Super Camps At Newland House School

Inspection of Super Camps At Newland House School Newland House School, Waldegrave Park, Twickenham, Middlesex TW1 4TQ

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This provision meets requirements

Children are happy and excited to attend this warm and friendly setting. Staff develop good relationships with children and know them well. Staff interact enthusiastically with children, showing an interest in their play and sharing ideas. Children are happy to share news from home and to talk about their home lives.

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy a wide range of activities that capture individual interests, both inside and in the large outdoor space. They form strong friendships as they work together on exciting group activities based on a weekly theme. For example, children explore the theme of 'space' in a sensory play activity. They work together, using different ingredients to make a birthday cake for an 'alien'. They describe the different textures and share ideas on what they should add next. Children feel motivated and challenged.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are polite and respectful to one another and their behaviour is impeccable. Leaders have developed a points system to reward good behaviour and healthy choices. Children know the rules of the setting and enthusiastically compete for team points. They take pleasure in carrying out small tasks, such as tidying up after themselves. Children demonstrate a good understanding of healthy meal choices as they select their snacks.

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n Children have good opportunities to develop their independence skills. For example, children lead activities with their peers and support new children to know the setting's routine. Children greatly enjoy this responsibility, which helps to build their confidence. n Partnerships with parents are carers are strong. Staff exchange information with parents daily so that they are aware of their children's experiences at the setting. Staff display the variety of exciting activities on offer each day on a whiteboard outside to show parents. This strong relationship helps staff to provide continuity of care. For example, staff are aware of children's preferences and habits at mealtimes and provide extra support and encouragement. Parents are aware of their child's key person and who to contact with any queries. Parents speak extremely highly of the setting. n Leaders are passionate and enthusiastic, and this culture is embedded

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throughout the setting. Managers continuously strive for improvement. They use regular feedback from staff, parents and children to make improvements to the setting. For example, parents requested that children have more choice over outdoor sporting activities. As a result, the setting now ensures that children have access to a variety of activities and sports to suit different ages and

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20 August 2021 abilities. Children have plenty of opportunity to be physically active in the well- resourced outside area, and benefit from plenty of fresh air and physical exercise. n The manager and staff create a calm, relaxed and well-organised environment. Children quickly learn the well-established routines. This supports them to feel safe and secure in the setting. n Children know about routines and boundaries in place due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, and they confidently follow these. For instance, they know not to share food or drink with their friends and to wash their hands properly. Children are aware of the importance of following good hygiene practice. n Leaders and managers support the staff very well. Staff receive a detailed induction, ongoing appraisals and training opportunities, which help them to carry out their roles effectively. Staff are enthusiastic, confident and feel well

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supported in their roles. n Staff ensure that the environment is safe and secure. They carry out daily safety checks to make sure that the setting and resources are safe. The staff continually assess the risks to children during their activities. They recognise the needs and behaviours of each child in their care and use their understanding to effectively anticipate and prevent accidents.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager ensures that staff keep their safeguarding knowledge up to date. All staff complete relevant training and discuss safeguarding issues in daily staff meetings. Staff have a thorough understanding of how to deal with concerns about children's welfare. They are familiar with the escalation policy and procedures for reporting allegations. Staff have an understanding of signs that may indicate that children are at risk of harm within the setting and within the wider community. For example, they are aware of their responsibilities under the 'Prevent' duty.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2516023 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10194535 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 84 Number of children on roll 124 Name of registered person Super Camps Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01235467300 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Super Camps at Newland House registered in 2019. It operates from Newland House Prep School in Twickenham, in the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames. The camp provides holiday day care for children aged four to 12 years from 8am to 6pm during school holidays only.

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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 their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector went on a learning walk of the areas used by the setting to see how they are organised and the range of activities provided. n The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed interactions between staff and children. n Various documents were reviewed by the inspector, including evidence of staff suitability, policies and other information relating to the running of the setting. n The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views of the setting.

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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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