to learn the importance of good hygiene and eating well. They are extremely independent with their personal care and learn to make healthy choices. Children display a confident understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they are very attentive during the daily greeting session when they discuss and reflect on personal safety with new peers and staff. Children are extremely mindful of others during play and learn to use the available equipment carefully. They show excellent listening skills. Older children support younger ones, and friendships blossom. Staff and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

children create a harmonious atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496297 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10059786 Type of provision Out-of-school day care

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 60 Number of children on roll 300 Name of registered person Candice Conway Theatre Camps Limited

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07903672216

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Candice Conway Theatre Camps Limited registered in 2016. The club opens Monday to Friday during school holidays and sessions are from 9.30am to 3.30pm. The club offers an additional breakfast and after-club session. There are 14 members of staff employed. Of these, three hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and eight hold 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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