Premier Sport Holiday Camps

Inspection of Premier Sport Holiday Camps Tadpole Farm C Of E Academy, Greene Street, Tadpole Garden Village, Swindon, Swindon SN25 2QS

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Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in this camp, even those who are new and attending for the first time. Staff take time to get the know the children, are friendly, welcoming, and supportive. They sit with the children and talk to them to get to know them. Staff support children in joining in with the activities and learning the new games. Children enthusiastically join in with the parachute game of 'catch a mouse'. They shake the parachute and wait their turn to have a go at being the mouse that crawls under it.

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This provision meets requirements

Children quickly learn the routines with guidance from the staff. They know to sit at the table for snack and lunch and to put their rubbish in the bin. Children are confident to ask staff for help when they struggle to peel their banana or open their packet of cheese. Staff help children become familiar with the new environment. Staff put out cones along the corridor, so the children know the way from the hall to the toilets and outside areas.

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This provision meets requirements

Parents report their children say they feel safe at the camp and know who to go to for reassurance. They state their children thoroughly enjoy the camp and come home tired from all the physical activities. Staff take time to talk to parents about their children's day and any changes in family circumstances that may affect their children's well-being.

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n Children's behaviour is good. They sit and chat happily with their new friends at mealtimes. They join in with large group activities and games and play with other children cooperatively. Children have a 'fun agreement' and this helps them learn about the rules and expectations of the camp. They talk daily about how they need to respect others and follow the staff's instructions. Children quickly work together to collect the balls when they roll off the parachute, for example. n The manager monitors staff's practice and provides feedback on how they can make improvements to the activities they provide. Staff attend regular training and reflect on how this has improved their knowledge and ability to adjust activities to meet the varying needs of children. They speak in detail about how they can fully include children with disabilities into activities and put in place rules to ensure everyone has a go.

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need to do better?

n Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Indoors, they enjoy kicking footballs at the goals and throwing beanbags in the 'hoop challenge'. They vigorously shake the parachute and try and roll the balls off it. Outdoors, children play football, tag and learn tennis and lacrosse skills.

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need to do better?

26 October 2021 n Children can choose quieter activities if they wish. They can play board games, solve puzzles and colour in pictures. The owner has clear priorities for improvement and is currently introducing new activities into the camp. Children now have opportunities to bake. The owner has also used outside companies to offer children new opportunities, such as learning circus skills. She continues to look at ways to make the camp more exciting for the children and increase their experiences. n Staff use lots of praise and encouragement to support children to persevere and have a go. When children learn to bounce a bean bag with a tennis racket, staff demonstrate how to do it. When children want to give up because they cannot do it, staff say, 'there is no such thing as can't', and children try again and succeed. This promotes children's self-esteem.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The owner, managers and staff have a good knowledge of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. They know who to contact if worried about a child's welfare or the conduct of a colleague. The owner has made improvements since the last inspection and now the majority of staff have a full paediatric first-aid certificate. This further safeguards children. Recruitment procedures are robust and help ensure staff are suitable to work with children, and their suitability is checked ongoing. Staff check the premises daily, so that it is safe and secure for the children. They encourage children to learn about their own safety, explaining the playground may be slippery when wet.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2518642 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10209023 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 40 Number of children on roll 33 Name of registered person Legacy Fitness Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07798717243 Date of previous inspection 27 August 2021

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Information about this early years setting

Premier Sport Holiday Camps registered in 2019. It runs from Tadpole Farm Primary School. The camp operates from 8.30am to 5pm, during school holidays only. The owner is a qualified teacher. There are five members of staff working with the children. Two hold sports coaching degrees and the remaining three staff are qualified sports coaches.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 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 owner carried out a joint observation of an activity with the inspector and together they evaluated the staff's interactions with the children and the impact on children's enjoyment. n The inspector had a tour of the premises with the manager. The manager explained the routines and activities offered to the children. n The owner showed the inspector some documentation, including suitability checks, first-aid certificates, and insurance. n The inspector read some feedback from parents about their children's experiences at the camp and took their views into account. n The inspector observed the staff and children during their activities, indoors and outdoors. She spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the

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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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