Activ8 Mile Oak Activity Hub

Inspection of Activ8 Mile Oak Activity Hub Mile Oak Junior School, Graham Avenue, Portslade, Brighton BN41 2WN

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This provision meets requirements

Children receive a lovely greeting from staff upon their arrival and staff aid the process of separation effectively. For example, they talk about a visit from the tooth fairy or their football shirts, grasping children's attention. Staff introduce themselves to new children and talk with them about how to recognise staff. This makes children feel able to be confident for their parents to leave and for children to start their fun day. Children initiate their own play during free times, such as role play, drawing or constructing building from the resources. Children sit together at snack and mealtimes, chatting freely. Older children happily interact and play with the younger children, building a family atmosphere. Children receive gentle and consistent reminders about their behaviours and staff set out and reinforce the rules of the setting in place for children's safety. Staff use appropriate strategies to

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support the smooth operations of the day, such as showing clearly with their arms how and where children should line up to go outside.

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Children recognise how to risk assess aspects in their environment. For example, if a toy is accidentally broken, they take it to staff to tell them, understanding that it could hurt someone. Children can make choices about the activities they take part in. Staff clearly explain the activities on offer so that children can make an informed decision about the activity to join in with. As children remain informed about the activities, they focus and participate for long periods. Children work together towards a common goal. For example, they place numerous blocks in a row in readiness for knocking the end one and watching them all fall. Children of differing abilities work harmoniously, being fully inclusive and reflecting the ethos of working together.

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n There is a clear ambition for the curriculum to provide a highly inclusive environment, where staff make adaptations for children. The ethos is for children to have fun throughout their time at the club, developing friendships. Staff are highly reactive to children's differing needs. They recognise when children need a little more support to join in the activities and to make new friends. This enables children, such as those who are new to the setting, to feel safe and happy, to participate and have fun. n The setting operates through a daily routine with staff on hand to offer new children explanations as to what happens next. This enables children to feel secure throughout the day. Staff offer children a variety of activities and experiences that they base upon children's interests and what they would like to do. Staff utilise the areas available to them to provide sports and fun games, both indoors and out.

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18 August 2025 n There is a strong focus on supporting children and their families across the setting, including for those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders and staff liaise with parents and other professionals involved in children's care, including teachers from schools they also attend. There is a high staff ratio afforded to children with SEND, enabling them to explore freely and make independent choices about their play. n The provider has a clear understanding of observing and assessing staff's interactions with children to further improve their practice. They work with other agencies to support staff into the workplace. All staff work well as a team, building a strong sense of consistency for children in their enjoyment and access to activities and experiences. n Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents report that staff are friendly and appreciate how staff welcome children readily and by name, which helps their

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children to settle in. Staff offer parents feedback about the activities their children have enjoyed and provide any other relevant information, such as any accidental injuries. Parents comment that staff support for children with SEND or specific behavioural needs is effective. n Leaders adhere to clear recruitment procedures, making sure that staff are suitable to work with children from the outset and on an ongoing basis. Staff have an induction programme and comment positively about the support they receive from the leaders and of the training programme in place. This ongoing training enables staff to enhance their skills and knowledge. n Staff carry out dynamic risk assessments of the areas of the school they have access to. Leaders have made recent changes to risk assessment processes to refine this further, through their self-reflection approach. Children receive great care and attention if they have an accident or need any first-aid treatment, such

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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 2781836 Local authority Brighton and Hove Inspection number 10414696 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 32 Number of children on roll 48 Name of registered person Activ8 For Kids Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07711387740 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Activ8 Mile Oak Activity Hub registered in 2024. It is situated within Mile Oak Junior School in Brighton. The before- and after-school provision operates Monday to Friday, term time only from 7.30am until 8.45am and after school from 2.50pm until 6pm. During holiday times, the club operates 8.30am until 4.30pm. The club employs 23 members of staff.

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n Leaders and the inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the activities and experiences on offer. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the provider. n The inspector spoke with staff and interacted with children. n Parents shared their views about the setting with the inspector. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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18 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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18 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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