Atlas Camps Gloucester - Linden

Inspection of Atlas Camps Gloucester - Linden Linden Primary School, Linden Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL1 5HU

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy their time at the holiday club. They form close relationships with the kind and friendly staff. Children behave very well and are familiar with the club's rules and routines. As older children play hide and seek tag, they respect and follow boundaries put in place by staff. Children do not hide or run any further than where staff have specified. For example, no further than the tree or the 'play pod'.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are supported to make decisions about the activities they would like to take part in. Younger children enthusiastically run and jump on to a pedal that shoots 'rockets' into the sky. They gaze up at the sky in awe and talk to their friends and staff about how far it is gone. Children collect their rocket when it has returned to the ground and line up again to await their next turn.

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This provision meets requirements

Children's individuality and uniqueness is celebrated. They are respectful and accepting of each other and enjoy discussions with staff about their home life and families. For example, children discuss the different languages that members of their family speak and talk about the individuals that live in their household.

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n Staff have a very good knowledge and understanding of children's individual needs. They are excellent role models, particularly in relation to social interactions with children. Staff are patient and talk to younger children in an age-appropriate way. This supports their understanding and engagement during their time at the club. Children's well-being is given high priority and staff regularly check in with them to make sure they feel happy and content. n Staff provide children with plenty of opportunities for outdoor play and exercise in the well-resourced playground. Children confidently run around as they play football with staff on the field. Through football activities, staff help children to develop an appreciation for teamwork and perseverance. Children display accurate movement and coordination as they shoot at the net to score a goal. n Children are supported to remain hydrated throughout the day. When involved

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in energetic play, staff remind children to take regular rest breaks and have a drink from their water bottle. Staff support younger children's care needs well. They regularly ask children if they need to use the toilet and remind them to wash their hands before returning to play. n Leaders have procedures in place to continually evaluate and improve the service they provide for children and their families. They have recently assigned a member of the leadership team with the role of evaluating children's experiences of the club. As a result, they have reviewed settling-in procedures and introduced exciting experiences such as the use of bubble machines when

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1 June 2022 welcoming new children to the club. This supports children to feel welcomed and promotes their emotional well-being. n Children play well together. Staff reward children with stickers and certificates to encourage the clubs core values, such as teamwork and honesty. If children need further support, staff make specific provision to ensure that there is a fair and consistent approach that meets children's differing needs. n Leaders encourage parents to share feedback about the service they provide through regular online surveys. Parents are complimentary about staff and value how well they know their children's individual personalities. They state they feel thoroughly informed about children's time at the club and appreciate the wide variety of activities on offer. n Staff receive ongoing support and supervision from leaders. They attend regular meetings with the wider team to share information and receive training. Camp

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managers across all locations communicate with each other frequently through the use of an online group chat. This allows camp managers and staff to share activity ideas and offer support to one other. Staff state that they feel well supported by managers and display great enjoyment in their role.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders have robust recruitment and vetting procedures in place to ensure that those working with children are suitable for their role. Staff keep their knowledge of how to keep children safe up to date by regularly attending safeguarding training. Staff are aware of the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of harm and know the procedures to follow to report allegations. Staff demonstrate an awareness of wider safeguarding issues. For instance, they are alert to the signs and behaviours that may indicate a child is being subject to extreme views. Children are taught to take responsibility for their safety and manage risks appropriately. Staff practise fire drills with children each morning to help them learn how to respond in case of an emergency.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556434 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10174606 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 24 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person Atlas All-Stars Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0800 772 0743 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Atlas Camps Gloucester - Linden registered in 2018. The club is based at Linden Primary School in Gloucester. It offers care Monday to Friday, between 8am and 5pm during school holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with leaders of the club and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed children's interactions with staff and monitored their engagement in a range of play activities indoors and outside. n The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection, and considered digital feedback from parents. n The inspector reviewed documentation including the suitability of staff and paediatric first-aid certificates. n The inspector met with leaders to discuss how they organise and evaluate the provision.

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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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