S4A Group Ltd @ Heyford Park

Inspection of S4A Group Ltd @ Heyford Park Heyford Park School, 74 Heyford Park, Camp Road, Upper Heyford, Bicester OX25 5HD

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This provision meets requirements

Staff take robust measures to ensure children are safe. They accurately risk assess the premises and supervise children closely as they move between different parts of the club. Children are greeted very warmly on arrival, which sets the scene well for the day ahead. Staff explain clearly the club rules and help children to follow them through the day. Right from the start children feel welcome and safe.

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This provision meets requirements

Leaders take great care to plan a programme of activities that children will find stimulating and fun. They carefully consider how to structure the day, so children learn and practise new skills, as well as using skills and knowledge they have learned at school. For example, children develop their teamwork and coordination as they play 'laser tag'. Staff begin with a simple game of this and then add in different elements through the day to offer further challenge. Staff are mindful that younger children sometimes need a little extra support to get the most out of this type of activity and offer it very successfully. Younger children thoroughly enjoy all that is on offer.

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need to do better?

n Leaders are very committed to providing high-quality holiday childcare. During term time, some staff play different roles within the organisation. Leaders support them very well to have the confidence and skills they need to play an active role in offering high-quality childcare during the holidays. For example, staff who work as sports coaches in schools develop the skills they need to lead other types of activities alongside physical activities at the club. Staff show the same enthusiasm and skills in leading creative activities as they do sports-based ones. n Parents consider the club to be well run. They report that the information that leaders gather before children start is very thorough and they feel confident that staff can meet their children's individual needs. This includes parents of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff are very successful at adapting activities, and their interactions, to ensure all children can join in well

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and have a positive experience at the club. n Children have ample opportunities to further develop their social and conversational skills. This supports their overall development well. Staff initiate useful conversations with children about their interests and hobbies. Children learn well to listen to each other and enter into back-and-forth conversations. Children feel heard and valued. They show high levels of well-being. n Staff involve children well in the smooth running of the club. This helps children develop their understanding of the concept of responsibility. Children are expected to look after resources carefully and to help tidy away at the end of

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28 July 2025 activities. Staff keep a mindful eye on children and praise them for being helpful and kind. Children learn to be considerate of their environment and the needs of each other. n Positive messages about following a healthy and active lifestyle are consistently delivered by staff. Staff teach children the skills they need to enjoy team sports. Children also have ample opportunities to run around freely outside and choose from different sports and equipment. Staff also promote the benefits of rest and staying hydrated in order to maintain good health. n Staff are extremely nurturing and kind. They notice children who need a gentle word of encouragement or reassurance. They praise children for their efforts. They build younger children's confidence to join in and play with older children. Staff are very successful at building children's self-esteem.

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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 2734687 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10399011 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 45 Number of children on roll 45 Name of registered person S4A Group Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07989467850 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

S4A Group Ltd @ Heyford Park registered in 2023 and operates from Heyford Park School, Bicester. It operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, school holidays only. There are five members of staff who work with the children.

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n The inspector had a tour of the premises and found out about the types of activities staff offer children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with a member of the leadership team. n The inspector observed how staff interacted with children, and evaluated the impact of these on children's engagement. n Parents and children shared their views and the inspector took these into account. n Members of the leadership team explained how they oversee the provision and support staff.

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28 July 2025 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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