Premier Education Holiday Camp at Twickenham Prep School

Inspection of Premier Education Holiday Camp at Twickenham Prep School Twickenham Preparatory School, 43 High Street, Hampton TW12 2SA

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This provision meets requirements

Staff work well as a team, providing a range of enjoyable resources and activities in a welcoming environment for children. The manager is the assigned key person for all the early years children. She takes responsibility for ensuring that they are happy and their needs are met. Children enjoy close and caring relationships with all staff, which support their emotional well-being effectively. Staff set high expectations for children's behaviour. They talk to children about being kind and looking after each other. Children behave well.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff observe children's play and help them to develop their skills. For instance, when staff notice that children are practising their ball skills, they tell children, 'Well done. You are really good at this.' This gives children confidence and it motivates them to persevere. Children do not shy away from praising each other's work, which shows their positive attitudes to play. A good example of this is when a younger child admires the work of older children and comment, 'Wow, that's amazing'. Staff establish an effective partnership with the host school. They communicate relevant information, including concerns about a child's welfare. This ensures that children receive the support that they need for their comfort and safety.

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n The director and manager are strong leaders. They demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of their responsibilities relating to child protection. The director and manager respond promptly to any arising concerns to promote children's safety and welfare effectively. n Staff plan age-appropriate and enjoyable activities for all children. For example, they motivate children to roll and pass balls to each other during a warm-up activity. Staff help children to collaborate and interact well with each other. During the activity, children are ecstatic and express their excitement through loud cheers. They learn skills that complement their learning at school. n Staff take a positive approach to managing children's behaviour. They set an example of how children should treat and respect each other. This often leads to children showing kindness, care and compassion towards their peers. For instance, when younger children encounter an upset child, they hug them and

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say, 'It's okay to be sad'. Children's behaviour is very good. n At the camp, children enjoy various sports activities, such as target games, hockey and cricket. These activities help children to develop their physical skills and teach them how to play safely. In addition, children follow good hygiene routines, such as handwashing. This practice reduces the spread of germs and contributes to children's good health.

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10 April 2024 n Staff are vigilant in their supervision of children. For instance, they watch children closely, inside and outside, to minimise accidents. At mealtimes, staff sit with children and engage them in age-appropriate conversations. This makes mealtimes a social occasion and it promotes children's personal development well. n Staff are happy with the support and training opportunities they receive from leaders. Recent training has enhanced staff's knowledge of how to differentiate and adapt activities as part of their inclusive practice. This has had a positive impact on children's participation and attitudes towards play. n Children take part in arts and crafts activities. They enjoy drawing and using scissors independently with increasing precision and focus. They tell staff enthusiastically, 'I can cut it.' Children gain confidence in their abilities. n Staff work effectively with other professionals, such as the local authority and

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teachers from the host school. They also establish close relationships with parents. Parents are very pleased with the service they receive. They state that their children have fun and staff are always friendly and professional. However, staff do not always provide parents with as much information as possible about their children's experiences at the camp to keep them fully informed. n The director and manager work closely with staff to evaluate the quality of the provision. They also obtain the views of parents to help identify strengths and areas for further development.

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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 2743199 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10337754 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 32 Number of children on roll 26 Name of registered person Physical Development Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01344592351 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Premier Education Holiday Camp at Twickenham Prep School registered in 2023. It operates from Twickenham Prep School, which is located in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The camp is open from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, during school holidays only. Three staff members work at the camp, including the manager, who holds qualified teacher status. The other staff members hold relevant sports qualifications at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector took account of the views of parents through verbal feedback. She also talked to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The manager and inspector observed children's play and evaluated the impact it had on their overall development. n The director and manager showed the inspector around the premises. They discussed the current arrangements for assessing risks, security, child supervision and how staff are deployed in all areas. n The inspector discussed leadership and safeguarding matters with the director. She checked the relevant documents, including staff's qualifications, training certificates and evidence of staff suitability.

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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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