Funtastic Kids Highwood

Inspection of Funtastic Kids Highwood Highwood Primary School, Reading RG5 3JE

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This provision meets requirements

Staff have created a welcoming and inclusive environment for children. They greet children with friendly smiles and work quickly to get to know them, especially those that are new to the club. Children settle in well and quickly become involved in an array of activities of their choosing. The staff sit with the children and share their enthusiasm as they play games and engage in positive back-and-forth interactions. This helps the children to feel safe and secure, and they develop a sense of belonging.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff encourage all children to participate in a welcome meeting to discuss the events and activities on offer throughout the day. They talk to children about behavioural expectations, safety rules and boundaries. Children are polite as they sit and listen to what staff tell them. They are keen to offer their views by placing their hands in the air to respond to questions asked of them. This creates a respectful culture where children feel valued and listened to.

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy well-thought-out activities indoors and outside in the fresh air. For instance, children that prefer to stay inside enjoy crafts where they can make their individual Christmas cards or decorations. The children that choose to engage in activities outside have fun as they play archery and flying disc target games. The staff clearly explain the rules of the games, and children excitedly take their turns and cheer on their friends.

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need to do better?

n There are effective systems in place to ensure that all staff receive thorough inductions that help them to understand their responsibilities. Staff that are new to the club receive tailored support and guidance by leaders and other long- standing staff. This helps them to develop their self-confidence and understanding of the expectations of their roles. Additionally, staff are provided with key training that helps them to increase their skills and build on what they know. This benefits the children's emotional well-being. n The staff are good role models and communicate with children in a friendly, caring and respectful manner. They ensure that the youngest children receive extra support during games, activities and social interactions. Children of all ages display high levels of engagement as they participate in conversations. For example, the younger children discuss what they are building as they play with

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small construction toys. They offer advice and praise to each other's work as they talk about aspects of their creations. The positive interactions help children to build meaningful relationships. n Children follow good hygiene routines. For instance, they wash their hands

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23 December 2024 before participating in a cooking activity, before meals and after using the toilet. This is regularly reinforced by staff. Additionally, staff promote healthy eating as they talk to children about fuelling their bodies with healthy food and drinking plenty of water. Staff supervise children well at mealtimes. Children enjoy this social time and develop good habits to keep themselves well. n Staff help all children to recognise risks and understand ways in which they can keep themselves safe. For instance, when all the children have arrived at the club, they practise the fire evacuation procedure. When outside in the designated area, staff praise the children for their prompt action in leaving the building as safely and swiftly as possible. Children have a sense of achievement and accomplishment. n Parent partnership is effective. Leaders and staff seek information about children's interests and care needs prior to children attending. This helps staff

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tailor activities and the environment to suit the individual needs of all children. Staff share details with parents about their child's time at the club, such as what they have eaten and activities they have experienced. Parents express that their children come home happy and full of excitement to share what they have enjoyed doing while 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 EY542878 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10367675 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 50 Number of children on roll 166 Name of registered person Funtastic Kids Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07931820351 Date of previous inspection 19 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Funtastic Kids Highwood registered in 2017. The holiday camp operates from Highwood Primary School in Reading, Berkshire. The holiday camp is open each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, during the school holidays. There are six staff, including a qualified sports coach. Of these, three have appropriate early years qualifications.

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n The manager showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the club. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed interactions between the children and staff. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working at the club.

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23 December 2024 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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23 December 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.

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