The Camp

The Camp Unit 8, Whitewalls, Easton Grey, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 0RD

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Inspection date 28 May 2019 Previous inspection date 28 July 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Not Applicable

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This provision is good

n The manager and staff provide a relaxed, welcoming environment. Children settle quickly and form close relationships with staff. Staff take time to get to know new children and use their interests and home life to develop a close bond. n Partnerships with different schools that children attend are well established. The manager and staff communicate effectively with teachers to support continuity in children's care and learning. n The manager and staff are passionate about their roles and providing high-quality care. They work closely together to reflect on the provision and make changes based on children's interests and needs. For example, they have recently developed an outdoor area for children to have space to play outside. n Staff are positive role models. They give children clear expectations for behaviour within the setting. Children's behaviour is good. n Although the manager supports staff well in their roles, she does not use supervisions

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This provision is good

to identify professional development opportunities for all staff. This does not allow staff to develop their skills and knowledge to an even higher level. n Staff do not use daily opportunities to promote children's understanding of healthy lifestyles effectively.

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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 develop further staff supervisions to ensure all staff receive targeted professional development opportunities n provide children with a better understanding of the importance of a healthy diet and how to make good food choices.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed children taking part in play activities indoors and outdoors. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager and spoke with staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with parents and children during the inspection and considered their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the staff working at the club. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a planned activity with the manager.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a strong understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities. They know how to identify the signs of abuse and what action to take if they have a concern about a child's welfare. Staff use risk assessments effectively and prepare activities which are suitable and safe for children. They support children to learn about safety and act quickly when they notice potential risks. Staff supervise children well. The manager and staff have developed good relationships with parents. They keep them regularly updated with what activities their children have taken part in. Parents speak highly of the club and state that their children love attending and enjoy the activities on offer.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff ensure that children enjoy a wide range of fun and stimulating activities and experiences. They know the children well and fully support their individual needs. Children show good concentration and thoroughly enjoy being creative. For example, children work together to make slime. They follow a recipe but enjoy making their own recipes up using a wide range of easily accessible resources to change the texture of their slime. Staff support children's mathematical learning during the activity as they help them to measure out the volumes of liquid they will need. Children show good listening skills and follow instructions well. Older children enjoy being physical as they set up and play a new game of head basketball. Staff extend the activity well, challenging children to see how many they can score in one minute. Younger children excitedly time them using the second hand on the clock.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend outdoors in the fresh air. They work together to build obstacle courses. Children are friendly and polite. They show good social skills and are kind and considerate to others. For instance, older children notice when younger children look unsure and invite them to join them. Children are given plenty of opportunities to be independent. For example, children help to make snack, lay the table for mealtimes and help to water the plants. Children are confident and have high levels of self-esteem and confidence. Staff offer children praise and encouragement to support this.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY288824 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10066876 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care Age range of children 4 - 13 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 257 Name of registered person Bolwell, Catherine Louise

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Date of previous inspection 28 July 2016 Telephone number 01666 825500

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The Camp registered in 2004 and operates in Malmesbury, Wiltshire. It opens each weekday from 3pm to 6pm during school terms and from 8.15am to 6pm in the school holidays. There are three members of staff. Of these, two hold an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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