Bee Happy Club Ltd

Inspection of Bee Happy Club Ltd Bray Village Hall, High Street, Bray, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 2AR

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This provision meets requirements

Staff greet children warmly and welcome them to the club. They take time to check in with children individually, fostering trusting and respectful relationships. Staff are highly responsive to children's interests. They regularly adapt activities to reflect their ideas. For example, staff provide the appropriate resources and clearly explain the rules when children show an interest in board games. This flexible and inclusive approach ensures that children feel listened to and valued. This enhances their motivation and engagement.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff plan a weekly themed programme that provides children with a broad and stimulating range of activities. For example, staff support younger children as they decorate animal shapes using a variety of materials. This helps to strengthen children's fine motor control and encourages creativity. Staff model how to use tools and equipment safely and effectively, promoting children's perseverance and independence. Children develop confidence in their abilities and take pride in their achievements.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour. They consistently support children to understand routines and make positive choices. For example, they enthusiastically remind children of the 'club rules', such as listening to adults and tidying away toys. This clear and consistent approach helps children to develop a strong understanding of behaviour expectations. The atmosphere is calm, children are happily engaged and highly focused in this friendly holiday club.

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n Leaders and staff provide a wide range of stimulating, age-appropriate activities. They ensure that these experiences reflect children's interests and encourage active engagement. Staff lead structured experiences, such as working together to paint a club banner. This helps children to learn about teamwork. A variety of alternative options are consistently available. This ensures that all children feel included, motivated and able to participate in activities they enjoy. n Staff plan a varied schedule of exciting and engaging group games that promote children's social skills effectively. For example, children laugh with delight as they play musical statues with their friends. Older children model the rules for younger ones, and all children understand the importance of taking turns. This collaborative play fosters positive relationships and strengthens children's sense of belonging within the group.

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n Staff provide plentiful opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. For example, they encourage children to move their bodies in different ways as they dance to music while waving materials. Children jump with excitement as

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7 August 2025 they stretch up high and concentrate as they practise balancing on one leg. These varied experiences support children in developing the physical abilities and coordination they need for play. n Leaders are passionate about supporting children's well-being. Staff regularly host yoga sessions, encouraging children to take deep breaths, lie down and relax. The atmosphere is calm and nurturing. Children of all ages, including the youngest, demonstrate a positive 'give it a go' attitude as they try the stretches. This approach helps children to develop self-regulation skills and become more aware of their emotions. n Leaders hold regular peer-to-peer supervisions. They ensure that staff feel well supported in their roles. Scheduled time is allocated for catch ups and well-being discussions, fostering open communication. Effective teamwork and strong communication contribute to the smooth running of the club. This helps staff to

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respond promptly to children's needs. Children benefit from a high-quality, well- managed provision, where their welfare is prioritised. n Leaders and staff ensure that outdoor play is an integral part of the routine. Children have extremely positive attitudes to play and new experiences. For example, they enjoy reading stories with familiar adults, blowing bubbles and exploring water in the fresh air. This builds children's confidence and offers play opportunities to enhance their social skills even further. n Strong and effective partnerships with parents are a key strength of the provision. Parents say that staff maintain regular communication with them. This means that parents are well informed and actively involved in their children's experiences. Parents express high levels of satisfaction, valuing the club's focus on purposeful play and its nurturing, inclusive environment.

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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 2736973 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10399929 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 24 Number of children on roll 20 Name of registered person Bee Happy Club Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07849772108 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Bee Happy Club Ltd registered in 2023 and operates from a village hall in Bray, Berkshire. The club employs three members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds a qualification at level 3. The club operates during school holidays, 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about what they plan for the children and why. n Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at club. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation during group sessions. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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