Ace Sports Midlands : Calverton Village Hall - Holiday Club

Holiday Club

Unique reference number (URN): 2828277 Address: Calverton Village Hall, William Lee Memorial Park, Park Road, Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6SA Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises Registered with Ofsted: 04/03/2025 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: Ace Sports Midlands 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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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard

Leaders have established clear expectations for behaviour, attitudes and routines, underpinned by the club's values. This helps children to understand how to behave positively and treat others with respect. Children contribute to the club's rules, giving them a sense of ownership and responsibility for the environment they share.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard

Children develop positive relationships with familiar staff and each other. They are happy to attend and settle quickly on arrival, confidently greeting staff, storing their belongings and choosing activities. Parents and carers report that children enjoy attending and speak positively about their experiences. Children's attendance is positive, reflecting the club's importance to families who require holiday childcare.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard

Staff establish predictable routines and provide clear reminders about expectations. Children generally listen when adults speak and respond positively to reminders. This includes during gymnastic sessions, when staff reinforce expectations about remaining on the mats and putting shoes back on afterwards. Children typically demonstrate positive attitudes towards activities and enjoy working together, negotiating teams and cooperating during sports and games.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard

Staff generally manage children's behaviour appropriately. They understand the club's procedures for responding to more challenging behaviour, including working with parents when necessary. Leaders recognise the importance of consistency across the staff team. They provide ongoing communication and support to promote children's positive behaviour and inclusive participation.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard

Leaders place an emphasis on children's welfare and wellbeing. They have created a warm, nurturing environment, where children feel safe, secure and valued. Staff know children well and build trusting relationships that enable children to confidently approach adults, share their thoughts and feelings and seek reassurance when needed. Children settle quickly on arrival and enjoy spending time with familiar staff and friends.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard

Leaders recognise that children have different needs and experiences. They provide a balance of active, creative and quieter opportunities throughout the day. Children can move freely between areas of provision and access quieter spaces, when they need to rest and reflect. Outdoor activities are planned for the cooler part of the morning, helping children to remain comfortable during warmer weather. Staff promote hydration by ensuring children have access to drinks and remind them about staying safe in hot weather.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard

Children's wellbeing is supported through positive social experiences and opportunities to develop independence. At lunchtime, children enjoy freshly prepared food, including sandwiches, vegetable sticks, fruit and yoghurt, and socialise with their friends in a relaxed environment. Snack arrangements are less consistent, with children sometimes choosing sweets and crisps from their lunch boxes when they do not want the fruit provided. At these time, the messages children receive about making healthy food choices are not always consistent.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard

Leaders are committed to inclusive welfare and wellbeing. They recognise the importance of understanding individual needs and working with families to support children effectively. Children benefit from the club's welcoming approach, helping them develop confidence, positive relationships and a strong sense of belonging.

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Inclusion Expected standard

Leaders are passionate about inclusion. They have created a welcoming culture, where children are valued as individuals and encouraged to participate fully in club life. Information shared by parents and carers and children helps staff to understand children's interests, preferences and any additional support they may require. Leaders recognise the importance of working closely with families to ensure children feel secure, develop positive relationships and enjoy their time at the club.

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Inclusion Expected standard

Leaders understand the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They are committed to ensuring they are included alongside their peers. Staff provide reassurance, clear expectations and supportive interactions to help children participate and feel confident. Leaders are also mindful of children, who may face additional barriers to their learning or wellbeing, including those who may need additional emotional or social support. Their inclusive ethos ensures children are welcomed, valued and treated with respect.

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Inclusion Expected standard

Children are able to move freely around the different areas of provision, accessing quieter areas should they need time to rest and reflect. Staff generally respect children's choices, when they do not wish to join an activity. Although there are occasions when they do not explore the reason further, to identify a simple adaptation that may support children to take part. This can result in some children choosing not to participate in activities that they may otherwise have been able to access and enjoy.

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Inclusion Expected standard

Leaders are committed to ensuring that all children, including those with SEND, those known to children's social care and those experiencing other barriers to their wellbeing, receive the support and encouragement they need to feel included and safe.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders provide clear and purposeful leadership and, in the main, they focus on creating a welcoming, inclusive and well-organised holiday club. They generally have a clear understanding of the strengths of the provision and are reflective about areas for development. Leaders have established effective routines and structures that support the smooth running of the club and promote positive experiences for children.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders prioritise children's safety, when circumstances change. For example, they have undertaken risk assessments in response to building work taking place onsite. Collection and pick-up arrangements have also been adapted to maintain children's safety. Leaders demonstrate an understanding of the importance of reviewing arrangements when the environment or circumstances change.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders place an emphasis on staff wellbeing and recognise the importance of staff supporting one another as a close team. Regular team meetings enable staff with different working patterns to participate, share information and maintain consistency across the provision. Leaders also consider workload when organising staffing arrangements and responding to changes in provision.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Professional learning is valued, with staff completing mandatory training and leaders using company training and regular communication to maintain staff knowledge and understanding. Leaders draw on their own expertise and work collaboratively with staff to develop practice.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders value parents and carers as partners and maintain positive communication with families. Parents receive clear information about bookings, arrival arrangements, what children need to bring and activities taking place. Parents particularly value the ease of the booking system, daily feedback and themed activities. Children's views are also valued, with their ideas contributing to activities, club rules and the environment.

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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 experience a warm, welcoming and friendly environment, where they feel comfortable, valued and happy to attend. They enjoy spending time with familiar staff, who know children well and build positive relationships with them throughout the day. Children benefit from a varied programme of experiences. These include sports, gymnastics, creative activities, team games and opportunities to socialise. Children choose how they spend their time.

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Inspector:

Tracy Hopkins Children have a clear understanding of the club's expectations. They receive reminders about the importance of listening, respect and positive behaviour. The club's 'sports' values of 'sharing, perseverance, one voice, respect, teamwork and speak up' provide a foundation for children's experiences and relationships. These values are introduced during the morning briefing and are reinforced through the day. This helps children to understand what is expected of them. Children generally respond positively to reminders from staff. For example, they listen when adults are speaking and follow expectations during gymnastics activities. Children enjoy opportunities to work together, negotiate and cooperate, particularly during team games. During football rounders, children work together to organise teams and negotiate how they will play. They develop their ability to cooperate and consider the views of others. Children also enjoy the social aspects of the club. They spend time with

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Inspector:

their friends and develop positive relationships across the group.

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Inspector:

Children's welfare is supported through access to drinks and opportunities to play outside during the cooler part of the morning. At lunchtime, children enjoy freshly prepared sandwiches, vegetable sticks, fruit, yoghurt and crisps. Mealtimes provide children with a positive opportunity to socialise with their friends. Overall, children enjoy their time at the club and benefit from positive relationships with familiar adults. They are offered a range of activities and opportunities to be active, creative and social. Staff generally manage children's behaviour appropriately and promote the club's expectations and values.

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Next steps

Leaders should support staff to provide consistent messages about healthy food choices, so that children receive support to make healthy choices when selecting snacks. Leaders should encourage staff to explore children's reasons for not joining activities, so that simple adaptations can be identified to support children to participate alongside their peers.

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with leaders, staff and children during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents and carers from club feedback.

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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:

Calverton Village Hall William Lee Memorial Park, Park Road, Calverton Nottingham NG14 6SA

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Address:

Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Address:

Registered person: Ace Sports Midlands LTD

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Address:

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:30 - 17:00

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Address:

Local authority: Nottinghamshire County Council

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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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