Active8 Minds - West WitteringOfsted report card, 29 Sept 2026

Active8 Minds - West Wittering

Unique reference number (URN): 2839587 Address: West Wittering Parochial School, Pound Road, West Wittering, Chichester, PO20 8AJ Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises Registered with Ofsted: 07/05/2025 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: ACTIVE8 MINDS WEST SUSSEX LTD

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders have a clear oversight for the provision they offer. They have a precise vision for the care and enjoyable experiences they plan to provide for children. Leaders monitor the out-of-school club regularly to ensure that any areas of improvement are swiftly identified. Leaders then take action promptly to raise the quality of the provision.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders have effective arrangements in place for the ongoing supervision of staff. For example, leaders provide opportunities for collaborative feedback to support professional development. Leaders provide high-quality training opportunities. For example, staff engage in training to enhance their understanding of working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders have a well-organised key-person system in place to support children. They plan for this to support children's wellbeing as they settle in and to provide them with the opportunity to develop secure attachments with a familiar adult. Leaders have high expectations for children's positive behaviour and provide staff with training to ensure these expectations are effectively delivered to children.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders plan for staff to have ongoing, thoughtful engagements with parents. This is so that parents feel involved with what is happening at the club. Leaders work closely with the school to support transitions for all children. For example, they support children with SEND through understanding the strategies that are in place for them at school.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders have rigorous policies in place that are strategically reviewed and amended. Leaders ensure that practice is monitored in line with these policies so that it is continually of high quality. Leaders also ensure that parents are aware of their attendance policy. Leaders intend to support children to attend regularly and encourage parents to inform them of any planned absences.

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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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About this inspection

The inspector spoke to leaders and staff 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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About this inspection

There were no early years children present and/or on roll at the time of this inspection. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with leaders and an inspection of the premises, equipment, and any relevant documentation. When there are no early years children present, inspectors only evaluate and grade leadership and governance as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess the impact on children of other evaluation areas. Pound Road, West Wittering Chichester PO20 8AJ

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About this inspection

Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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About this inspection

Registered person: ACTIVE8 MINDS WEST SUSSEX LTD

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About this inspection

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 08:45,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 15:15 - 18:00

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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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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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