Barracudas (Brighton)

Inspection of Barracudas (Brighton) Patcham High School, Ladies Mile Road, BRIGHTON BN1 8PB

p.1

This provision meets requirements

Children arrive full of enthusiasm for their busy day ahead. They settle quickly as they greet their friends and get involved with activities. Staff welcome children warmly and introduce them to each other. Together, children speak with confidence about their self-registration pictures. Staff develop good relationships with children. When children are still settling in, staff offer them reassurance and provide them with plenty of different activities to join in with.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

Staff provide children with clear information about the expectations of their behaviour at the beginning of each day. For example, younger children sit together as staff discuss the importance of being respectful and using 'kind hands'. Staff encourage older children to prepare their own rules and review them together often. Children follow instructions with ease and behave remarkably well.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

Qualified instructors support children to develop new skills in a range of sports. For example, children energetically demonstrate their strong swimming skills in the indoor pool. Children actively engage as they try out sports, such as archery and basketball. Staff also provide arts and crafts activities that promote children's creativity. Children have access to a broad range of exciting activities.

p.2

need to do better?

n Leaders provide plenty of enriching experiences for children to enjoy. They carefully plan activities that are suited to different age groups of children. For example, young children participate in activities about marine creatures. Staff read to them enthusiastically. Children enjoy an exciting story that teaches them more about the topic. They listen attentively and staff carefully check their comprehension of the story. Children enjoy access to books. n Staff support children to learn about good health and hygiene. For example, children learn about washing their hands before they eat. Children and staff discuss nutrition and create posters about the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. Staff also provide children with consistent messages about remaining active and keeping hydrated. Children receive information that increases their understanding of a healthy lifestyle. n Mealtimes are an enjoyable and social occasion. Children sit together and

p.2

need to do better?

engage in meaningful discussions about their families and the Easter holidays. Staff use these opportunities to check on children's well-being and together they discuss what they are enjoying most about their day. Children communicate confidently and build new friendships with those around them. n Staff know children well. They use effective communication with parents to ensure they have a good understanding of children's needs. For example, where

p.2

need to do better?

8 April 2025 children have special educational needs and/or disabilities, leaders gain information from parents and other professionals involved in children's care. Together, they implement effective plans to ensure that all children are supported fully at the holiday club. n Staff complete regular risk assessments to keep children safe during their activities. For example, they frequently review areas, such as the field, to identify any potential new hazards. Staff also encourage children to consider risks for themselves. For example, they talk to younger children about staying together in their groups as they move around the school. Through this, children's understanding of personal safety is promoted. n Leaders have a clear oversight for the effective training of staff. They have a robust recruitment procedure in place, which ensures that all staff complete a rigorous induction training programme before they commence working at the

p.2

need to do better?

holiday club. Staff explain that training is highly informative. They discuss that the training supports them with information about safeguarding and managing allergies, for example. Staff development is supported well. n Parents and carers share highly positive views of the setting. They explain how much their children enjoy coming to the holiday club. Parents and carers feel well informed about their children's activities and are complimentary about the support children receive for their well-being. Partnerships are embedded securely.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY442332 Local authority Brighton and Hove Inspection number 10392141 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 188 Number of children on roll 670 Name of registered person Young World Leisure Group Limited

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 01480 467 567 Date of previous inspection 6 August 2019

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Barracudas (Brighton) opened in 2012. The activity camp operates in Patcham High School in Brighton. The camp operates each weekday for four weeks during the summer holidays and two weeks at Easter, from 8am to 6pm. There are 20 members of staff, most of whom are qualified between level 3 and level 6.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector discussed the leadership and management of the holiday club with leaders. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n Parents and carers shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

p.4

Inspection activities

8 April 2025 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

8 April 2025 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6