Ultimate Activity Camps at LVS Ascot

Inspection of Ultimate Activity Camps at LVS Ascot L V S, London Road, Ascot SL5 8DR

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This provision meets requirements

Children receive a warm and friendly welcome from managers and staff. They share pertinent information with parents to ensure children are fully equipped to access the day. Most children arrive happily and confidently and are eager to join their friends and for their day at camp to start. Managers and staff offer sensitive encouragement to those that are a little reluctant or for whom it might be their first day. They encourage a 'high five' and welcome children by name. Staff support children to make friends and enjoy being part of the group. There is a happy and calm atmosphere at the camp. Children enjoy making treasure that they use later in a treasure hunt. They also enthusiastically complete their 'this is me' chart to help staff get to know them and their favourite things.

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This provision meets requirements

The provider offers an inclusive service. They have effective procedures in place to ensure children who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully included. Children behave well. Daily welcome meetings ensure all children understand the expectations and rules. Staff support children to share, such as when there is a packet of new cars to be opened and handed out. Children demonstrate a real 'can-do' attitude, they are keen to have a go and get involved in the different sessions on offer.

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need to do better?

n The camp is held on a suitable site, which has been risk assessed well and is safe and secure. Managers ensure children are safely signed into the club. They have strict procedures to ensure children are safely released at the end of the day. The provider has very specific procedures and risk assessments in place to allow even the youngest children to join the swimming sessions. They employ a dedicated lifeguard who leads these, with the support of at least two other staff. One of these is always in the water with children. Parents provide information about their child's swimming abilities and children complete a swim test at the beginning of each session, so staff understand their capabilities. This ensures children are included and learn essential life skills. n Staff receive a comprehensive induction and complete training each season. This ensures they understand their roles and responsibilities and are able to carry out

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need to do better?

these effectively. Staff comment that they feel supported, and the leaders and managers are accessible and approachable. This helps them to feel confident to ask for any extra training and support they need or to raise any concerns. n The provider has effective arrangements in place to maintain oversight of the camp. This ensures they meet requirements and maintain high standards. Leaders and managers are always looking to improve. They seek feedback from staff, children and parents on things they could do better. This enables them to

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need to do better?

8 April 2025 make improvements and deliver a camp, which meets children's needs and takes account of their wishes. n Managers and staff provide a large variety of activities for children. These are mainly based on sports and team games. There is also arts and crafts and the opportunity for free play. This allows children to be creative and also physically active. They run and navigate space carefully when playing 'scatterball' and practise throwing and kicking balls. They listen carefully to the rules and staff's instructions and participate with great enthusiasm. n Staff support children to understand emergency procedures and remind them of these daily, to enable children to respond appropriately. They carefully transition children between different areas on the site. However, at times staff expect children to sit and wait for long periods before moving to the next activity. This results in them getting restless and starting to run around.

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n Managers and staff work in close partnership with parents. They seek and share necessary and pertinent information, both verbally and through digital systems. This enables them to get to know the children quickly and to be aware of any allergies or medical needs. Staff also encourage children to complete a 'this is me' chart on their first day, to understand their interests. These are then taken into account during the camp. This supports children to feel they are a valued member of the group and that staff listen to their views.

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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 EY470771 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10372231 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 136 Number of children on roll 101 Name of registered person The Ultimate Activity Company Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 0330 1117077 Date of previous inspection 8 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Ultimate Activity Camps at LVS Ascot registered in 2013. It is one of a chain of privately owned camps and operates from LVS in Ascot, Berkshire. The club operates from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, during school holidays. There are eight staff in total, of whom two work directly with the early years children. The camp manager holds qualified teacher status. Other staff working with the children have a variety of qualifications.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with leaders. n Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at camp. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual's representative about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n Leaders and the inspector carried out a joint observation during an outdoor activity. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n Leaders showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate 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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