Kids Gym Ltd (t/a The Little Gym)

Inspection of Kids Gym Ltd (t/a The Little Gym) University of Westminster, Sports Ground, Cavendish Road, LONDON W4 3UH

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This provision meets requirements

Children receive a warm welcome from the caring staff, which helps them to settle in quickly in this friendly club. Children enjoy close and caring relationships with all staff, which support their emotional well-being effectively. This is is due to good team work from all the staff and the assigned key-person system for the children that helps them feel secure and happy.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff set high expectations for children's behaviour. Children listen to staff and follow instructions well. Staff regularly reinforce the rules of the club. For example, during the morning session, staff discuss how to use equipment safely. Children raise their hands and discuss the importance of these rules in keeping themselves safe. All children, even the youngest, understand what is expected of them and behave exceptionally well.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff plan a variety of activities for children to take part in, which are based on developing children's gymnastic interest. They observe children's play and help them to develop their physical skills. For instance, when staff notice that children are practising their balancing skills, they tell children, 'Well done. You did it.' This gives children confidence, and it motivates them to persevere as they develop new skills.

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n The dedicated and enthusiastic manager has good oversight of the club. Effective communication between managers and staff help to ensure that children's needs are met. Activity planning is based around themes, which promote children in developing their physical skills. n Staff provide children with a good balance of adult-led and children's choice of activities. Staff are attentive to the needs of children and engage in conversation. For instance, they sit alongside children during free-play activities. This helps to develop children's social interactions. n Staff organise the environment to foster children's imagination. Children play very well together as they take turns. During a parachute game, staff encourage children to close their eyes and move in different ways, such as 'flying in the air', they listen with interest as children share their own thoughts and ideas. These activities engross children in their play and support their concentration and social

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skills. n Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills. They learn how to manage their own physical abilities as they use the gymnastics equipment. Staff closely supervise children and offer support when needed. Children learn how to manage risk taking safely.

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29 May 2024 n Children take part in arts and crafts activities. They enjoy drawing and using resources independently with increasing precision and focus. They tell staff enthusiastically, 'I did it' as they write their own name. Children gain confidence in their abilities. n Staff discuss they feel valued and supported by the manager. They have opportunities to enhance their skills through a thorough induction and regular training opportunities. Recent training has enhanced staff's knowledge of how to use songs and dance movements to promote children's listening and attention skills. This has had a positive impact on children's participation and attitudes towards play. n The manager reflects regularly on her practice so she can introduce improvements. She seeks the views of the parents to involve them in decision- making about their club. For example, she is aware of the importance of healthy eating and knows that she can share more information to support children and

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families attending the club. n The management team places high importance on keeping children safe. The premises are secure. Staff carry out daily risk assessments to ensure that areas used by children are suitable for their needs. Good procedures are in place for parents collecting their children to ensure their safety. n The manager ensures that there is good communication with parents. Verbal feedback is provided at the end of the day. Parents complete an 'All About Me' form when their child enrols. Staff ensure that they use this information to help children settle and meet their needs. This helps children feel secure and safe. n Staff have high expectations and are positive role models for the children. They show respect as they speak and listen to the children while engaging with each other. Children behave well and display good manners.

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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 EY387368 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10347015 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 25 Number of children on roll 150 Name of registered person Kids Gym Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0208 994 3729 Date of previous inspection 17 August 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Kids Gym Ltd (t/a The Little Gym) out-of-school holiday camp registered in 2009 and is privately owned. The holiday club operates from a purpose-built gymnastics centre in the grounds of The University of Westminster sports ground in Chiswick, in the London Borough of Hounslow. The holiday club operates each weekday during the main school holidays from 9am to 4pm, apart from Friday when it closes at 12 midday. The holiday club employs 13 members of staff. The manager and two other staff hold qualifications at level 3.

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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 club. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the club. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the club. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the manager. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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