Barracudas - Langley Prep

Inspection of Barracudas - Langley Prep Langley Prep At Taverham Hall, Taverham Park, Taverham, Norwich NR8 6HU

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This provision meets requirements

Children are warmly greeted by staff as they arrive at the club. Staff access an online registration system to view any important information about the children, before recording their attendance. Children separate from their parents/carers with ease. Children have a friendly, designated member of staff to accompany them to their base room, where they meet their group leader and the other children. These things help the children to start the day feeling secure and ready for what is on offer.

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Staff get to know the children quickly, using their names when speaking with them. They chat easily with the children. Staff give them the opportunity to talk about their news, taking time to ensure children feel settled. Staff help children to feel confident in their surroundings. They take children on a walking tour of the building and grounds and involve them in practise evacuation drills. From the very beginning, staff talk to the children about expectations and rules of the club. They use fun phrases like 'macaroni cheese – all freeze' when they want children to stop what they are doing and listen. Children are encouraged to show care and respect for each other and their environment. There are visual images on display to help them to know where things go at tidy-up time. Staff model expected behaviours and are swift to praise children, using a 'high five' and 'great job' in recognition of achievements.

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n Leaders and managers adhere to robust recruitment procedures. All staff complete mandatory training and are fully inducted in the company's policies, prior to the club commencing. All staff are aware of their roles and responsibilities. Leaders and managers receive additional training and those staff who are responsible for running specialised activities, such as archery, fencing and karting, complete accredited training prior to leading sessions. There is a qualified lifeguard on duty when children use the on-site swimming pool. Sufficient first-aid trained staff are on site. Staff know how to treat any accidents that children may have. n There is an extensive physical activities programme, which makes very good use of the on-site facilities. Children have lots of opportunity to have fun and be active. This includes swimming sessions or learning new skills, such as fencing or karting. Staff clearly demonstrate and explain new skills or techniques and check

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the children's understanding. Equipment is adapted to be suitable for even the youngest children to have a go. n Children can also choose to take part in an interesting range of quieter activities, which include craft and painting. Many of these activities are planned around the

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11 August 2025 club's theme of the week. Children listen to stories and then have a go at completing fun tasks, such as writing postcards and playing lotto, which are closely linked to the story. n Staff are well deployed and always supervise the children closely. They maintain radio contact with each other and with management throughout the day. Risk assessments are robust. The children are encouraged to think about safety when crossing the road. They are supported to understand risk, and to build their confidence, as they take part in the range of challenging activities. n Staff act as good role models as they encourage the children to join in with team games, such as football. Children learn to cooperate as they build a large fort. They work out how to fit pieces of cardboard together, to make a structure that remains stable. Children use their observation skills as they go on a hunt, looking for characters from a popular book that are hidden in the grounds.

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n Snack and mealtimes are social occasions, where all children gather together. Children are reminded to keep their water bottles with them, to ensure that they remain hydrated. They know and understand about the need to have sun protection when playing outside in the warm weather. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff work closely with the parents and to ensure children's care is tailored to meet their individual needs. Staff ensure children have a positive experience while at the club. n Parents and carers speak very positively about the club with many returning for another year. They are provided with a wide range of information before their children start. The introduction of QR coded registration helps for a smooth transition between home and the club. Children and parents can check out the daily programme together, which is on display in the entrance hall, to see what

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activities are happening. Leaders and managers are reflective and regularly seek the views of, and feedback from, parents, children and staff. As a result of this reflective practice, plans are already in place to further enhance the provision, particularly for the youngest children who attend the club.

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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 2733258 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10398388 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 200 Number of children on roll 315 Name of registered person Young World Leisure Group Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01480467567 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Barracudas - Langley Prep registered in 2023. It operates as a day camp from Langley Preparatory School at Taverham Hall, in Norwich, Norfolk. Children from four years of age can attend. The club employs 18 members of staff. The staff have a range of qualifications at level 3 or above. The club opens from Monday to Friday, during the Easter and summer school holidays. Sessions run from 8am until 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the club and discussed the safety of the premises and the programme on offer. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the early years manager. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while at the club. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n Members of the management team showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff. n The inspector spoke with the members of the management team about the leadership and management of the club.

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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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