VIM Clubs

Inspection of VIM Clubs St. Marys Primary School, Normandy, HORSHAM RH12 1JL

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This provision meets requirements

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this out-of-school setting. They arrive with enthusiasm, warmly greet their friends and engage in activities they help to shape. Staff plan purposeful activities based on children's interests. For instance, when children ask for face paints, staff enthusiastically use their imaginations and transform children into different animals with the paints. This sense of ownership helps children to have high levels of enjoyment and confidence in the activities they do. Children express pride in being 'helpers' and express excitement to spend time with caring staff.

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This provision meets requirements

Children have free access to specific resources for those who may need it, such as ear defenders. The setting takes a proactive approach to supporting children in regulating and expressing their feelings. For instance, leaders have introduced a specific programme to help children to identify what colour they are feeling. This helps staff to identify children who may need a bit more support. Children feel safe, secure and respected. This encourages positive behaviour and strong relationships.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff encourage children to deliver caregiving routines for the school tortoise and guinea pigs. Staff set clear expectations for children's behaviour and celebrate their achievements. Leaders prioritise staff's professional development. This enables staff to feel motivated to continually enhance their practice, creating a warm and responsive environment for all.

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need to do better?

n Staff consistently help children to understand the boundaries and safety in the setting. For example, staff explain to children why they must not climb on furniture. Children respect this and respond appropriately. As a result, children follow routines well and remind their peers of them too. Children communicate confidently and share their feelings. They enjoy taking on small responsibilities. Staff praise children's positive behaviour, which promotes respect and kindness across the group. n Staff support children to express themselves. Children state that they feel valued and listened to. Staff sit with them, ask about their day and encourage conversations. This builds children's trust and emotional security. Staff use inclusive strategies, such as a programme to help children to regulate their emotions and feel safe. n Children enjoy active play in this setting. Staff also give children space for quiet

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need to do better?

time when needed. Children show pride in helping. However, staff do not consistently provide opportunities to help children to practise their independence skills.

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22 September 2025 n Staff deliver well-planned activities with children's interests in mind. They support children's communication, creativity and physical skills. Staff thoughtfully set up resources with clear purpose. They sit alongside children to encourage reflection and celebrate achievements. This helps children to build a positive attitude to their play. n Parents and carers speak highly of the setting. They feel confident that their children are safe and well cared for. Parents value the communication from staff. Parents feel that staff know their children well. This builds trust and supports children's transitions from school to the setting. n Children build strong relationships with staff and peers. They feel valued, listened to and secure in their environment. Staff take time to connect with each child, promoting emotional resilience and confidence. Children take pride in contributing to the club's routines. They show a positive sense of belonging in

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their interactions and enthusiasm. n Leaders maintain high standards through regular supervision sessions and open communication with staff. Staff feel supported and contribute to ongoing evaluation of the setting. Leaders provide in-house training to ensure that staff stay up to date with any changes. Leaders promote a culture of continuous improvement and make sure that staff are confident in their roles. However, leaders do not ensure that there is consistency across the staff team to promote healthy eating with children.

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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 2771669 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10358519 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 30 Number of children on roll 45 Name of registered person Vim Camps Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01403265999 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

VIM Camps registered in 2023. It is independently run and is located at St Mary's Primary School in Normandy, West Sussex. The setting operates from 7.40am to start of the school day and from 3.15pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. It employs four staff, three of whom hold relevant qualifications in childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. 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 Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting.

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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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