Progressive Sports Active Camp at Farmborough Primary School

Inspection of Progressive Sports Active Camp at Farmborough Primary School Farmborough Primary School, The Street, Farmborough, Bath BA2 0FY

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Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

Children are warmly welcomed into the setting on arrival. Staff make time to speak with each child. They build good relationships with them. Children all of ages have fun during group games. This helps children to settle in and get to know each other. Staff make sure all children are included. They offer alternative games and tailor these to the age and interests of the children.

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy the social aspects at the club. They chat and socialise with their friends. Children make new friends and choose to spend time together during the free play sessions. They enjoy social mealtimes and staff flexibly move furniture around, making space for friends and groups of children to sit together.

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy the range of activities that staff offer. They test out their ideas and develop positive attitudes to new experiences. They show determination as they tackle challenges and different skills. Younger children develop their coordination as they explore moving in different ways. They enjoy archery and are pleased when their suction arrow lands on the target. Friends work together to help each other and staff offer useful tips and techniques to help children's success.

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need to do better?

n The provider, manager and staff ensure that children's safety is a priority. The provider has worked closely with his operations manager, greatly improving their processes to support the staff's safeguarding knowledge. Clear in-depth policies and regular training and checks are now in place. Staff are confident in how to identify and report any concerns about children, to help keep them safe. n Children are suitably involved in club life. They take care of their belongings, putting them in their designated areas. They help tidy up after activities and clear away their rubbish after meals. n Staff gain information from parents to help them get to know children. Parents say that it is the children's favourite holiday club and that staff seem passionate about what they do. n The manager and provider have good links with the school on site and the local authority. They provide an inclusive service, beneficially providing many funded

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places for children from the village and local area. n Staff know the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles. They offer good opportunities for children to be active in the fresh air. Children enjoy playing ball games on the field and exploring the challenging equipment on the playground. However, at times staff miss the opportunity to help children understand and independently follow good hygiene and healthy eating practices. n Staff communicate very well and work as a cohesive team. They deploy

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9 April 2024 themselves effectively to supervise and support children effectively. The provider supports staff's professional development suitably. Staff refresh their food safety, first aid and child protection training regularly. n Staff show a consistent approach to managing children's behaviour. They are clear in their explanations, making sure children understand what is expected of them while they are at the club. Staff observe and support children closely. They offer them prompts and reminders to help children adapt their actions appropriately and join in with the group games and routines. n The provider works with the operations manager to lead appropriate staff recruitment. They ensure staff are suitable to work with children and that they receive a thorough induction, and ongoing supervision of their coaching skills and general practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2712862 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council Inspection number 10309414 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 40 Number of children on roll 29 Name of registered person JM Sports Education Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01761470714 Date of previous inspection 21 August 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Progressive Sports Active Camp at Farmborough Primary School registered in 2023. The camp operates from Farmborough, near Bath. It operates weekdays, from 9am to 3.30pm during the school holidays only. The camp employs 10 members of staff to work with children, all of whom hold appropriate sports coaching qualifications.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed all areas and discussed with the provider how these areas are used. n The inspector observed the children, the manager and the staff and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector gained the views of parents through discussion on the day. n The inspector held a leadership and management meeting with the provider. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector including suitability checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications. n The inspector discussed with the provider and manager their procedures for safeguarding the 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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