Cascade Camps at Westbrook Hay School

Inspection of Cascade Camps at Westbrook Hay School Westbrook Hay Preparatory School, London Road, Hemel Hempstead HP1 2RF

p.1

This provision meets requirements

Children arrive happily and are keen to find out what activities are available to them. Staff welcome new children very warmly. They take time to show them around. This helps children to quickly settle and feel secure in their new surroundings. Although the camp is in its very early stages for the summer, children enjoy coming together as a group. They get to know one another through sharing their names and offering news on something they like. Staff do the same and mutual respect is quickly gained. Children are making friends very quickly and the behaviour of children throughout the camp is excellent.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

Children have many opportunities to be active. They take part in various sports, such as football, swimming and inflatable obstacle courses. They younger children thoroughly enjoy being in the superb garden area of the school. They are free to climb, balance and run around, which they do with great delight. At other times, staff take children to other areas of the extensive grounds, such as the woodland. Here, they explore the natural environment and find great delight in nature. Children listen well to staff and respect the boundaries they put in place. This helps all children to explore and play safely.

p.2

need to do better?

n The provider is very well organised and has highly effective procedures in place for the running of his camps. He sets out his high expectations of staff right from their recruitment. The provider make sure all staff are suitable to work with children and have the right skills to complement the team in which they will work. Induction and training days enable staff to understand all the policies and procedures, including safeguarding and behaviour management. Staff report they are very well supported by the provider and managers and many return to work at the camp throughout the year. n Staff get to know children as well as they can before they start to attend. Daily conversations with parents help to re-enforce important information. For example, staff check allergies with parents and ask for a daily password for when their child is collected. This further supports children's safety and well- being.

p.2

need to do better?

n Children benefit from a well-resourced environment. Every child is engaged in their chosen activities. This is because they choose the resources and toys they want to play with. Staff show a genuine interest and kindness towards the children. They are always close by to offer support to children or to join in with their play. n Parents talk very positively about the camp. They say their children enjoy the activities staff provide and are very keen to return. Parents feel their children

p.2

need to do better?

17 July 2024 have settled in extremely quickly, are safe and that the staff care for them well. n Staff sensitively support children to continue learning through the summer. They are aware that some children's learning can dip through long school holidays. Staff are keen to not let this happen. With this is mind, they help children to keep thinking about mathematics, such as through counting how many children are present and adding others on as they arrive. Staff encourage children to write their names on their pictures. Children are proud to show that they can do this by themselves. n Children have lots of opportunity to be imaginative and creative in their play. They enjoy construction activities and talk in detail about building roads and office blocks. Other children like to dress up and play imaginatively. The drawing area is popular and children draw or colour in pictures with precision and skill.

p.2

need to do better?

n Staff work hard to keep children safe. They carry out robust risk assessments to ensure the premises, both inside and outside, are safe and secure. The host school ensures the provider is aware of who is on site and what work is being carried out. Staff are aware of their roles and deploy themselves effectively. This helps to make sure all children are supported and supervised at all times.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

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

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 2672362 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10344263 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

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

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 200 Number of children on roll 112 Name of registered person Cascade Social Enterprise Ltd

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 07395087250 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Cascade Camps at Westbrook Hay School registered in 2022. It operates from Westbrook Hay School, Hemel Hempstead. The camp is open from 8am to 6pm during the school holidays.

p.4

Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the camp has 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 setting. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the provider. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector held discussions with staff, children and parents to assess their views. n A meeting was held with the provider. The inspector reviewed staff's suitability checks and a sample of policies and procedures were looked at. This included documents relating to safeguarding and complaints.

p.5

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

17 July 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6