The Strings Club - Fulham Holiday Camp

The Strings Club - Fulham Holiday Camp

Unique reference number (URN): 2752659 Address: St. Johns C of E Primary School, Munster Road, LONDON, SW6 6AS Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises Registered with Ofsted: 22/09/2023 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: The Strings Club Limited

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Safeguarding standards met

The safeguarding standards are met. This means that leaders and/or those responsible for governance and oversight fulfil their specific responsibilities and have established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed. As a result, children are made safer and feel safe.

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How we evaluate safeguarding

When we inspect settings for safeguarding, they can have the following outcomes:

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How we evaluate safeguarding

Met: The setting has an open and positive culture of safeguarding. Not met: The setting has not created an open and positive culture of safeguarding. Not all legal requirements are met.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard

Staff place great emphasis on teaching children the importance of exercise and healthy eating as part of a healthy lifestyle. They remind children to stay hydrated and set them targets for how much water to drink. Staff teach children how fruits and vegetables are the right kinds of foods to give them the energy they need to play. Staff actively use their skills in refereeing a football game. They model how to use a skipping rope effectively as children enjoy the extensive activities on offer for fresh air and exercise.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard

Staff listen to children and respond effectively to their wants and needs, offering them regular reminders of how to keep themselves safe. They offer children comfort if they are sad and provide them with yoga sessions to give them the time out to rest and relax and be at one with themselves. Staff support children as needed with the care practices of using the toilet and washing their hands. They adapt their interactions to children's ever-changing needs. This ensures that all children feel a sense of belonging while at the setting.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard

The club uses specialist teachers to plan workshops, which specifically focus on developing children's wellbeing and supporting them to be confident and independent learners. Staff build positive relationships with children and their families. They invite families into the club to celebrate their children's achievements.

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Inclusion Strong standard

The club is fully inclusive and invests heavily in regular staff training to ensure staff have the confidence to provide very effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff speak confidently about the different resources they have available to them and how they adapt their planned activities to provide support for children's individual needs. They show passion for wanting children to be fully part of the club. Staff describe some of the ways they may go about ensuring children feel safe and confident in their care. For example, they use visual timetables to support children's understanding of the daily routines, and help them to be clear and fully aware of what is happening now and next.

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Inclusion Strong standard

Staff place a great emphasis on providing children with a space to take time out, and to navigate and manage any feelings they may have. They are consistently on hand to offer them support as needed. Staff engage children in breathing workshops to support them to remain calm and develop strategies for effective mental health.

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Inclusion Strong standard

Leaders work closely with families to ensure effective information-sharing and offer funded places for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Leaders and staff regularly check in with children throughout the day to make sure they are feeling happy and safe. Children who speak English as an additional language receive very effective support from staff and other children. They are encouraged to use their home languages alongside English to further support their understanding of instructions given to them.

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Leadership and governance Strong standard

Leaders fully understand the importance of developing all their staff professionally. There is an initial extensive training package on offer, so all staff feel fully prepared for their responsibilities in their upcoming club camps. Leaders then offer weekly staff supervision meetings to ensure staff have all the support they need to run a successful and fun club for children. Leaders continuously reflect on staff practice and recognise this is an ongoing process. They constantly review practice and are working to address any weaknesses. Leaders ensure plans are then put in place to address any issues going forward, in order to further improve the overall quality of their provision over time. Parents and carers are happy with the level of care on offer. They appreciate the huge amount of varied and stimulating activities and workshops on offer for their children.

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Leadership and governance Strong standard

Leaders show passion for continuous improvement and act swiftly on any advice given. They rigorously evaluate the provision and offer staff ongoing training on areas they have identified. Leaders use their own staff and external staff to support them in making any necessary changes to further enhance their offer. Staff at the club offer and deliver workshops for other colleagues to share their skills and experience. The club invests in specialist teachers to support staff with the planning of wellbeing sessions and to plan for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This supports staff to ensure that all children feel valued, achieve and thrive at the club.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard

Children show respect for each other and their friends. For example, they enjoy taking turns copying each other's actions and engaging in a game of 'Simon Says.' Staff support children well, offering them initial support as well as providing them with the space they need to lead their own play.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard

The positive learning environment the club offers allows for children to play together and problem solve as they create with LEGO. Children talk enthusiastically about their learning and show a positive attitude. Staff are very aware of children who may need further support. They ensure they offer these children opportunities to join in with the play and learning of others. Children engage in the many team games on offer in the large playground. For example, they throw and place balls into hoops and work together on parachute games. Staff celebrate children's achievements through stickers and wow cards, and enjoy communicating this at the end of the day with parents and carers.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard

Staff generally remind children of their expectations for sitting for mealtimes and to carefully transition throughout the setting. However, there are times when this is not always consistent. This means that children sometimes forget to use their 'walking feet' inside and to sit until others have finished eating. Staff monitor children's attendance and punctuality to ensure they receive continuity in their care.

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Compulsory Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Compulsory Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Voluntary Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the voluntary part of Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Voluntary Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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What it's like to be a child at this setting

The enthusiastic staff team provide a stimulating and fun environment for children. The clear routines in place provide children with time to engage in specialist music lessons, free play inside and outdoors, attend exciting workshops and enjoy mealtimes with their newly made friends. The club is calm and harmonious, and children show they feel safe and happy. Staff take time to form positive bonds with children. They quickly get to understand how they can support children's wellbeing and provide activities to suit their different interests.

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Address:

St. Johns C of E Primary School Munster Road LONDON SW6 6AS Staff explain the 'golden rules' at the start of the day to children, which include being kind, respectful and listening to each other and the adults at the setting. They explain the importance of asking for help if needed and making new friends. Staff provide children with important strategies for dealing with any minor disputes they may have, to ensure their day at the setting is an enjoyable experience.

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Address:

The club's specialist music sessions support children to learn to play a new instrument. Children warm up by moving like lions and foxes and stopping to the pulse of the guitar. They learn how to clap out the rhythm of their favourite foods and use age-appropriately sized guitars as they learn to play a chord. Children embrace these opportunities and show enthusiasm as they learn through the medium of music. Staff offer them praise and encourage them to keep on trying. Children take the time to enjoy themselves and have fun.

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Next steps

Staff should ensure consistency in reminding children of safe and suitable ways to behave, in particular as they transition between activities and during mealtimes.

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with the leaders and staff and looked at parents' testimonies during the inspection.

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About this inspection

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. Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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About this inspection

Registered person: The Strings Club Limited

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About this inspection

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 17:00

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Facts and figures used on inspection

This data was available to the inspector at the time of the inspection.

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Exceptional

Practice is exceptional: of the highest standard nationally. Other settings can learn from it.

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Strong standard

The setting reaches a strong standard. Leaders are working above the standard expected of them.

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Expected standard

The setting is fulfilling the expected standard of education and/or care. This means they are following the standard set out in statutory and non ‑ statutory legislation and the professional standards expected of them.

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Needs attention

The expected standards are not met but leaders are likely able to make the necessary improvements.

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Urgent improvement

The setting needs to make urgent improvements to provide the expected standard of education and/or care.

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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