Holiday Academy

Inspection of Holiday Academy Princess Rd, London NW1 8LJ

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n The provider describes how she reflects carefully on the service which she provides. She explains how she uses her evaluation to enhance the activities which are provided for groups of children. For example, the provider discusses how she has developed strategies to support children in making choices about which activities they want to take part in. n The provider describes the range of activities available at the club. She demonstrates an understanding of how to provide a rich variety of experiences for children. For instance, staff offer children drama and dance classes, arts and crafts sessions, and a wide variety of games, books and toys. n The provider understands her duty to keep children safe. She has clear procedures to follow if she, or a member of staff, have any concerns about the welfare of a child. The provider describes how she will identify any child who may be at risk. There are robust strategies to ensure that staff are suitable to

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work with children and the provider carries out relevant checks. She ensures that staff know how to report any concerns which they may have about a colleague. n The provider discusses how she supports staff's professional development. She explains that she puts training opportunities in place, including online courses, and regular supervisions and appraisals. n The provider has high expectations for children's behaviour. She confidently describes how children will be supported in thinking about the impact of their actions on others. The provider discusses the strategies staff use to enable children to express themselves, and learn how to be respectful to staff and each other. n The provider explains how she plans to help children to think about how they are different and the same. She discusses how she will create opportunities for children to experience resources and activities, which may not be available to

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them outside of the club. n Children's emotional well-being and happiness are a priority for the provider. She discusses how she will focus on creating activities designed to help children to learn how to make friends and develop their social skills.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY481334 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10219639 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 64 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Peel, Ruth Miranda

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reference number

Telephone number 07585 002 327 Date of previous inspection 12 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Holiday Academy registered in 2014. It operates from Primrose Hill Primary School in the London Borough of Camden. The setting is open during school holidays from 8.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. The provider employs 22 staff, 13 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications.

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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 this into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector talked to the provider about the range of activities which she provides for children and how she supports their emotional well-being. The provider discussed her expectations for children's behaviour while attending the club. n The provider talked about how she supports staff to develop their skills and knowledge, and how she reflects on the service which she provides for children and their parents. n The provider discussed how she would use the premises, and provide children with a range of activities inside and outdoors. n The inspector viewed a sample of the documentation that the provider uses in the club. These included how children's attendance is recorded and the checks

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she carries out to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children.

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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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