Ultimate Activity Camps At Westbrook Hay Prep School

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About Ultimate Activity Camps At Westbrook Hay Prep School


Name Ultimate Activity Camps At Westbrook Hay Prep School
Address Westbrook Hay Preparatory School, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2RF
Phase Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises
Gender Mixed
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend at this exciting holiday club.

They separate from parents with ease and run to join their friends. The cheerful staff welcome all children during group registrations. They talk to children about the activities they will be doing during the day.

Staff also use this opportunity to discuss the camp rules and how they will keep everyone safe.Children demonstrate that they feel secure in this nurturing environment. They talk confidently to staff and visitors about their favourite activities.

Younger children seek staff out for comfort when tired or upset. Staff support chil...dren, where necessary, with cuddles or participating in quiet activities together.Children have access to variety of stimulating activities and resources.

In the large sports hall, they enjoy developing skills such as tennis. Staff and children are especially excited this week as they get to investigate the new indoor inflatable obstacle course. Children also explore the numerous outdoor activities.

They go for nature walks in the wooded areas and learn to manage risks when navigating the steep slopes. Younger children particularly enjoy the water channelling activities and making 'cakes' in the mud kitchen.

What does the early years setting do well and what does it need to do better?

Children behave well during their time at the holiday club.

Staff are consistent in their approach to behaviour management. They use age-appropriate language to support children's understanding of acceptable behaviour.Children are kind and polite to one another.

They demonstrate consistently good manners and support one another in small tasks. For example, children work as a team to pump water and work the water wall. Staff are excellent role models for children and are always respectful and helpful.

Staff encourage children to try out new and challenging activities. They consistently praise children's efforts and achievements. For example, staff and children cheer one another on during a tennis session in order to support children's developing confidence.

Children's safety is paramount. Effective daily risk assessments help to maintain a safe environment for children. Staff demonstrate sound knowledge of the robust health and safety procedures that are in place.

They act swiftly and professionally to maintain the well-being of all children.Staff are very well qualified and experienced. They are knowledgeable about how to provide stimulating and exciting activities to a broad age range of children.

For example, staff are skilful at adapting their approach when supporting older children in a mask-making activity.Robust hygiene routines are in place to keep children safe. Children know to wash their hands before meals and snacks and after each activity.

Staff support children's understanding of how germs can spread. They remind them of the need to wash hands after coughing and sneezing.Directors implement robust recruitment and induction procedures.

This helps to ensure that all staff are suitable to work with children. Managers monitor staff performance through regular supervision meetings. Gaps in knowledge and performance are then filled with face-to-face coaching and training.

Staff also have access to online training programmes to keep their knowledge up to date.Parents speak highly of the well-established team of managers and staff. They praise the close bonds they build with children and the nurturing approach they have.

Parents also acknowledge the variety of high-quality activities that are on offer. Children look forward to returning to the club each holiday.Staff are knowledgeable about the children they care for.

Directors have established highly effective methods of communication between club staff, head office and parents. Managers and staff have access to essential information to support the specific needs of all children.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Staff, managers, and directors all have a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. They know the signs and symptoms that could mean a child is at risk of abuse and the referral process to follow. Effective induction and training methods mean safeguarding information and procedures are securely embedded in staff knowledge.

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