Little Hands Adventure ClubOfsted report card, 16 Sept 2026

Little Hands Adventure Club

Unique reference number (URN): 2806377 Address: Divine Saviour Rc Jmi School, Broomfield Rise, Abbots Langley, WD5 0HW Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises Registered with Ofsted: 03/09/2024 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: Little Hands Adventure 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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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard

Leaders have created a positive and welcoming environment. They promote a culture of respect and kindness, and staff model these behaviours in their interactions with children.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard

Routines are well established. Younger children quickly become familiar with the club's routines, supported by older children who act as positive role models and help them to participate confidently.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard

Leaders manage transitions calmly and effectively. They explain routines and expectations clearly, particularly to children who are new to the club, and help them understand why these are important. However, staff do not consistently follow this approach. At times, some staff give instructions without explaining the reasons behind them. As a result, some children do not fully understand why they are expected to follow particular routines, and need further explanation or prompting.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard

Leaders maintain effective oversight of children's attendance and punctuality. They recognise that patterns of irregular attendance or repeated late collection may indicate that a child needs additional support or may be at risk of harm. Leaders follow up concerns appropriately and take action in line with the club's safeguarding procedures.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard

Children generally behave well. They cooperate with each other and show consideration for their friends. For example, when using the swing, children help each other to get on and off safely by holding the swing steady and offering their hands to support one another.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard

Leaders prioritise children's welfare and wellbeing. They provide a calm, welcoming play environment where children feel safe, secure and valued.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard

Children's physical development is a priority at this club. They have access to a range of both natural and purpose-built outdoor climbing equipment. Children confidently use monkey bars and climb trees, balance on obstacle courses and climb rope nets. As a result, children develop their strength, balance and coordination. Staff encourage children to persevere when they do not initially complete a challenge, such as crossing the monkey bars. Children respond positively to this encouragement and show resilience and a 'can-do' attitude when attempting challenging activities.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard

Staff provide hot snacks in line with current guidance. Children wash their hands before eating, help themselves to vegetables and fill up their own water bottles. They clear away their own plates. Older children demonstrate independence and act as positive role models for younger children, who quickly follow their example. Leaders use snack times to talk with children about a variety of topics, such as the importance of having good manners and being kind to each other. Children engage positively in these conversations and confidently share their views. However, staff do not consistently use these opportunities to help children understand how healthy food choices and hydration support their health and wellbeing.

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Inclusion Expected standard

Typically, leaders and staff promote an inclusive setting. They identify and respond effectively to children's individual needs, including those of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Before children attend, staff gather detailed information from parents and carers, and, where appropriate, from the school. They use this information to quickly understand children's individual needs and put appropriate support in place.

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Inclusion Expected standard

Staff make effective adaptations to resources, activities and the environment in order to support all children to participate successfully. For example, they ensure that children's favourite games and activities are available. This helps children to feel calm, safe and secure and enables them to take part confidently in the club's activities.

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Inclusion Expected standard

Leaders recognise that the children attending the club are of different ages and have a range of interests and needs. A broad range of activities is available, including role play, craft activities, construction and tabletop games, alongside opportunities for physical activities outside. Staff use their knowledge of children's interests to plan and provide activities that engage them. As a result, children make choices about how they spend their time, play collaboratively with their friends and feel valued and listened to.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders engage effectively with parents and build positive relationships with them. They provide parents with information about online safety and share regular newsletters. Leaders also make themselves available to speak with parents at the end of each session and keep them informed about their child's experiences. Parents speak positively about the club and report that their children enjoy attending. They value the calm and welcoming atmosphere and say that their children settle quickly.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders have effective arrangements to reflect on staff practice and identify areas for development. They hold regular staff meetings and provide staff with supervision and support. Leaders provide regular mandatory training, in addition to specific training to help staff support the individual needs of the children. As a result, staff feel valued and speak positively about working at the club.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders regularly complete risk assessments to identify and manage potential risks. This ensures that children are kept safe.

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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 arrive at this welcoming and well-organised after-school club excited and ready to have fun. Leaders and staff greet the children warmly, which helps them settle quickly at the beginning of the session. Well-established routines are in place. As a result, children know exactly what is expected of them, and they put away their coats and bags ready for later. Children familiar to the club support the younger children. For example, they explain where the buckets are to keep their things safe.

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About this setting

Unique reference number (URN): 2806377 Children are regularly given the opportunity to discuss with leaders and staff what they like to do best. They write or draw their favourite activities. As a result, children choose from a range of activities that reflect their interests, in addition to their stages of development and abilities. For example, younger children choose between role play, craft activities, puzzles and games. Older children head straight to the table football and construction activities.

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About this setting

Children benefit from regular opportunities to play outdoors. They use a range of play equipment, including obstacle courses, monkey bars and climbing equipment. As a result, children develop their balance, coordination and core strength. Children celebrate each other's achievements. For example, they clap and cheer when children who are new to the club cross the monkey bars independently for the first time. Children show confidence and develop positive relationships with their peers.

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About this setting

Snack times are sociable occasions where children enjoy talking with each other and with staff about a range of topics. Staff give gentle reminders to help children take turns when speaking and ensure that children feel listened to. Children share their views and learn about good manners, respect for others and healthy eating.

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Next steps

Leaders should strengthen staff practice with targeted support and coaching so that staff can provide high-quality interactions during routines. Leaders should strengthen staff practice in helping children understand the importance of healthy eating, hygiene routines and healthy food choices.

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with leaders, staff, children and parents and carers 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:

Divine Saviour Rc Jmi School Broomfield Rise Abbots Langley WD5 0HW

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Address:

Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Address:

Registered person: Little Hands Adventure Club Limited

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Address:

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 15:00 - 17:30,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 17:30

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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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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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Urgent improvement

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