Camp Beaumont - UCS

Inspection of Camp Beaumont - UCS University College School Sports Ground, Hocroft Road, London NW2 2BN

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This provision does not meet requirements

Staff do not fully implement the health procedures in place to keep children safe. Children's health care needs are compromised, particularly those with serious medical requirements. Staff are not following company procedures robustly enough by gathering the required information from parents about children's needs before they are admitted to the setting. Staff are not fully aware of these needs or how to treat them. This means that should a child have a medical emergency at the setting, staff would not have the necessary information to attend to them.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Children enjoy being together and playing in their group room and they behave well. However, some of the resources and activities on offer are not organised well enough and are limited, lacking sufficient challenge or stimulation for children. Children do not always receive support from staff to develop their enjoyment through well-thought-out activities and experiences, meaning that some children lose interest and wander around. During colder weather, there are reduced opportunities for children to play outdoors. Staff do not give enough consideration on how to engage children in physical play indoors to fully support their large motor skills and balance as well as enjoyment and fun.

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need to do better?

n Staff do not follow procedures to ensure children's health needs are prioritised. They do not have clear instructions about what medication to administer, when it is needed and how it should be stored. Information which has been shared by parents at registration is not communicated to staff. n Some staff provide children with warm interactions, however, the quality by other staff is poor. Weak areas of staff engagement with children is not identified swiftly enough. There is a lack of focused and consistent interactions for the youngest children at this setting. n There is training and supervision for staff in order to support practice and monitor performance. However, the effectiveness on the implementation of this by some staff is not evident. n Staff remind children to blow their noses and encourage them to wash their hands and use the toilet independently. Children can freely access their water

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need to do better?

bottles with staff occasionally giving them gentle reminders. n Children enjoy listening to the story of 'The Gruffalo'. Staff help bring the book to life by reading with enthusiasm and getting into character; this helps children get drawn into the story further. Children show high levels of participation and active listening when they are purposefully engaged. n Children behave well. They listen to instructions and learn to follow the routines as staff provide them with guidance and expectations for behaviour. Staff

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need to do better?

14 February 2024 provide appropriate reminders when needed to help guide children. Children enjoy spending time together. n There is an organised reception area where parents and children are greeted each morning and checked into the setting. There are arrangements in place for risk assessments to ensure the premises are safe and secure. n Parents receive suitable information about the club. They receive information prior to their children attending, which includes details about activities and what to provide in relation to these. Parents also have access to a website with information and guidance. Daily handovers between staff and parents ensure information about children is shared.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

ensure staff have suitable knowledge and understanding for administering medicines to children, including children with serious allergies, in order to keep them safe 28/03/2024

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Due date

improve arrangements for the monitoring of staff practice, to identify weaknesses and target training to support more effectively 28/02/2024

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Due date

ensure that equipment and resources are organised in a way that meets the needs of children to provide an environment that is challenging, exciting and engaging. 28/02/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2655590 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10303047 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 158 Number of children on roll 54 Name of registered person CB (Oldco) Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01603851000 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Camp Beaumont – UCS registered in 2021 and is based in the London Borough of Barnet. It operates from University College School Sports Ground. The camp opens during school holidays from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.

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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 the manager and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed a sample of the required documentation, such as staff suitability documents. n The manager and inspector completed a tour of all areas of the setting and discussed the activities on offer. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector spoke to staff and managers at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

14 February 2024 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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Inspection activities

14 February 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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