Camp Beaumont - Heatherton

Inspection of Camp Beaumont - Heatherton Heatherton House School, 10 Copperkins Lane, Amersham HP6 5QB

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This provision meets requirements

Attentive, caring staff support children well, and are skilful in their interactions with them. In social times, children are supported to interact together. They take advantage of the outside space, play equipment and activities offered to develop their movement and coordination. Organised sports, such as football, are planned daily and are popular with the children. Other daily activities such as learning circus skills, encourage children to persevere. They have great fun and enjoy the challenge of spinning plates and learning to juggle. Young children are well supported. While all staff are caring and attentive, a system is in place for the younger children, where qualified, dedicated staff ensure they are settled, happy and fully engaged.

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy taking part in activities that encourage their creativity and imagination. For instance, they create large rainbow pictures using tissue paper that they proudly hold up tor visitors to see. Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour and are positive role models. During welcome sessions and whole group times, children listen attentively to staff's instructions and requests. They demonstrate they are aware of what is expected of them as they spontaneously tidy away resources before the next activity. Children behave extremely well.

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This provision meets requirements

Children have lots of positive comments about the camp. They enthusiastically share details of the activities which they enjoy taking part in. Children also comment that they think the staff look after them well.

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n Priority is given to ensure children's emotional well-being is supported and there is a real sense of community. Younger children are supported well by staff and their older peers. Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure. They are confident and are interested in the activities provided. Children engage visitors to the camp in conversation and are keen to discuss what they enjoy most, such as football and making craft items. n Children's individual dietary needs are managed well to ensure their welfare is protected. Staff identify any dietary requirement before children start to ensure their needs are fully met. They talk enthusiastically about the lunch and snacks they bring to to the camp. Children come together at this time as meals are regarded as a social event and children sit with their friends, chatting. They know to wash their hands before eating. Children are very independent and understand the high expectation and routines of the camp.

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n Children are confident communicators. They engage in meaningful conversations

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10 April 2025 with staff, who listen carefully to what they are saying. Children delight in talking about previous activities they have enjoyed at the club. For instance, they discuss how much they enjoyed recent craft activities. Staff use skilful questioning to encourage children to express their thoughts and ideas and expand on conversations. n Staff implement effective procedures to encourage young children's independence and self-care. They encourage children to select their lunch boxes from the storage area and independently prepare their lunch items in order they are going to eat them.. Staff remind children to save fruit and yoghurts after their sandwiches to promote an understanding of making healthy choices. Children have regard for their environment as they dispose of food packaging in the bin. n The managers and their team are dedicated and committed to providing the highest quality of provision. They demonstrate a strong vision, determination

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and passion for continual improvement, which is shared by all members of staff. The staff are well qualified and use their knowledge and understanding to create an environment for children to explore, thrive and express themselves in their own way. The staff team at the club feel well supported within their roles. There is a mentoring system in place for all staff to monitor training and offer further professional development opportunities. n Prior to children starting the camp, staff gather a wealth of information from parents about their children's individual medical and dietary needs. This helps them to ensure consistency, so that children's health and well-being are fully protected. Parents have high praise for the provision and staff. They say that their children are keen to attend and often talk about their day. n Children's safety is well considered. Policies and procedures, as well as robust

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risk assessments, ensure children's safety at the club. Staff are vigilant about the surroundings and supervise children at all times. Children develop a good understanding of ways to stay safe during their play. For example, staff encourage younger children to practise using play equipment that is appropriate for their age and stage of development. This helps support their well-being and physical development.

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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 2724941 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10394857 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 96 Number of children on roll 140 Name of registered person CB (Oldco) Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01603851000 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Camp Beaumont - Heatherton registered in 2023. It operates from Heatherton Primary School in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. The setting is open during school holidays from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. The provider employs five members of staff, of whom, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3.

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n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Parents' views were taken into consideration. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection and shared their experiences. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children indoors and outdoors. n The area manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff. n The inspector spoke with the area manager about the leadership and management of the setting and viewed a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and daily registers.

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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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