Pied Piper Westdene

Inspection of Pied Piper Westdene Westdene Primary School, Bankside, Brighton BN1 5GN

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This provision meets requirements

Children receive a warm and friendly greeting from staff as they arrive. Children show that they feel confident and comfortable in their surroundings. They quickly place their belongings away on pegs and get involved in an exciting group drawing activity. Staff build good relationships with children and get to know them well. They help them to settle in by offering comfort and talking to them about their favourite animals.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. They consistently ensure that children have a good understanding of the rules they should follow. For example, staff use group times to clearly explain positive behaviour. Older children discuss their understanding of the reasons for the different boundaries in place. They recognise that rules are important to ensure their safety. For instance, children explain that 'seeing yellow' means they can see a staff member at all times.

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This provision meets requirements

Children access a broad range of activities each day. Leaders plan this carefully and link in interesting weekly themes to increase children's excitement to attend each day. Children giggle with delight as they slide down water slides and bounce across inflatable obstacle courses. Children are happy and engaged in their play.

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n Leaders are highly dedicated to providing quality experiences for children. They support staff to set up a range of activities that follow children's interests. For example, children make their own choices as they explore creatively in the art room. They use their imaginations to draw pictures of their favourite animals and staff show them how to make masks. Staff support them by suggesting new ideas and offering plenty of praise for children's accomplishments. n Staff build on children's enjoyment of music and movement. At the beginning of each day, children come together and dance to action songs in the playground. Staff join in with enthusiasm and show younger children how to carry out different actions. Children are active and motivated as they learn new ways to move their bodies. n Children are highly respectful to their friends and staff. They understand the holiday club values well. For example, children kindly hold the door open for one

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another. They politely say 'thank you' and 'you're welcome' as they move around the building. Furthermore, staff support children to share and take turns as they play together. Children behave remarkably well. n Staff promote children's knowledge of healthy practices. For example, children gladly explain why they must wash their hands before they go to eat. Furthermore, staff initiate conversations with children about a balanced diet.

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5 August 2025 They often talk together about the importance of drinking plenty of water on a hot day. Children receive consistent messages from staff that increase their understanding of a healthy lifestyle. n Staff are mindful to create interesting activities that build on what children already know. They introduce a construction game and encourage children to build an animal that starts with the letter 'a'. Children play joyfully and demonstrate their interest in different letters as they talk about the sounds they make. n Leaders ensure that all staff receive comprehensive training ahead of starting at the holiday club. For example, staff engage in regular training that increases their understanding of supporting children's behaviour through talking about their emotions. Staff also learn about the holiday club values and speak positively about the knowledge they have gained about planning activities.

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n Parent feedback is highly positive. Staff work closely with parents to gain a clear knowledge of all children's needs. For example, before children attend the holiday club, leaders contact parents of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This means that staff have a good understanding of strategies that can support children individually. Parents are also well informed about children's activities through communication boards and weekly emails. Parent partnerships are secure.

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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 2727524 Local authority Brighton and Hove Inspection number 10394846 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 64 Number of children on roll 134 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 Westdene registered in 2023. It operates from Westdene Primary School in Brighton. The activity camp is open from 8.30am to 5.45pm during school holidays. There are 11 members of staff employed at the camp. All staff hold relevant childcare qualifications from level 3 to level 7, including the manager who has qualified teacher status.

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n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with leaders. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. 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 Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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5 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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5 August 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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