Limitless - Alconbury

Limitless - Alconbury

Unique reference number (URN): 2839472 Address: Alconbury Sports & Social, Great North Road, Alconbury, Huntingdon, PE28 4EX Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises Registered with Ofsted: 24/06/2025 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: Limitless Sports & Activities 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 Strong standard

Leaders have created a positive culture, where children understand and meet high expectations. Children's behaviour is highly positive, and they require very little direction from staff. They follow well-established routines confidently throughout each session. Children take part in a daily group briefing at the start of every session. During this time, staff explain activities, reinforce behaviour expectations and remind children about routines. This helps to keep children safe. Consistent routines create a calm and organised environment, where children feel secure, confident and ready to participate in all aspects of club life.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard

Staff develop warm, respectful and trusting relationships with children. They help children understand how their behaviour affects others, encouraging them to reflect on their choices and develop empathy and self-control. When children need additional support, staff use personalised strategies that meet their individual needs. The setting promotes positive behaviour through rewards, such as the 'Legends' baseball cap. Staff award this to children who demonstrate the club's values and act as positive role models for others. This approach encourages children to make positive choices, promotes self-esteem and contributes to a respectful and supportive culture.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard

Leaders monitor children's attendance closely and use this information to promote inclusion and support wellbeing. They carefully track attendance patterns and work in partnership with schools, parents and other professionals to identify and address barriers that may affect regular attendance. This collaborative approach helps to ensure that children remain safe, well supported and able to benefit fully from the opportunities the setting provides.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard

Children's welfare and wellbeing are at the heart of the provision. Leaders have created a warm and caring environment, where children feel safe, secure and valued. Staff know children well and respond sensitively to their individual needs. The trusting relationships they build with children promote confidence, emotional security and a strong sense of belonging.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard

Children are happy, relaxed and eager to engage in all aspects of club life. They approach staff with confidence to share their achievements, ideas and experiences. For example, during a scrapbook-making activity, children proudly show staff their creations. Each scrapbook is unique and reflects the child's personality and choice of materials. This demonstrates the secure and trusting relationships children have with adults at the setting. Staff celebrate children's achievements with enthusiasm, helping to build their self-esteem, resilience and confidence. They encourage children to take pride in their accomplishments. This approach reflects the ethos of the setting by creating an environment, where every child feels valued, supported and able to achieve their full potential. As a result, all children benefit from consistent coaching, guidance and mentoring from staff throughout their experiences at the club.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard

Leaders and staff actively promote children's physical and emotional wellbeing every day. They make thoughtful adjustments to the environment to meet children's needs. For example, they provide regular opportunities for children to stay hydrated and take breaks in shaded areas after outdoor activities during hot weather. Children independently follow healthy routines, including practising good hygiene and making healthy choices. For example, they wash their hands before and after participating in baking activities. Children learn to take responsibility for their own wellbeing and show consideration for the wellbeing of others. They thrive in an environment, where they feel cared for, celebrated and confident to be themselves.

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Inclusion Strong standard

Leaders have created an inclusive culture, where every child feels valued as an individual and actively participates in club life. Staff provide a warm and welcoming environment for all children. They support each child's individual needs with care, understanding and empathy, helping children feel safe, respected and included. Children who attend funded holiday programmes benefit from high-quality experiences, nutritious meals and personalised support. These opportunities promote inclusion and remove barriers to participation. Children demonstrate empathy, respect and acceptance of others' experiences and backgrounds. They thrive in an environment, where everyone feels welcomed, valued and has a strong sense of belonging.

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Inclusion Strong standard

From the outset, leaders have established the setting with a clear commitment to inclusion. Drawing on their own experiences, they recognised that some children attending the out-of- school provision may not enjoy sports-based activities. As a result, they developed a diverse range of opportunities to engage children's interests, including arts and crafts, age- appropriate axe throwing and community events. A particular highlight for children is the visit from a local donkey from a nearby sanctuary, which provides a memorable and enriching experience.

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Inclusion Strong standard

Leaders prioritise ongoing professional development to ensure staff have the knowledge and skills needed to meet the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work effectively to remove barriers to children's participation, wellbeing and success. Leaders have established clear priorities for supporting children, and staff consistently embed these priorities in their daily practice. As a result, children benefit from an environment, where they can participate fully, develop confidence and achieve positive outcomes.

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Leadership and governance Strong standard

Leadership is highly effective. Leaders have created an ambitious, child-focused club, where children's safety, wellbeing and enjoyment guide every decision. They have a strong understanding of the needs of children, families and the wider community. Leaders respond swiftly to changing needs, ensuring that the club remains inclusive, responsive and consistently high quality.

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Leadership and governance Strong standard

Leaders have established a positive and reflective culture, where staff feel valued, respected and empowered to succeed. Staff benefit from regular meetings and coaching from the leadership team, which supports ongoing reflection and continuous improvement in practice. Leaders place a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and make appropriate adjustments when needed. They also recognise and celebrate high-quality practice through a staff recognition scheme led by children. Children can tell leaders when a staff member has supported them or demonstrated the club's values by being a 'Legend'. Leaders acknowledge these achievements, helping staff feel appreciated, listened to and supported.

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Leadership and governance Strong standard

Partnership working is a significant strength of the provision. Leaders recognise the importance of working closely with parents, schools and the wider community. This helps to ensure that children and families receive a consistent and supportive 'Limitless' experience. The strong relationships leaders have established, combined with their commitment to continuous improvement and sustainability, have created a thriving community, where children flourish.

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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 thrive in this friendly and inclusive out-of-school club. They feel happy, safe and develop a strong sense of belonging. Children arrive confidently, greet staff and friends and follow familiar routines. Free-play opportunities on arrival help children settle quickly. Clear routines, consistent expectations and positive relationships enable children to settle without delay and make the most of their time at the club. Children of all ages play together in a caring and respectful environment. Older children willingly take on additional responsibilities and help younger children learn the rules and routines of outdoor games. They model positive behaviours, such as turn-taking, kindness and respect. These experiences help older children develop leadership skills, empathy and responsibility. At the same time, younger children feel welcomed, secure and included.

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

Staff know children well and ensure that every child feels included. They recognise and value children's diverse backgrounds and celebrate differences throughout the setting. For example, staff embed visual timetables and prepare children for changes to routines as part of everyday practice. These approaches help children feel secure, confident and able to participate fully in the life of the club. Staff provide a wide range of experiences that reflect children's interests, abilities and individual needs. They skilfully adapt activities and offer thoughtful support to ensure that every child can take part. As a result, children develop confidence, independence and resilience. Children feel valued and listened to, which helps them share their ideas, opinions and experiences confidently with trusted adults. Staff provide support, when needed, to help children remain safe, engaged and successful in their play and learning experiences.

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

Parents speak highly of the provision and describe it as a lifeline for the community. Children enjoy attending the club and many return year after year. They build strong friendships with peers from different backgrounds, schools and settings. Children leave the club happy, confident and excited to share their experiences at home. They look forward to returning for their next session.

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Next steps

Leaders should continue to embed their successful inclusive practice, so it becomes consistently sustained over time, strengthening how this approach is shared and modelled to secure long-term impact for all children.

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with the leaders, staff. parents and children during the inspection.

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Address:

Alconbury Sports & Social Great North Road, Alconbury Huntingdon PE28 4EX

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Address:

Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Address:

Registered person: Limitless Sports & Activities Ltd

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Address:

Operating hours: Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:30 - 16:30

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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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5 to 13

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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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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Urgent improvement

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