Ultimate Activity Camps At Queen's College

Inspection of Ultimate Activity Camps At Queen's College Queens College, Trull Road, Taunton TA1 4QS

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This provision meets requirements

Children eagerly arrive and quickly settle into discussions with their friends. Staff warmly greet children and their families and know returning children well. They reassure and comfort new children and they soon join in with the wide range of activities on offer. This helps children feel valued, helping to build their positive attitudes and confidence. Children demonstrate high levels of engagement and focus. For example, younger children explore the adventure playground and run in between trees chasing their friends, they say, 'this is my favourite'. Older children enjoy parachute games and staff encourage them to make choices, as they choose what game they would like to play next. Staff frequently praise children's efforts and ideas, successfully promoting children's self-esteem and sense of belonging. Children are extremely confident within the camp and develop positive relationships with the fun, enthusiastic staff.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff organise and deliver a diverse range of activities to captivate and inspire children, such as yoga, swimming and tennis. They foster children's ability to gain new skills effectively and explore how their bodies move. Staff encourage children to collaborate during team games, helping to nurture their friendships and build on their social skills.

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n Leaders demonstrates good oversight of the provision, resulting in a well- organised environment. The transitions between activities are seamless, helping children to understand what is happening next. Leaders have clear aims for the camp and staff feel empowered to plan daily routines to meet children's needs. For example, activities are adapted for younger children to ensure they are not too challenging. Leaders support staff well and they report high levels of well- being. Staff receive appropriate training before each camp, including safeguarding. This ensures they are clear about their roles and responsibilities. Staff work well together as a team, with leaders providing consistent support. n Staff are excellent role models and have high expectations for children. They remind them of the camp's rules in a gentle manner, ensuring children understand what is expected of them. Children listen well, use their manners

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and show respect to staff. They respond positively to routines and boundaries, to keep themselves and others safe. For example, children hold hands and walk safely in a line to their next activity. Staff interact with children in a fun and engaging way, highly valuing their opinions and thoughts. This fosters children's good behaviour. n Leaders and staff know children well, those who want to sit quietly have a comfortable space and a selection of books available to them. Younger children

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8 April 2025 benefit from having a dedicated space, allowing them time away from the busy camp when needed. Leaders ensure staff have the knowledge and skills to fully support the younger children, helping them to feel safe and secure. Staff interact well with children and older children enjoy telling them about their family and home life. n Staff support children to develop an awareness of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. They promote healthy choices and encourage good hygiene practices. Snack time is a sociable occasion, when staff sit with the children and chat to them. Staff remind children to have regular drinks and children know they need to wash their hands prior to eating. They ensure children apply sun cream and explain the importance of this. Staff inspire children to take responsibility for their belongings, encouraging them to be independent. n Parent partnership is good. Leaders and staff place focus on the reassuring

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presence at drop off and pick up times and answer any questions parents may have. Staff work closely with parents to share information, ensuring they meet children's specific individual needs. Parents receive a schedule of activities and leaders ensure they notify parents of any changes to this. Parents complete regular questionnaires and leaders value their feedback.

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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 EY490182 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 10392287 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 128 Number of children on roll 134 Name of registered person The Ultimate Activity Company Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 0330 111 7077 Date of previous inspection 14 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Ultimate Activity Camps At Queen's College registered in 2015 and is one of 36 camps run by the same provider. It operates from Queen's College, on the outskirts of Taunton, Somerset. The setting operates during designated school holidays only, and is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. There are ten members of staff and, of these, two hold a level 6 qualification and above.

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n The inspector observed children's interactions during play and discussed the activities provided to them with staff. n The inspector observed staff practice and considered the impact these have on children's play experiences. n Leaders provided the inspector with a sample of documents, including evidence of suitability of staff and first aid. n Children spoke to the inspector about their time at the camp. n The inspector met with leaders to discuss the leadership and organisation of the camp. n Staff spoke to the inspector during convenient times throughout the inspection.

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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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