Atlas Camps Winchcombe

Inspection of Atlas Camps Winchcombe Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School, Back Lane, Winchcombe, Cheltenham GL54 5PZ

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This provision meets requirements

Children are supported by the nurturing and friendly staff team to feel safe and secure. They separate from their parents and carers with ease and are eager to investigate the activities on offer. Children enjoy drawing pictures, which they carefully colour in with felt-tip pens. Staff sit alongside them and engage in conversation, which helps them get to know each other better. They make children laugh and giggle, which supports them to feel happy and relaxed during their time at the club.

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This provision meets requirements

Each morning, children and staff come together for a morning briefing. During this time, staff and children introduce themselves and they go through the club's rules and routine for the day. Staff sit with young children to make sure they understand and provide them with further explanations if not. They support children's confidence and self-esteem effectively. Children are encouraged to share their ideas for activities they would like to do during their time at the club. Young children share their thoughts with staff who sit next to them. Staff encourage them to raise their hand and tell the rest of the group. Young children state that they would like to draw and play on the 'trim trail'. Staff listen attentively to the children's ideas. This demonstrates that they value children's contribution to the discussion.

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n Children are encouraged to be an active member of the club. They create signs and decorations for the entrance to make this more welcoming, especially for children who might be new. Children copy video tutorials to help them draw familiar movie characters. All children are involved and display high levels of effort and concentration, becoming completely absorbed in the activity. n Children benefit from regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They play a range of group games together. Children have fun as they play hide and seek tag. They delight in running between the school playground and adjoining field. Young children buddy up with a staff member at first but quickly build the confidence required to become more independent in their play. n Staff support children's awareness of a healthy lifestyle. They remind children to follow good hygiene procedures, such as washing their hands before snack time.

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Staff talk to children about healthy choices and explain that fruit or vegetables are a good option for a mid-morning snack. Children independently access their water bottles throughout the day. Staff offer gentle reminders to young children to have a drink. n Leaders work hard to build partnerships with the local community. During the

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26 July 2023 summer holidays, they invite external professionals, such as police officers, well- being coaches and charity workers, to come to the club, lead activities and share information about their role with the children. These sessions are planned to inspire children and also develop their familiarity and respect for the community. n Leaders promote the well-being of their staff effectively. They host regular staff meetings to support staff to get together with their colleagues across all sites to discuss upcoming holiday clubs. Staff are encouraged to take part in a range of training to develop their knowledge and skills. Leaders recently introduced an incentive scheme to reward staff members who commit to regular hours. Leaders highlight that consistency is key to the quality of their provision and, therefore, they reward staff for making this happen. n Staff share information with parents about children's time at the club in a range

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of ways. As well as daily discussions at drop off and collection times, staff add information to the white board at the entrance to the club. The club's social media pages are often updated with photographs and information about past and upcoming activities, so parents can discuss this with their children at home. n Leaders strive for excellence. They continuously look for ways to enhance the already good opportunities on offer for children and regularly seek parent feedback. Parents can share instant feedback with leaders by scanning a QR code which is on display at the entrance to the club. This encourages parents to quickly share their feedback. Parents are also invited to compliment particular staff members, so this can be recognised and rewarded by leaders.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff undertake regular training to keep their knowledge of child protection practice up to date. Leaders regularly test staff to ensure that all staff understand their responsibilities for safeguarding and know where to seek further information if required. Staff have a suitable understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. They know the procedures to follow should they need to report a concern for a child's welfare. Staff are aware of how to handle and report allegations against a fellow member of staff.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2644215 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10298809 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 36 Number of children on roll 36 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 Winchcombe registered in 2021 and operates from Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School. The club offers care from Monday to Friday between the hours of 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 staff's interactions with children and monitored children's engagement in a range of play activities, indoors and outdoors. n The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed documentation including the suitability of staff and paediatric first-aid certificates. n The inspector met with members of the leadership team to discuss how the provision is organised.

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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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