S4K Holiday Camp - Langley College Sports Centre

Inspection of S4K Holiday Camp - Langley College Sports Centre East Berkshire College, Station Road, Langley, Slough SL3 8BY

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This provision meets requirements

n The managers and staff provide stimulating environments, indoors and outdoors, with accessible resources to engage and motivate children. They understand the importance of adapting activities and including children's ideas to support children to respect and value others' opinions. n The managers fully explain how they ensure children's ongoing safety. Staff complete regular safeguarding training. Daily risk assessments make sure the building and all areas used by the children are safe and free from potential hazards and if they are concerned that a child may be at risk at home. In addition, they are aware of the process for raising concerns about the behaviour or actions or colleagues should the need arise. n The managers stress the importance of building strong relationships with parents. They have effective arrangements to update parents on any changes. Staff make themselves available to parents to share information about their

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children and to answer day-to-day queries. n The managers and staff know how to implement positive behaviour strategies. Staff share the rules and expectations of behaviour with children when they first start. They use regular praise and encouragement to reinforce good behaviour. Children are awarded points for positive behaviour and respect club rules. Children who have difficulties managing their behaviour are supported by staff, who are able explain why their behaviour is inappropriate and what they need to do to improve. n The managers demonstrate how they follow a robust recruitment procedure. They obtain required checks to enable them to make decisions about staff's suitability in order to safeguard children. The managers provide all staff with ongoing supervision opportunities, which promote the interests of all children. n The managers recognise the importance of evaluating their provision, including

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using information from staff, parents and children. They confidently discuss how they plan activities according to children's likes and dislikes, to keep them engaged and stimulated.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2659781 Local authority Slough Inspection number 10332896 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 Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 60 Number of children on roll 60 Name of registered person Sport4kids UK Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01753 793000 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

S4K Holiday Camp - Langley College Sports Centre registered in 2021. The setting employs five members of staff, of whom the manager holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The club operates from Monday to Friday during school holidays only. Session are from 8am until 6pm.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed documentation, such as information relating to the vetting of staff and registers. n Discussions between the managers, staff and inspector explored topics, such as safeguarding, inclusion and partnerships with parents. n The area manager explained to the inspector how he evaluates his provision and the inspector assessed the effectiveness of this. n The area manager took the inspector on a tour around the school premises used by the club and explained how each area would be utilised.

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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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