Whitley Park Funtastic Camp

Inspection of Whitley Park Funtastic Camp Whitley Park Primary And Nursery School, Brixham Road, Reading RG2 7RB

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider understands her role in in keeping children safe and protecting them from risk of harm. She ensures that staff attend regular training to help them to recognise when a child may be at risk. n The provider recognises the benefits of working in partnership with parents and others involved in children's care. She can describe how she plans to share information with them, to ensure continuity. n The provider understands the importance of evaluating the provision to identify areas for improvement. She is committed to ensuring that staff keep their knowledge and skills up to date. For example, staff attend regular training to help guide and improve their practice. n The provider understands the importance of promoting healthy lifestyle habits, such as children eating well-balanced meals and having regular physical activity. n The provider recognises her role in teaching children to value and respect

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This provision meets requirements

others. She acknowledges the importance of setting clear boundaries to help guide children's behaviour. n The provider has a wide range play materials and resources, to enable children to make independent choices in their play.

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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 EY540784 Local authority Reading Inspection number 10335535 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care

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inspection

Total number of places 50 Number of children on roll 14 Name of registered person Funtastic Kids Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01189375566 Date of previous inspection 20 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Whitley Park Funtastic Camp registered in 2016. The premises are located inside the grounds of Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School in Reading, Berkshire. The setting operates a before- and after-school club and a holiday camp. The club operates from 7.45am until 8.45am and from 3.15pm until 6.15pm, every weekday during term time. During school holidays, it is open from 10am until 2pm. There are two staff working at the provision, one of whom holds a qualified teacher qualification.

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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 her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the area of the school used by the club. n The arrangements for safeguarding children were checked. n The inspector viewed a range of documents, including paediatric first-aid certificates and staff suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

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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