Pied Piper Brighton College

Inspection of Pied Piper Brighton College Brighton College Nursery & Pre-prep School, Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 5JJ

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This provision meets requirements

Children happily enter the camp, chatting excitedly to each other and staff. Children are very happy and actively engage in a broad range of stimulating activities and experiences. They show great confidence and enjoyment, as they explore and learn in an extremely warm, positive environment. Staff know the children well, building strong relationships and promoting confidence and independence. The camp is welcoming, inclusive and well organised.

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This provision meets requirements

Children demonstrate consistent good behaviour towards each other and staff. They respond well to praise and boundaries. Staff are positive role models and show a genuine interest in supporting children and meeting their needs. Staff have high expectations for all the children in their care. Children and staff have close and trusting relationships. These strong relationships help foster children's confidence, self-esteem and enhances their enjoyment of the camp.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are allocated in age-appropriate groups, allowing tailored activities for each stage of development. Groups have specific staff members, acting as a contact point for the children and parents. Staff have clear processes in place to support the youngest children attending. Staff demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff have clearly embedded strategies throughout the camp to ensure all children, including those with SEND, can fully participate in all activities.

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n Children show they are happy and content at the camp as they giggle in delight when using construction blocks to build boats. Working in small teams, they design and build boats together before moving on to a large group to build a big enough boat to fit two members of staff. Children confidently share their ideas, thoughts and encourage each other's creativity with enthusiasm and pride. Children help tidy away resources after play, understanding the need to keep the camp safe for themselves and others. n Children show great excitement and enthusiasm as they take part in a mini- Olympics activity. Staff actively encourage participation and role model each event. This helps to create a fun, inclusive activity, where all children feel involved. n Children comment that they like coming to the camp because the staff are 'nice' and 'fun'. They talk with excitement about various games and activities they

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participate in, including assault courses, artwork and completing puzzles. n Children clearly understand and demonstrate the importance of good hygiene procedures. For example, they skilfully and confidently explain why they should

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1 August 2025 wash their hands before mealtimes. Children and staff sit together during snack and lunchtime, creating a relaxed and happy environment. Staff fully understand each child's dietary and allergy needs and consistently ensure that food is never shared. n Parents speak highly of both the camp and the staff, expressing confidence in the care the staff offer and the experiences their children receive. Parents feel well informed before the club starts and report that their children talk enthusiastically about their day at the end of the day. n Staff work extremely well together as a supportive and effective team. Most staff have worked at the camp for a long time. They consistently attend regular training to help ensure they remain confident in their roles, and to further enhance their skills and knowledge, including constantly staying up to date with their safeguarding responsibilities. n Leaders routinely share their vision for the camp to all staff, ensuring they fully

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understand what is expected of them. They routinely ask children for their thoughts and ideas for the camp, ensuring they are all happy and constantly feel included. Feedback from parents helps reflect on the experiences the camp offers the children and allows for suggestions on improvement.

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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 2726727 Local authority Brighton and Hove Inspection number 10394844 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 100 Number of children on roll 122 Name of registered person Pied Piper Activities (South) Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07939040494 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Pied Piper Brighton College registered in 2023. It operates from Brighton College Independent School in Brighton. The activity camp is open from 8.30am to 5.45pm during school holidays. There are nine members of staff employed at the camp. All staff hold relevant qualifications from level 3 up to qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and provider took a tour of the camp. They discussed how the camp is organised and the play opportunities provided for children. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and the children. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while at the camp. n Parents shared their views of the camp with the inspector. n The inspector spoke with the registered individual/ manager about the leadership and management of the camp. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the camp.

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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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