Ultimate Activity Camps At Brentwood School

Inspection of Ultimate Activity Camps At Brentwood School Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex CM15 8EE

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This provision meets requirements

Children arrive at the main entrance and are greeted by kind and caring staff who welcome them and take time to ask how they and their parents are. From the start of the children's day, they are made to feel valued and that staff have a genuine interest in their well-being. As a result, children enter the activity camp happily and part from their parents and carers with ease.

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This provision meets requirements

Once on site, children are informed which colour group they are going to be in that day and what special activities are planned for that group, such as swimming. This ensures that children are familiar with what activities to expect during their day. Staff spend time talking with parents to ascertain any specific information about how the children have been since they last attended and whether there is anything new they need to know. Staff have high expectations of the children and share information about the activity camp rules and boundaries with each group first thing in the morning. Children listen carefully and show that they understand the rules and what is expected of them. They talk about using kind voices such as not saying anything unkind to each other. They understand to be mindful of how they respect each other's personal space.

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n The activity camp is run by a dedicated head office team of staff who support the setting managers and on-site staff effectively. Robust recruitment and induction procedures help to ensure that staff are suitable to fulfil their roles. Staff receive effective coaching by way of regular supervision meetings with managers. They are provided with a training package to help to enhance their knowledge and deliver the activities in accordance with the corporate procedures. n Activity camp managers provide honest feedback to the head office management team at the end of every camp. This enables senior managers to review and evaluate the effectiveness of policies, activities and support to further enhance and adapt future camps. Parents also feed into the review process through questionnaires. n Parents spoken to at the time of the inspection share that they are really pleased with the activity camp. Many comment on the friendliness of the staff and how

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they always feel that their children are safe and well-cared for. Parents like the fact that there are a number of returning staff each holiday camp and say that this has helped them to build a good relationship with the staff team. n Children enthusiastically participate in a wide range of activities. For example, they enjoy regular swimming sessions, participate in sports activities and learn new skills. During their swimming sessions, they make use of floats, diving

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1 November 2024 accessories and inflatable toys to enhance their enjoyment. Older children have fun jumping and diving into the deeper pool. Showing off their skills to their friends and the staff. n Children enjoy each other's company and form small friendship groups. Younger children freely choose from a selection of resources in the base room. They make models out of different coloured dough and chat confidently to each other and staff about what they are making. n Children negotiate and take turns well when enjoying large board games. They understand the rules and enjoy the challenge of trying to beat their friends. Children speak to each other with respect and value each other's views. They jokingly join a favourite soft toy into the games, counting it as an additional child when lining up to move from one space to another. n Children have fun using their body movements to manoeuvre racing vehicles.

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Staff encourage them to race each other from one end of a hall to the other. They celebrate the children's achievements when they master making them move effectively. n Children enjoy sitting together in the dining room to share their snack and mealtimes. Staff remind them about eating their savoury foods first and saving some items to enjoy later in the day. Children transport their drinking water bottles as they move from one activity to another ensuring that they drink throughout the day to remain hydrated.

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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 EY497875 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10368708 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 160 Number of children on roll 109 Name of registered person The Ultimate Activity Company Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 0330 111 7077 Date of previous inspection 21 February 2024

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Information about this early years setting

Ultimate Activity Camps At Brentwood School registered in 2016. The camp is open each weekday from 8am until 6pm during the February and autumn half terms, and in the Easter and summer school holidays. The provider employs eight members of staff, four of whom have qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and assessed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while at the activity camp. n The inspector spoke to staff at appropriate times and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The manager and operations manager showed the inspector relevant documentation in relation to 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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