Active Camps - Oxford

Inspection of Active Camps - Oxford Summerfields School, Mayfield Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 7EN

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This provision meets requirements

Children have fun and enjoy their time at the holiday camp. They are keen to take part in the wide variety of activities on offer. Children are comfortable in the care of the friendly and welcoming staff. They get to know the other children in their group and settle quickly. Children behave well and are considerate of one another. For instance, they take turns to hold the door open for each other. Children thank their friends politely and display good manners.

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This provision meets requirements

Children experience the benefits of spending plenty of time outside. They learn about the importance of staying in the shade when the weather is too hot and drinking water to keep hydrated. Younger children become immersed in imagining they are going on a safari adventure. They tiptoe through the trees as they pretend to search for animals. They discuss the different sounds they can hear and things they can see as they explore together. Children are engaged, focused and are confident to share their thoughts and ideas. Older children relish the challenge of scaling the vertical climbing wall and ladders on the adventure playground. They keep trying and persevere as they encourage each other to get to the top. Children move around the play equipment absorbed in their make-believe games. They are happy and have fun together.

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n Leaders carefully consider how to organise the camp to best meet the needs of the children attending. They separate children into their different age groups and provide activities that are suitable for their abilities. Staff remain in the same group to provide consistent care and get to know the children well. n Children benefit from high energy activities throughout the day. For example, they participate in team games of football and dodgeball. Younger children race around as they play tag. They laugh and giggle as they chase each other during a game of 'What's the time Mr Wolf.' They relish the opportunities to be physically active. n Staff recognise that children need periods of rest and time to unwind. Children listen to stories and look at books independently. They play with toy dinosaurs and build structures with blocks. Staff join in their play and ensure children are supported to get involved with something that interests them.

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n Staff provide children with opportunities to be creative. For example, younger children make animal masks. They stick different materials together and carefully cut out holes for eyes. Older children work together in small groups to make three-dimensional structures. They discuss their ideas and collaborate to build their creations. Staff praise and celebrate children's hard work. Children demonstrate pride in their achievements.

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10 August 2022 n Staff clearly explain the rules and behavioural expectations of the camp to children before activities. Children demonstrate their understanding of these by listening and following staff's clear instructions. Where children struggle with their behaviour, staff gently and sensitively support them to make positive choices. n Leaders are committed to ensuring they provide an inclusive camp. They aim to meet the needs of all children that attend. They put in place effective support for vulnerable children and children with special educational needs and/ or disabilities. Staff liaise effectively with parents and/or carers to ensure they know children well and have all the information they need to successfully provide them with good quality care and experiences. n Leaders make use of staff's knowledge and skills to enhance the provision they can offer to children. For example, staff that speak different languages help

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children that speak English as an additional language by explaining instructions in their home language. They translate for children when they do not understand and help them to learn new words and phrases in English. Children benefit immensely from this support that increases their ability to join in and become fully involved in all the experiences. n Staff involve children in planning the camp themes and activities. They talk to children about their interests and favourite things. Staff listen to children's feedback and use their suggestions to create the routine for the next day. Children are valued and develop a sense of belonging in the camp.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders place the highest priority on children's safety when attending the camp. They risk assess the premises to ensure hazards to children are minimised. Staff communicate effectively with one another to ensure children are safely supervised when moving around the site. Leaders ensure that staff's suitability to work with children is checked. They have robust recruitment and induction procedures in place to ensure staff understand their responsibilities. Staff understand how to report any concerns they may have about children's welfare. They know the signs that may suggest a child is at risk of abuse. Staff know what to do if they are worried about the conduct of adults working with children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2579606 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10239477 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 120 Number of children on roll 150 Name of registered person Oxford Active Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01865 594324 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Active Camps - Oxford registered in 2020. It operates from Summerfields School in Oxford. The camp employs 11 members of staff, three of whom hold relevant paediatric first-aid certificates. The camp operates from Monday to Friday during school holidays only. Sessions are from 8.15am until 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the holiday club has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact with the leaders and staff and has taken this into account in her evaluation of the setting. n Leaders showed the inspector the spaces used and discussed how the holiday camp is organised. n The inspector spoke to staff and children at suitable points during the inspection. n The manager carried out a joint observation of an activity with the inspector. n The inspector observed children taking part in activities both indoors and outside.

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10 August 2022 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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