Club Excel @ Beaumont School

Inspection of Club Excel @ Beaumont School Beaumont School, Oakwood Drive, St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL4 0XB

p.1

This provision meets requirements

Children arrive happily and are excited to spend time at this setting. They separate from carers with ease and run to greet their friends. Children establish close relationships with staff and other children. They are friendly and courteous to each other as well as those in different groups. For example, when going on their nature walk, children proudly sing their 'Mini Camp' song and wave cheerfully to their friends.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy taking part in a variety of age-appropriate activities, both inside and in the safe, enclosed outside area. Staff are aware of the importance of providing opportunities for physical play. They have adapted one of the rooms indoors into an interactive soft play area. Children are excited to use the inflatable climbing area and ball pool. They particularly enjoy investigating the 'interactive cones' and delight at controlling the different sounds they make.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

Children demonstrate they feel secure in the setting. They happily approach visitors and chat to them confidently. Staff role model kind behaviour and have a nurturing approach. When children become upset or tired, they seek out their key worker out for reassurance and comfort.

p.2

need to do better?

n Children are learning to be independent. They take pride in completing age- appropriate tasks by themselves. For example, they pour their own cups of water and tidy up activities throughout the day. n Conflict is resolved well. Staff use age-appropriate language to help children understand the importance of taking turns. They talk with them about the importance of using 'kind hands' during play. Children are learning to be respectful to one another. n Staff are knowledgeable about the children they care for. Leaders have established effective methods of communication with parents. This ensures staff have access to vital information to support the needs of individual children. n Directors, managers, and staff provide a safe environment for children. They complete regular risk assessments of the premises. Directors also analyse health and safety data to ensure individual activities remain safe for all participants.

p.2

need to do better?

n Staff are highly qualified and knowledgeable about the way children develop. They adapt their approach to meet the needs of individual children. For example, staff vary the level of help they offer children during mealtimes. This supports children's growing confidence. n Parents speak highly about the setting. They comment on the variety of activities on offer. Parents praise the staff for their nurturing approach to

p.2

need to do better?

4 August 2021 children and carers. For example, when a child struggles to settle, parents are encouraged to telephone during the day to put their minds at rest. n Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour. They use circle time to discuss the rules of the setting and why they are important. For example, children know not to wear shoes on soft play equipment. However, staff are not consistent in enforcing these rules which can lead to confusion. n Children are developing an understanding of healthy lifestyles. Staff provide a choice of healthy snacks, and children have access to water throughout the day. Children and staff sit at tables together for lunch. They talk about the different foods they enjoy and demonstrate good table manners. n All staff are knowledgeable about their responsibility to keep children safe. They know the procedure to follow if a child has an accident and demonstrate good

p.2

need to do better?

emergency first-aid knowledge. Staff support children's understanding of good hygiene practices. Children know to wash their hands regularly to keep the germs away, and to never share their lunch with their friends. n Staff supervise children's play well. They engage well with children during all activities. Staff encourage children's curiosity by asking meaningful questions and allowing children plenty of time to respond. For example, staff give children challenging clues to guess what their favourite farm animals are.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

Staff, managers, and directors all have secure knowledge and understanding about the referral process to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. They know the signs and symptoms that could indicate that a child is at risk of harm. Staff also complete comprehensive safeguarding and health and safety training prior to them starting in the setting. This supports them to gain the knowledge needed to promote children's safety. Directors have a rigorous recruitment and induction process in place. This helps to ensure all staff who have contact with children are suitable. Staff supervise children well. They make sure children are always within their sight.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY557659 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10174984 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 240 Number of children on roll 600 Name of registered person Club Excel Lesuire Ltd

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 01923469475 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Club Excel @ Beaumont School registered in 2018.The setting operates from Beaumont school in Hertfordshire. It is one of seven settings operated by the provider. The setting operates Monday to Friday, from 8.30am until 5.30pm during school holidays.

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 has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke to children, staff, directors, and managers at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of activities indoors and outdoors. n The inspector reviewed relevant documents, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training. n The inspector observed interactions between staff and children throughout the inspection.

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

4 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