Barracudas (Godalming)

Inspection of Barracudas (Godalming) Barrow Hills School, Roke Lane, Godalming GU8 5NY

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This provision does not meet requirements

Staff do not make effective arrangements to support children's emotional well- being. At times, children wander about and are unsure of what to do. Although there are arrangements in place for a key-person system, this does not fully support children. Some children struggle to settle in and do not fully engage with staff, other children or the activities staff provide for them. Staff are not fully organised, and children's play time is wasted unnecessarily. Transitions between activities and poorly thought out daily routines restrict the time children are able to freely play. Although children are supervised effectively, staff do not fully understand or implement procedures, including managing site security.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Overall, staff provide children with choices and a variety of activities to take part in, although these are not organised well. However, most children clearly enjoy their time and chatter excitedly to each other as they play. They play games with parachutes, for instance, and make sock puppets. Some staff are attentive and caring, offering children warm praise and encouragement. This supports their self- esteem effectively. Generally, children behave well. Some children require more support to manage their feelings and behaviour. Some staff are very effective at helping children to gain an understanding of how to calm down when they are upset.

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need to do better?

n The early years leader has a clear plan of her intentions for children at the holiday club. She aims for children to develop socially during their time in the care of staff. However, poor systems in place and poor staff practice do not support these intentions. n The key-person system is not effective in ensuring that all children are happy and confident. For instance, staff do not find out adequate information about children before they start. Staff do not introduce themselves to children, who are left not knowing which staff to call on for help. Children are not supported to build bonds with their key person, or with other children. Additionally, parents do not know which members of staff care for their children. n The daily routine is not effective. Staff take too long to organise themselves, the activities and children. They do not communicate to each other effectively or deploy themselves well. Some staff are unsure what to do to support children.

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need to do better?

This means that children miss out on the planned activities, and they lack opportunities to play and have fun. For example, during some activities, children waiting for their turn had very little to engage them, and they stood and watched their friends. n Although staff who are new to the job have support and training to carry out

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need to do better?

26 July 2023 their roles, this is not effective. They are unsure of procedures on the site to keep children safe. For instance, the overall site is open and potentially allows unknown people to access the grounds. Staff do not check the identify or purpose of persons they meet on site, such as visiting school staff who are unknown to them. Staff are not confident in their roles to ensure children's safety at all times. n Children listen to what staff say and generally follow instructions swiftly. Children demonstrate their knowledge of some boundaries, such as to stay with the staff who are looking after them. n The early years leader plans activities to complement children's learning at school. For instance, children practise using scissors and listening to stories. They develop their attention and focus. n When activities are organised well, children are engaged. For instance, they play cricket, explore the nature trail and take part in bowling and rounders games.

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need to do better?

Most children are keen to join in and have fun. n Staff offer children appropriate opportunities to be physically active and develop healthy lifestyles. They support children to wash their hands before eating, for example, and chat to children about healthy options to eat at snack time. n Staff and parents provide feedback about the holiday club. Although managers use these evaluations as part of their practice, the implementation of improvements is not fully effective in ensuring that the holiday club is well run.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders and managers follow a robust recruitment process. This helps to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children. There is a strong focus on supporting staff to have a good knowledge of safeguarding, including signs and indicators of possible abuse. All staff receive regular training to keep their knowledge current. They understand their role to protect children from abuse. Staff know what actions to take if they have any concerns about children's welfare. Staff understand the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about their colleagues. However, weaknesses in staff's knowledge of site security procedures mean that children's safety is potentially compromised.

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Due date

26 July 2023 improve the key-person system to tailor care to children's individual needs, and ensure that key persons consistently support children's emotional well-being 09/08/2023

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Due date

ensure staff have the training and support they need to improve the organisation of the daily routine, including around times of transition and during adult-led activities, to support children's engagement and to ensure that children do not wait unnecessarily 09/08/2023

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Due date

ensure that all staff fully understand their roles and responsibilities to implement the setting's policies and procedures, including those that involve risk assessments and site security. 09/08/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491818 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10280770 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 576 Name of registered person Young World Leisure Group Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01480 467 567 Date of previous inspection 15 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Barracudas (Godalming) registered in 2015. It is situated within Barrow Hills School, in Godalming, Surrey. The activity camp runs from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, for four weeks through the summer holidays. Nineteen members of staff are employed. The manager and early years leader are qualified teachers.

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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 regional manager and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the holiday club. n The early years leader joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about the intentions for children. n The inspector observed the quality of provision for children, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this was having on children. n The inspector talked to the staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector completed two joint observations with the early years leader. n A meeting was held between the inspector, regional manager, manager and early years leader. The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of staff. n Parents shared their views of the holiday club with the inspector.

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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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