Candice Conway Theatre Camps LTD

Inspection of Candice Conway Theatre Camps LTD The Grange Academy, London Road, Bushey WD23 3AA

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This provision meets requirements

Children arrive with big smiles and are happy to see their friends and familiar adults. They know the arrival routines of going to their registration desk and then finding a place for their belongings. Staff create a stimulating environment, with a focus on providing activities that consistently meet children's interests. This helps children who are new to the camp to settle quickly. The base room for the youngest children is a hive of activity. Children enjoy role play, construction and sharing books with staff. They understand the routines of the day and tidy up with great enthusiasm when it is time to change activities.

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Children are confident and sociable. They ask visitors what their names are and chat about what they like to do at the camp. Children show high levels of respect for each other. They make sure their friends are clean after activities, such as baking. This includes helping them to wipe their faces and t-shirts. Children have good manners and thank each other for their help. Staff bring all the children together at the start of the day and they discuss the day ahead together. Children demonstrate they understand the rules and values of the camp. They show how they respect these through their consistently good behaviour.

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n The providers are very well organised and have highly effective procedures in place for the smooth running of this highly popular camp. The staff team is well established and committed to keeping children safe. Daily meetings, held before children arrive, enable the providers to go through the day's activities and discuss children's individual needs with staff. This results in the camp operating extremely efficiently and children having fun in a safe environment. n Children enjoy the opportunity to take part in creative arts. They learn how to use their bodies through dance and movement and look forward to the weekly performance for their parents. Staff use games to help children to warm up their voices for singing. They explain the importance of strengthening the muscles in their throats as well as bigger muscles in their bodies. n Parents speak extremely positively about the camp. They say information

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sharing from registering their children through to daily feedback is excellent. Parents say their children enjoy the activities staff provide and are very keen to return. They state their children are safe and that the staff care for them well. n Staff sensitively help children to keep learning through the summer. For example, they ask them to work out how many steps they have taken in their dance, by adding back-and-forth steps together. Staff encourage children to write their names on their pictures and bags to hold their baking. The tuck shop is a firm favourite with the children. They enjoy having their own money to

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5 August 2024 spend. Staff and older children help the youngest children to understand value and cost. They count out change to children to support children's developing understanding of money. n Staff turnover is very low, despite this, the providers have robust recruitment procedures in place. They make sure all staff are suitable to work with children and have the right skills to complement the team. Staff have access to a wealth of online training opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills. The providers regularly observe staff to monitor their practice and find ways to enhance their ongoing development. Staff report they are very well supported and they thoroughly enjoy their work at the camp. n The providers work closely with the host school on health and safety. Staff know who is expected on site when the camp is in operation. Robust risk assessments are undertaken to ensure the premises, both inside and outside, are safe and

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secure. Staff are aware of their roles and deploy themselves effectively. This helps to make sure all children are supported and supervised at all times.

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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 EY496297 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10339398 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 100 Number of children on roll 599 Name of registered person Candice Conway Theatre Camps Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07903672216 Date of previous inspection 31 July 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Candice Conway Theatre Camps LTD registered in 2016. The club opens Monday to Friday during school holidays from 8.30am to 4pm. There are 17 members of staff employed. Of these, 10 hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 2 or above.

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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 completed a tour of the premises with the provider and discussed how staff meet children's welfare needs. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector held a meeting with the provider. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of staff working at the camp. n The inspector spoke to staff, children and parents and took account of their views.

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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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