Tree Tops Holiday Club At Cleves School

Inspection of Tree Tops Holiday Club At Cleves School Cleves School, Oatlands Avenue, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 9TS

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This provision meets requirements

Children are happy and have fun playing with their friends. Staff consider children's interests and ideas when planning activities. For example, children enjoy building a marble run with their friends or exploring art activities. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills. For instance, children learn about the Olympic Games, and eagerly take part in running games. Staff complement the experiences children have and support their understanding of the wider world.

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This provision meets requirements

New children settle very well and are secure at the club. Staff build children's self- confidence and support their individual emotional needs. Staff spend time getting to know the children. They are enthusiastic and join in with children's play and activities. Children enjoy choosing books, which they ask staff to read to them.

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This provision meets requirements

Managers and staff have high expectations of children's behaviour. They role model good behaviour. Children's input is valued and welcomed. Staff actively seek children's views and opinions as part of their approach to self-evaluation, so that children continually benefit from a quality provision. Children behave well.

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n Staff know individual children well and are attentive to their needs. Children form strong bonds with staff and are happy and confident. Younger children enjoy accessing the designated early years room where they can take time to rest and relax. n Staff engage with children during meaningful conversations, listening to their views and opinions. Children are confident communicators. They build strong friendships and enjoy one another's company as they take part in activities, such as games, crafts and sports. This helps children to make progress with their social, physical and creative skills. Children talk about the favourite activities they enjoy. n Staff use their knowledge of children's individual interests to provide a good range of activities that motivate children to get involved. For instance, children concentrate and focus as they use the craft materials available, using their imaginations as they talk through what they are creating.

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n Staff consistently apply fair boundaries so that children understand how to behave at the club. They use explanations and gentle reminders to help children manage their emotions and consider others. This helps children to learn how to behave well. n Children play cooperatively together. They engage in table activities, such as drawing, board games and puzzles, to encourage them to sustain good levels of concentration.

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29 July 2021 n Staff talk with parents and provide information about how their children have been during the day. Parents also receive regular communication from managers. They can also find detailed information on the club website. Parents report how children are made to feel welcome at the club. They state that children sometimes request to attend additional sessions as they enjoy their time at the club so much. n The manager and staff regularly reflect on their practice and the service that is being provided. Parents and children give feedback, and staff encourage children to be involved in making decisions and planning. Children tell staff what they enjoy and suggest things that they would like to do in the club to make their time more enjoyable. n The provider has established secure systems for recruitment, induction and supervision of staff to ensure their ongoing suitability. Staff say how much they

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benefit from the excellent line management they receive. Staff complete induction and mandatory training to improve their personal effectiveness. They have regular appraisals with the provider. Staff are encouraged to access further training to develop their skills. Staff well-being is of high importance and support is provided if needed.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The managers and staff have a good understanding of their roles and responsibility to protect children from harm. They know how to recognise signs of abuse and are clear about the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about a child in their care, including the wider safeguarding issues, such as extremism and radicalisation. The provider regularly talks with staff to check their understanding of child protection procedures. Staff work well as a team to supervise children at all times to keep them safe. Staff are deployed well to supervise children as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556962 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10174833 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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inspection

Total number of places 100 Number of children on roll 321 Name of registered person Wild-Life Day Camps Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07557519566 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Tree Tops Holiday Club At Cleves School registered in 2018. It operates from Cleves School in Weybridge, Surrey. The club operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, in school holidays. There are eight members of staff.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 provider and the inspector viewed all areas of the setting and discussed how the club's activities are organised. n Time was spent speaking with children during the inspection to find out what they like about the club. n The inspector spoke with staff to find out their understanding of safeguarding and other policies. n The inspector observed children having their snack, playing and interacting with staff indoors and in the playground. n Discussions were held with parents and their views were taken into account. n The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of staff suitability checks.

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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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