Barracudas (Hayes)

Inspection of Barracudas (Hayes) Hayes School, West Common Road, BROMLEY BR2 7DB

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This provision meets requirements

Staff plan stimulating play activities that cater to children's ages and abilities. For example, they provide various outdoor activities for younger children. Children enjoy ball games and practising their throwing and running skills, which help to promote their physical skills. They jump in delight to show their enthusiasm for these activities. Children are highly motivated to play. During group times, staff engage children in discussions about caring for the environment. They read storybooks to help children to understand topics, such as pollution and recycling.

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This provision meets requirements

Parents and carers have a favourable view of the setting, noting that their children enjoy their time there. During the inspection, it is clear that children are happy and spend their time purposefully. Children, including the young ones, take care of their personal needs. This includes looking after their belongings. Children show high levels of independence skills.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff promote children's positive behaviour. They interact warmly with all children and praise them for their good listening skills. This promotes children's self-esteem and confidence. Staff also encourage cooperation by guiding children to play well together under their careful supervision. They conduct regular headcounts to ensure that all children are accounted for, which helps to create a safe environment.

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need to do better?

n The managers have established a clear and focused aim for the setting, which demonstrates their strong commitment to their roles. They work well together to evaluate their practices rigorously. For example, the managers are currently reviewing the daily routines for the young children so they continue to benefit fully from their experiences each day. n Staff are enthusiastic about their work. They feel well supported and engage in professional development opportunities. Following training, staff increased their knowledge of how to plan interesting and enjoyable activities. As a result, children gain new skills, including interests, hobbies and sports. n Parents report that their children are happy and enjoy attending. They are particularly pleased with the broad range of play activities on offer. Parents also feel that staff communicate well with them, informing them about their children's time in the setting. The strong partnership with parents helps to

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need to do better?

support children's care and well-being. n Children develop strong relationships with staff, who are warm and kind practitioners. They know they can approach staff for help or with any questions. This gives children the confidence to play and explore their environment freely.

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9 April 2025 n Staff observe children's play and provide opportunities for them to develop their creative skills. For example, during a planned activity, staff encourage children to design their sea creatures using various art and craft materials. In other activities, children practise their drawing and writing skills, which complement their learning in school. They work together to build train tracks, demonstrating their imaginations. All children, including the younger ones, have a great time in the setting. n Children's behaviour is good. They listen attentively and play collaboratively with one another. The managers recognise that children would benefit from even more reminders from staff about the expectations for their behaviour, especially during group activities. n Staff protect children's health effectively. For instance, they ensure that children wash their hands properly before handling food. Additionally, staff engage

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children in discussions about the benefits of food for their bodies. Children have plenty of opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise, helping them learn to lead a healthy lifestyle. n Staff warmly welcome children from diverse backgrounds and cultures. They foster an inclusive environment and provide extra support to those who need it, such as allowing children additional time and attention. This approach enables all children to engage actively in activities, fostering positive attitudes towards their play. n The managers are well informed about how to support children's play and development. They supervise staff well so they can provide children with the best experiences in the setting. Additionally, the managers ensure that each young child is assigned a key person who caters to their individual needs. This promotes children's emotional well-being effectively.

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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 EY544368 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10372344 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 150 Number of children on roll 148 Name of registered person Young World Leisure Group Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01480 467 567 Date of previous inspection 12 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Barracudas (Hayes) registered in 2017. It is independently run and operates from Hayes School in the London Borough of Bromley. The setting is open Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, during the Easter and summer school holidays, excluding bank holidays. There are 10 staff members, two of whom hold qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n The managers showed the inspector around the school's area where the setting is used and discussed the resources and activities they provide. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children, inside and outside. n The inspector spoke with parents and read their written feedback, which was taken into account. n Staff and children spoke with the inspector. n One of the managers and the inspector observed an indoor activity and evaluated its impact on children's play.

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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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