Club Excel Leisure Limited at Bengeo Primary School

Inspection of Club Excel Leisure Limited at Bengeo Primary School Bengeo Primary School, The Avenue, Hertford SG14 3DX

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This provision meets requirements

Children are happy, confident and show they feel secure at this fun and vibrant holiday club. They form strong trusting relationships with staff, which fully supports their emotional well-being and helps them to settle well. Across the club, staff display a warm and energetic approach. Their knowledge of children's needs, effective supervision, and thoughtful planning create an environment where all children thrive. Children enjoy a range of activities, including arts and crafts where children enjoy making lion masks and playing exciting skittle-based ball games. Staff provide lively, enthusiastic support, celebrating children's efforts and fostering a positive atmosphere, this supports all children to enjoy their time at the club.

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This provision meets requirements

Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and identity within the club. They readily engage with staff and share their interests. Staff value children's voices. They give children regular opportunities to express their preferences, make choices and contribute suggestions for activities and resources. Children respond positively to guidance from staff and behave well. Club rules help children to understand behaviour expectations and staff consistently act as positive role models to promote positive behaviour. Children form positive relationships with their peers and play well together.

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n Settling-in processes are robust and responsive to children's individual needs. A detailed registration form captures essential information about children, including health information and children's abilities. Phone consultations are offered to discuss any concerns and establish any personalised information so that staff are fully informed to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Settling-in sessions and tours are offered as needed and regular updates reassure families and strengthen relationships. n Early years children benefit from a designated unit within the club. This provides resources tailored to their developmental stage. A key-person system is in place. Staff are thoughtfully matched to children to help build strong relationships. This helps them to they feel secure and well-supported. Children freely access creative resources, including role play, mark-making and craft materials. Outdoor

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learning is promoted through a range of physical activities. Observations of 'wow moments' are captured, enabling staff to celebrate children's progress. n Older children access a separate area of the club and enjoy a wide range of stimulating activities throughout the day, including sports, bouncy castle sessions, games and creative opportunities. Staff ensure the environment is inclusive, high energy and children are engaged and have fun. n Leaders provide clear daily planning, supporting staff to deliver well-structured

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1 August 2025 sessions. Plans outline the intent of each activity and help staff understand the flow of the day. Staff contribute to ongoing quality improvement through dedicated feedback sections on planning documents. They reflect on how children engaged and suggest ways to enhance activities, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement. n Staff deployment is well organised and ensures that children are supported effectively at all times. The use of walkie-talkies help staff to communicate across the site. Risk assessments for both the environment and individual activities are thorough and regularly reviewed. This helps children to remain safe and secure. Staff have a clear understanding of their responsibility to safeguard children. n Parents speak positively about the care and experiences provided for their children. They report that their children enjoy attending the club and settle quickly. From the outset, parents are engaged in the transition process and feel

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well informed. Communication is ongoing, with opportunities for parents to receive updates via the office during the day. Staff take care to build trust and ensure parents feel confident in the care their children receive. n Leaders implement a comprehensive set of policies and procedures that support the smooth and effective running of the club. Key documentation, such as accidents and medical forms are completed and kept up to date. Leaders promote a well-organised and supportive team culture. Practice is monitored through regular observations and reflective feedback sessions. Ongoing training and professional development are prioritised. Leaders make good use of an online training platform to track staff progress and identify further learning needs.

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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 2733558 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10398823 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 90 Name of registered person Club Excel Leisure Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01923 469475 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Club Excel Leisure Limited at Bengeo Primary School registered in May 2023. It employs a core team of 10 childcare staff. Of these, four hold early years qualifications at level 6. The club opens in the school holidays only from Monday to Friday. Sessions are from 9.30am until 3.30pm, with additional wraparound hours offered.

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n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while at the club. n The inspector spoke to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The provider showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. This included evidence of staff suitability, staff records and training certificates. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection to gain their feedback.

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1 August 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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