Barracudas (Romford)

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Children are reminded about safety when taking part in the variety of activities offered throughout the day. This supports their well-being and understanding of how to keep safe.

• Children settle in easily and are eager to come back the next day. They are confident and are encouraged to make their own choices about the activities they want to take part in. • Staff support, and remind children to follow, good hygiene practices.

Children enjoy eating healthy snacks and lunch in the large canteen. This offers children the opportunity for all age groups to come together in a happy, social environment. • Staff develop good relationships with children... and encourage them to make friends with each other.

Staff promote a buddy system so that new children buddy up with a child who has attended the camp before. This works well and supports children's emotional and social development. • Leaders support staff to increase their professional development.

For example, staff attend seven training courses before each camp, which supports meeting the needs of children. • Staff do not consistently update all parents about their child's day, so that they know which activities their child has taken part in and enjoyed the most. • On occasions, staff do not organise play activities so that all children make the most of their learning.

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