Junior Adventures Group @ Highover JMI SG4

Inspection of Energy Kidz Out Of School Club - Highover JMI SG4 Highover J M I And Nursery School, Cambridge Road, Hitchin SG4 0JP

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This provision meets requirements

n During the inspection, the provider spoke about obtaining detailed information from parents about children's needs and interests so that staff know how to help children to feel secure. She understands the importance of implementing a flexible activity programme to take account of what children would like to do at the camp each day. High priority is placed on offering daily wellness activities, such as yoga, to support children's emotional well-being. The camp's 'learning to thrive' programme helps to develop children's knowledge and skills in first aid, growing vegetables and food preparation, to support a healthy lifestyle. n The provider understands the importance of working in partnership with children to promote positive behaviour. Staff encourage all children to understand and contribute to the camp rules. This helps to provide them with a sense of belonging. Each morning staff share the camp rules with children, so they know

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This provision meets requirements

how staff will implement these to support a consistent approach to managing behaviour. n During the inspection, the provider spoke about the robust measures in place to ensure children follow a good hygiene routine. Children are given the opportunity to be energetic and join in with a good variety of physical activities that develop their balance, control and coordination. n The provider, manager and staff know the correct procedure to follow should they have any concerns about a child's welfare or the conduct of a member of staff. Staff receive thorough ongoing training and support to extend and embed their safeguarding knowledge. They are aware of how the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic may have affected some families. A robust system is in place to ensure that children are only collected by authorised individuals at the end of the day. The provider conducts regular compliance visits to ensure that

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all requirements are being met. n The provider is highly reflective on the service they provide. She seeks the views of children, staff and parents. This informs continuous improvement so that children are given the very best opportunities and experiences. As a result of recent feedback, the provider has improved the camp activity programme to now include even more varied experiences from visiting organisations. n Staff conduct regular risk assessments of the areas used by children. These are generally satisfactory. However, on the day of the inspection, a notice board fell from a table. This was moved to reduce the risk of this happening again.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554441 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10174238 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 60 Number of children on roll 127 Name of registered person Energy Kidz Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07970499197 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Energy Kidz Out Of School Club - Highover JMI SG4 registered in 2017 and operates from Highover School in Hitchin. The camp employs seven members of staff, all of whom hold relevant qualifications. The camp opens from Monday to Friday during school summer holidays. Sessions are from 8.30am until 5.30pm.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector held a meeting with the provider to talk about how the camp is run and to check that all legal requirements are met. n She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting. n The inspector conducted a tour of all areas of the premises used by children. n The provider and the inspector talked about how activities are planned to take account of children's interests and abilities.

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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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29 July 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.

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