The Strings Club - Hampstead Holiday Camp

Inspection of The Strings Club - Hampstead Holiday Camp Holy Trinity Primary School, Trinity Walk, LONDON NW3 5SQ

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This provision meets requirements

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this welcoming club. They develop secure relationships and are well cared for by the cheerful and motivating staff. This helps children to feel safe and secure. Children know that staff respect and listen to their views. For instance, children help to devise the 'golden rules' for their behaviour in the club. This adds to their sense of belonging. Children form good friendships and enjoy each other's company. They converse happily together as they take part in games and activities.

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This provision meets requirements

Children respond positively to the staff's high expectations. They are kind and respectful to each other and concentrate well at activities. For example, children show good attention to detail as they create 'superhero' pictures. They use their own ideas to create patterns or mix new colours. Children confidently acquire new skills, such as how to hold and strum a ukulele. They develop a wider vocabulary of words as they learn about the different parts of the instruments. Children are well supported by the staff, who quickly notice when they need some help or encouragement to join in. They enjoy practising what they have learned as they play along to familiar songs.

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n The club owner speaks passionately about providing a high-quality service, so that all children have a happy and positive experience at the club. She seeks feedback from parents, staff and children and works hard to improve the service. The club owner has successfully addressed previous weaknesses in her own and staff's understanding of safeguarding. n Staff say that they thoroughly enjoy working at the club. They report that they receive good support and training, to help them deliver the club's activities and keep children safe. n Staff gather a range of information from parents. They use this effectively to cater for children's individual care needs. For instance, staff know that some children have special dietary requirements. Therefore, they are vigilant at mealtimes and ensure that children do not share food. n There is a good focus on supporting children's mental and physical well-being. Staff help children to understand and manage their emotions in positive ways,

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such as through discussions or breathing exercises. Children enjoy practising a 'superhero stance', which helps them to feel calm and brave. n Children have lots of opportunities to play outdoors in the secure playground. They play games and practise skills, such as running, skipping and kicking a ball. This contributes to their physical health and well-being. n Children learn to appreciate the natural environment. For example, during a

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16 February 2022 'mindfulness' activity they explore and compare the smells of herbs and the textures of tree bark. n Staff ensure that children have a clear understanding of the expectations for behaviour. They support children to recall the club rules and reflect on how they must treat others. Children behave well and show empathy for each other. For example, children are concerned and go to help when one of their peers falls over. n Children enjoy their time at the club and are keen to take part in the wide range of activities. They display very positive attitudes to their learning. Children listen and concentrate as they play a rhythmic hand-clapping game. They try hard as they learn to play a new instrument, and experiment with new ideas in their creative artwork. n Staff support children's confidence and self-esteem effectively. For instance, they create a 'wow board' where children record and celebrate their

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achievements at the club. Children proudly add their comments, such as 'I was brave' and 'I tried hard'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and provider take the lead safeguarding roles in the club. They and the staff demonstrate a secure understanding of safeguarding issues. This includes broader issues, such as the risks children may face from radicalisation. Staff know how to identify signs of abuse and neglect. They know the procedures to follow if they become concerned about a child's welfare or the behaviour of an adult working with children. Staff competently assess risks, so that children play in a safe and secure environment. The provider carries out robust checks on staff, to ensure that they are suitable to work with children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537038 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10217852 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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Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person The Strings Club Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0121 296 0204 Date of previous inspection 27 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The Strings Club - Hampstead Holiday Camp registered in 2016. It operates from The Holy Trinity Primary School in Hampstead, in the London Borough of Camden. The club opens Monday to Friday from 8am to 5.30pm, during the school holidays. The provider employs five members of staff to work with the children. Some staff hold qualifications in music.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first inspection the provider has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken this into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The manager and provider showed the inspector around the premises. They discussed how the club is organised and the experiences they provide for children. n Staff and children shared their views with the inspector at appropriate times during the inspection. The inspector also looked at written feedback from parents. n The inspector discussed issues, such as safeguarding procedures, staff recruitment and training with the provider. n The inspector looked at some of the club's documents including safeguarding policies, staff's suitability checks and paediatric first-aid certificates.

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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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