Ultimate Activity Camps At Godstowe School

Inspection of Ultimate Activity Camps At Godstowe School Godstowe Preparatory School, Shrubbery Road, HIGH WYCOMBE, Buckinghamshire HP13 6PR

p.1

This provision meets requirements

Children are settled and comfortable in this welcoming camp. Staff are exceptionally caring and genuinely enjoy interacting and having fun with the children. Children are highly valued. Rewarding strategies such as encouraging children to give themselves a 'high five,' help children to become confident and resilient individuals.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

Children's physical development and well-being are well supported. Staff provide plenty of opportunities for children to exercise on a daily basis. For example, children warm up and stretch out, before they negotiate hitting the balls back and forth with age-appropriate racquets, and practise their physical skills. Children enjoy running freely on the soft outdoor play surface and exploring the outdoor equipment, such as the climbing frame and slide. Children are curious and engaged learners. For example, they enjoyed searching the school grounds on their nature trail, using magnifying glasses to explore their findings further.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

Children's individual needs are carefully considered and met effectively. Staff follow each child's interests and engage well with the children in their play. For example, they play alongside children as they enjoy pushing cars and trains or building a tower with blocks. Children behave well. Overall, children benefit from a range of well-planned stimulating activities. They enjoy their time, looking at books and getting messy with the art and craft activities on offer.

p.2

need to do better?

n Leaders and managers make effective changes and adapt the provision, due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. They have worked hard to adapt their provision to re-open to provide parents, children, and staff, a safe place for children to attend during the school holidays. Parents make positive comments and children tell the inspector how much they love to attend the camp. n Staff promote good behaviour and encourage children to be respectful towards one another. They are effective role models and have high expectations of children. Children are reminded of the rules of the camp. For example, at the start of the camp, staff recap the rules and discuss the use of 'kind hands, kind feet and kind words to our friends'. This helps children to know and remember what is expected of them. n Leaders, managers, and staff reflect on the provision to identify and build on good practice. They actively seek the views of parents and children, then use

p.2

need to do better?

the resulting information to plan improvements. For example, changes have been made to parking and the 'meet and greet' location, acting on views shared by parents at previous camps. Self-evaluation leads to a well-targeted action

p.2

need to do better?

2 August 2021 plan for improvements. n Professional development is strong. Staff are encouraged to further their own qualifications and careers. They speak very highly of the support that they receive from leaders and managers and of the comprehensive induction and training they receive. Leaders and managers implement systems to ensure that staff's well-being is consistently supported. For example, all staff talk to the inspector of the camp's nomination of staff recognition reward. This means that staff feel valued and enjoy their roles. n Staff have a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. Children are included in planning and evaluating all activities. As a result, children are motivated and enthusiastic. Overall, children remain occupied in their chosen activities throughout the session. However, during some large group sessions, there is scope to further improve this so that all children are

p.2

need to do better?

fully engaged and do not tire and lose interest. n The atmosphere in the camp is positive and children respond well to familiar routines, games, and activities. For example, children sit in a circle and enjoy playing 'duck, duck, goose' in the large playground area, tapping their friends on their shoulders. Children who are new to the club receive effective support from their key person. This helps children to form friendships and feel happy and secure. n Staff encourage conversation about the benefits of healthy food on children's bodies, and children understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. For example, staff remind children of the importance of rehydrating after undertaking physical exercise and how fruits, such as bananas, provide them with energy.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

Leaders, managers, and all staff have a good understanding of their role to keep children safe. They are aware of the possible indicators that could suggest a child is at risk of harm and know the correct procedure to follow if they have any concerns. They have a good understanding of wider safeguarding matters, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The leadership team implements robust recruitment and vetting procedures. This helps to ensure that staff are suitable to work with the children. A thorough induction process ensures that new staff are aware of their role within the camp.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 2521154 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10194582 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 104 Number of children on roll 168 Name of registered person The Ultimate Activity Company Ltd

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 0330 111 7077 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Ultimate Activity Camps At Godstowe School, is one of a number of provisions run by The Ultimate Activity Company Ltd. This setting registered in 2019 and operates from Godstowe School, in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The setting operates each weekday from 8am until 6pm, during the Easter and summer holidays. The setting employs 13 staff, four of whom have qualified teacher status.

p.4

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 have taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector conducted had a learning walk through all areas of the setting, with the operations manager to explain the camp's curriculum. n Parents shared their views through written feedback. The inspector took these views into account. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions during activities and assessed the impact on these. n The inspector looked at a sample of the documentation. This included evidence about suitability and training records.

p.5

Inspection activities

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

2 August 2021 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6