Super Camps at Royal High School Bath

Inspection of Super Camps at Royal High School Bath The Royal High Prep School, Western Park East, Lansdown Road, BATH BA1 2UZ

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This provision meets requirements

Leaders plan varied and exciting opportunities for all children to access. Staff welcome children with a smile and children are eager to explore the activities of the day. Leaders ensure activities are age-appropriate and nurture children's interests. Older children focus intently as they make various structures using small bricks and proudly share, 'I am making a boat.' Younger children enjoy collecting natural objects ready to create their beach scene, linking to 'The Snail and the Whale' story staff had previously read. Children excitedly say, 'My green leaves are for the seaweed.' Children's motivation and focus is excellent.

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This provision meets requirements

Leaders have high expectations for children's behaviour and implement effective rules and boundaries. Each morning, staff gather children and ask them about the rules and children confidently list these. Children behave very well. Staff are positive role models for children, and they value their opinions and ideas. They praise children for being kind and using good manners. Children form good friendships and are kind to each other. For example, children hold back tree branches so others can pass through safely. Staff are attentive to children's needs.

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n Leaders have a strong focus on the well-being of children. They recognise how, in particular, younger children may need more time to settle. To support this they have 'time for me', where they can take part in quieter activities, such as reading. Leaders create a calm and welcoming environment, where children feel safe and secure. Children find their own belongings and can access what they need independently. n Leaders promote healthy choices and encourage good hygiene practice, such as washing hands after being outside. Children understand the importance of looking after the environment and help staff to tidy away when they have finished playing. Children benefit from well-organised outside areas and have daily opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, children enjoy the 'adventure playground' as they swing and balance along the obstacle course. n Leaders ensure that staff are deployed effectively and closely supervise the

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children. They check the numbers of children as they move between activities and staff use walkie-talkies to keep in contact with each other across the site. Staff work as an effective team and quickly meet children's needs. For example, when children fall, leaders calmly support them and implement clear first-aid procedures. Children happily go to their next activity. n Children learn about the wider world through the celebration of different cultures and traditions. For example, children make lanterns and discuss the colourful patterns, linking it to Diwali. Staff and children talk about 'big landmarks' as they

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30 July 2024 walk to their next activity. Children share ideas with each other such as Eiffel Tower and Statue of Liberty. Children recall experiences of visiting landmarks, and they share these as a group. n Leaders ensure staff have regular appraisals and have access to training, supporting their professional development. Staff report they enjoy working at the club and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Leaders and staff reflect on their practice at the end of each day. They work well together and communication between them is excellent. n Parents speak enthusiastically about the club. They report on the consistent information sharing, providing a good overview of what their children have been doing during their day. Parents speak highly of the leaders and state how their children enjoy the time they spend at the club.

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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 2679126 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council Inspection number 10350605 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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Total number of places 60 Number of children on roll 80 Name of registered person Super Camps Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01235 467303 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Super Camps at Royal High School Bath registered in 2022. It is part of a national chain that operates holiday playschemes. It is open weekdays during school holidays from 8am until 6pm. The camp employs five members of staff.

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n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at the holiday club. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n Parents shared their views of the holiday club with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of 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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