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Early years · Early years inspection (EIF, requirements met)

S4K Camp - Cordwalles Junior School

Inspected 16 Apr 2025 · published 13 May 2025 · URN 2783314

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  • Inspection date verified

    16 Apr 2025

  • Inspectors verified

    Anneliese Fox-Jones

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Postcode verified

    GU15 4DR

  • Name on report verified

    S4K Camp - Cordwalles Junior School

  • URN verified

    2783314

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  • OverallMet

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  • What needs to improve459w+13

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shorter than usual (typical 729)
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Flesch 47, typical 57
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Findings 2%What needs to improve 50%About the inspection 49%

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Inspection of S4K Camp - Cordwalles Junior School Cordwalles Junior School, Berkshire Road, Camberley GU15 4DR

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This provision meets requirements

n Leaders and staff provide an inclusive play environment for children. They understand how to provide activities that interest children and meet their needs. They have a clear understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. Early years children will have opportunities to use a wide range of resources, including arts and craft materials. Outdoors, they will be able to enjoy planned physical sessions and join in with individual activities or team games that support children's skills. n Through discussion, leaders explain how they safeguard children. They are familiar with the procedures to follow if they have a concern that a child may be at risk of harm. Leaders explain how they ensure that staff complete regular training. This contributes to protecting children's welfare. n Staff demonstrate a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. They know the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and how to refer

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This provision meets requirements

any concerns to the relevant authorities. Daily checks and risk assessments of the premises help staff to identify and to remove any potential hazards to children. n Staff understand the importance of encouraging children to adopt a healthy lifestyle through healthy eating, being physically active and spending time outdoors. n Staff explain how they build secure and trusting relationships with children to promote their emotional well-being and self-esteem. Leaders explained how they are mindful of how to support children's good behaviour and how they help children to be kind and respectful towards each other. They discussed how routines and activities are established, so that children know expectations and feel safe. n Leaders recognise the value of having effective partnerships with parents and maintaining communication, which helps them to know and understand children's backgrounds and individual needs.

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This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, leaders discussed how they evaluate the service provided and the importance of incorporating the views of children, parents and staff, to implement new ideas, or any changes needed. n The documentation used by staff is sufficient to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage. There is a secure recruitment and induction procedure in place. Leaders understand the importance of offering staff ongoing training opportunities to enhance and support their professional development.

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This provision meets requirements

16 April 2025 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2783314 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10357964 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 60 Number of children on roll 82 Name of registered person S4K Surrey Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 03003033866 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

S4K Camp - Cordwalles Junior School registered in 2024 and operates from Cordwalles Junior School, in Camberley, Surrey. It operates 10am to 4pm, during some school holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held conversations with leaders and staff, including discussions about their understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements and how they support children's experiences. n The inspector checked evidence of the staff's suitability and qualifications, including the arrangements for paediatric first-aid training. n The inspector viewed the premises and the resources available for children. n The inspector discussed with leaders and staff how they intend to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when early years children attend. n The inspector spoke to children and parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector had a discussion with leaders about the evaluation of the setting and plans for improvement.

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Inspection activities

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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Inspection activities

16 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.

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