Camp Beaumont - Bishop Challoner

Inspection of Camp Beaumont - Bishop Challoner Bishop Challoner School, 228 Bromley Road, Shortlands, BROMLEY BR2 0BS

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This provision meets requirements

The manager approaches her work with enthusiasm. She sets a good example of warmly greeting children and their parents when they arrive at the setting. This supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Staff encourage children to play and engage with each other nicely. They remind children about their high expectations for their behaviour. For instance, staff tell children to walk quietly and sensibly to the sports hall. Children listen well and understand that 'sharing is caring'. Staff take responsibility for keeping children safe and secure. They do this in various ways, such as recording children's injuries to monitor for any concerns.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff plan various activities that focus on promoting children's physical skills. During the inspection, for example, they plan a mini-Olympics to test young children's balance and coordination skills. Children take part in an egg-and-spoon race and parachute games. After the activities, they praise each other for their efforts and exchange 'high fives'. This makes children happy and motivated to play. Children show social confidence and talk enthusiastically about their favourite play activities to visitors. For example, young children enjoy 'colouring and drawing pictures' while older children love playing ball games.

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n Staff create and plan the play environments well. They offer children various activities based on children's age and stage of development. For instance, staff make dressing-up clothes readily available because they know children enjoy imaginative play. Children explore clothing from different cultures, which contributes to their understanding of similarities and differences between people. n Staff report receiving effective support and opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills. For example, they undergo training during their induction, focusing on supporting younger children. Staff learn to manage children's behaviour by communicating with them at eye level. As a result of this training, children understand the behavioural expectations and can play together harmoniously. Children's behaviour is good. n At snack times, staff create a sociable environment and engage children in age- appropriate and meaningful conversations covering hygiene and healthy eating

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topics. Young children are eager to comment on nutritious snacks, such as 'fruit has vitamin C', demonstrating their knowledge of good food. n Young children form close attachments with their key person. They feel comfortable seeking spontaneous cuddles and reassurance from staff. This fosters a warm and supportive environment. n Staff help children develop self-care and independence skills, such as managing

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18 July 2024 personal belongings and meeting their own needs. For example, they encourage young children to retrieve their water bottles and peel their fruit without needing assistance from staff. This promotes self-sufficiency among children. n Staff work closely with parents and professionals at the host school. This supports children's experiences and continuity of care. Parents speak highly of staff and find that communication between them is good. They talk about how much their children enjoy attending the setting and making friends. This strong partnership between parents and staff has a positive impact on children's enjoyment. n Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active. They enjoy using outdoor equipment, such as slides and climbing frames. In addition, children participate in singing songs and listening to stories being read to them. These experiences contribute to children's learning at school.

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n Senior managers serve as positive role models for staff on how to ensure children's safety. For instance, they enforce the setting's mobile phone policy in the presence of children to safeguard their privacy and well-being. n The manager seeks the views of parents and staff to identify strengths and areas for development. For instance, following an evaluation of staff's practice, she recognises the need to review children's continuous access to the outdoors to build on their interests.

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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 2674698 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10350647 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 148 Number of children on roll 41 Name of registered person CB (Oldco) Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01603851000 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Camp Beaumont - Bishop Challoner registered in 2022 and it is located in the London Borough of Bromley. The setting opens during the school holidays only from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The setting employs 17 members of staff, 2 of whom hold qualified teaching status.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the manager and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n A senior management member took the inspector on a tour of the setting. He explained how staff care for and look after children. n The manager and inspector conducted a joint observation planned for younger children. They evaluated the impact this was having on children's play and enjoyment. n The inspector spoke with managers, staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting. n Parents spoke with the inspector to discuss their experience of the setting. Written comments from parents were also gathered and taken into account.

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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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