Atlas Camps Cheltenham - Greatfield Park

Inspection of Atlas Camps Cheltenham - Greatfield Park Greatfield Park Primary School, Hulbert Crescent, Up Hatherley, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 3FZ

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This provision meets requirements

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the camp, making choices from the wide range of activities planned by the staff to meet their interests. Children quickly build friendships with children from a wider community and learn about each other's differences and backgrounds.

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This provision meets requirements

The well-qualified and experienced staff are very attentive and involve themselves eagerly in children's play. They use positive interactions and model key skills to support children to develop their independence. For instance, younger children respond well to prompts from staff about using scissors safely as they play.

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This provision meets requirements

Children's physical skills are very well supported. They learn to use a range of tools and resources correctly, such as gym equipment in the hall. For example, during a team gymnastics game, staff demonstrate how to safely buckaroo like a horse over a vault box. They support children to learn the difference between a pencil roll, a barrel roll and a forward roll as they act being a monkey. Children cheer on their friends as they attempt new moves. They shout 'You're so springy' as they bunny hop, and giggle and scream as others crawl about like a crocodile. Children negotiate the rules well to ensure their safety and staff praise their excellent behaviour and listening skills.

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n The welcoming environment and friendly staff help all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to gain a good sense of belonging. Children form strong attachments to familiar staff that support their emotional well-being. Staff take time to listen to the children, helping them to express their feelings and find solutions to problems. n Children play cooperatively and happily. They confidently select resources and games they can play together, such as 'Granny's Footsteps' and 'Danish Longball'. Children engage in routines enthusiastically, there is a sense of fun and enjoyment as they tidy away resources and prepare for new activities or lunch. This is because staff model and encourage appropriate behaviour and social skills extremely well. They show their clear enjoyment in activities and it is infectious. n The camp manager and staff form very positive relationships with parents. This

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highly effective two-way flow of information provides a consistent approach to children's care. Parents are very complimentary about the staff. They say 'They are so full of energy' and are 'lovely, engaging, motivating and inspiring for children'. n Children of all ages thoroughly enjoy being imaginative and artistic as staff

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29 July 2021 provide excellent opportunities for them to express their own ideas. For example, children develop their creativity as they use a selection of resources to paint and draw. They paint stunning landscapes and draw beautiful gardens. Younger children design their own card games and staff play along, cleverly adapting the game to add subtraction skills to extend the challenge of matching and addition. n Leaders welcome staff's, children's and parents' suggestions and ideas. Staff continually ask children what they would like to do throughout the session. Children know their views and opinions are valued. This ensures children feel respected and appreciated. Staff reflect well on their practice and make improvements. For instance, they have reorganised the play environment to offer a chill-out space where children can be quiet, rest or read. n Leaders use robust recruitment, vetting and induction arrangements that help

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them ensure staff are suitable for their role. Senior managers monitor staff skills well as they work towards higher qualifications and identify further training to improve practice, such as greater knowledge of the early years foundation stage requirements.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety is at the heart of everything staff do. Leaders regularly question staff on their understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure they can implement them effectively. The camp manager and staff are very confident in their responsibility to report any child protection concerns to appropriate authorities. They attend regular child protection training to sustain their knowledge and leaders provide an excellent range of written policies and procedures, which are implemented successfully to protect children's welfare. Staff consistently talk to the children about the importance of safety as they remind them of the rules and encourage them to negotiate space and take turns during their play. This ensures children develop their own understanding of risk as they keep themselves and others safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2518338 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10194579 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

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Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 44 Name of registered person Atlas All-Stars Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0800 772 0743 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Atlas Camps Cheltenham - Greatfield Park registered in January 2019. It is one of several settings owned by Atlas All-Stars Limited. The setting operates from Greatfield Park Primary School, Up Hatherley, Cheltenham. It offers care during school holidays from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The setting employs four people who work directly with the children. Of these, one holds qualified teacher status and one a relevant qualification at level 6.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used by the children. n The inspector observed children's interaction with staff and their engagement in a range of play activities, indoors and outside. n The inspector held a meeting with the camp manager and spoke to children during the inspection. She took account of parents' views from digital feedback questionnaires.

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We carried out this inspection 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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