Crazy Camps at Penwortham

Crazy Camps at Penwortham

Unique reference number (URN): 2794275 Address: Crazy Camps at Penwortham School, Penwortham Rd, London, SW16 6RJ Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises Registered with Ofsted: 24/05/2024 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: Crazy Enterprises Ltd

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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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Inclusion Strong standard

All children are valued and encouraged to get fully involved at this highly inclusive club. The experienced staff team work closely with parents, school staff and their local authority partners to ensure they can provide a club for all, regardless of any special educational need and/or disabilities. They access funding where possible to ensure children from disadvantaged backgrounds and those known or previously known to social care have full access to the club.

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Inclusion Strong standard

Leaders implement heightened ratios to allow staff to offer children, where possible, one-to- one support as needed. Staff carefully tailor their offering to meet the needs of a range of learners, providing children with the space they need and supporting children emotionally as they navigate new friendships and develop the skills they need to be part of a team. Children respond incredibly well to the swift interventions staff offer them and quickly immerse themselves in the fun play and learning experiences on offer.

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Inclusion Strong standard

Staff talk confidently about children's varied needs and the strategies they are using to support them to achieve and to fully challenge themselves. Children show they are happy and proud of their achievements and staff offer them continued high praise.

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Leadership and governance Strong standard

Leaders are extremely clear on the importance of continuous professional development for all staff to ensure the provision is always of a high standard for children. Leaders ensure their own professional development is also of a high level and use newly gained skills to closely coach and mentor staff at the club. All staff have opportunities to lead, and more experienced members of the team focus closely on up-skilling new staff that join the team to be able to lead. Leaders know staff's strengths and areas of development and have clear plans in place to offer even more professional support in the future.

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Leadership and governance Strong standard

Staff are happy in their work and thrive on the experience they gain from their team members. Staff have strong relationships with each other and children at the club, with the common goal of making play fun and meaningful and a positive social experience. Parents are extremely happy with this 'strong', 'nurturing environment' where the experienced staff team adapt their approaches to meet the needs of individual children who attend the club. The club is very much part of the community with many children in walking distance and who attend the school. Children show respect for the site and enjoy taking care of the gardens while school staff are on holidays.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard

Leaders have established clear routines at the club which are understood by all. Children are polite, saying 'excuse me' when needing to interrupt an adult who is engaged in conversation and listening to their friends before they share their own ideas. Staff praise them for their efforts and thank them for the courtesy they show each other.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard

Staff love working at the club and place emphasis on children having fun. They spend time gathering feedback from children on the things they have enjoyed to further enhance their day-to-day offering. They encourage children to give things a go and highlight the importance of always trying their best. Staff offer hugs when children need comfort and 'high fives' to congratulate. The high level of encouragement and enthusiasm on offer by staff supports children to want to take part. Children with special educational needs/ and or disabilities are particularly well supported. They are given the time and space they need to join in when they feel comfortable and ready to do so.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard

Some staff do not give instructions promptly enough, which leaves children waiting for longer than needed. This affects how positively they approach the activity and how long they sustain their engagement. Leaders keep records of attendance and ensure parents understand the importance of regular attendance and punctuality.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard

Leaders ensure at the start of the day that children fully understand the importance of staying safe whilst at the club. For example, children show they understand the need to apply sun-cream, wear hats, and stay hydrated in hot weather conditions. Staff remind them to take regular comfort breaks to rest and relax both inside and outside and spend much needed downtime with friends after long periods of being physically active.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard

Children enjoy the vast number of opportunities they have to be physical For example, by playing tennis, navigating karts and playing a range of team ball games with friends. Staff provide information for parents on healthy balanced snacks to support children to stay energised. Children enjoy taking care of the plants, including fruits in the school garden and staff generally support them well. However, there are times when staff miss opportunities to engage in more in-depth discussions with children about where their food comes from to support their understanding of healthy foods. In addition, staff do not always consistently use mealtimes to engage in conversations with children about the importance of making healthy choices.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard

All staff check in regularly with all children regardless of need, to see how things are going and how they are feeling and children show they value this regular input from staff in supporting them to always feel happy at the club. Children that are reluctant to engage and join in with activities initially, are well supported by way of a 'buddy' system, which proves to be effective in supporting their confident and overall wellbeing whilst at the club.

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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

Children are excited to come to the club and for many, this is a familiar environment as they attend school on the site, or, live in the local area. The consistent staff team provide a familiar face for children who attend on a regular basis, but for those who are new to the club the immediate warm welcome the staff show children ensures they quickly become settled, make lots of new friends and embrace all the club has to offer.

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

The day begins with important reminders of how children can keep themselves safe. Club staff remind children of who they can go to to support them in resolving any disputes, and, of

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About this setting

Unique reference number (URN): 2794275 the importance of staying together with their group leader. They encourage children to speak to their trusted adults when they need help. Children show they fully understand that rules are in place to keep them safe and respond swiftly to any instructions from staff to 'stop' and 'listen'. They show respect for each other listening to each other's ideas and lining up and waiting for their turn to take part.

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About this setting

Children enjoy socialising with friends and engaging in individual and team-based activities. They practise their skills of throwing and catching and work as a team to navigate the space as they engage in a game of dodge-ball. They enjoy climbing up and over rope ladders and through tunnels. This supports their strength and development of their large muscle skills. Children are encouraged to join in and move through a carousel of activities that keeps them engaged in a wide range of experiences indoors and outdoors, supported by a highly skilled team.

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Next steps

Leaders should support staff further in delivering instructions for activities in a timelier manner to support children to have an even more positive attitude to learning and maintain interest for longer. Leaders should support staff further to ensure they are always making the most of opportunities to educate children further on the importance of healthy eating habits and in teaching them about where their food comes from.

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with leaders, practitioners, parents and the special educational needs co-ordinator 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.

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Address:

Crazy Camps at Penwortham School Penwortham Rd London SW16 6RJ

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Address:

Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Address:

Registered person: Crazy Enterprises Ltd

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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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