Wave Leisure At Hampden Park Playscheme

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About Wave Leisure At Hampden Park Playscheme


Name Wave Leisure At Hampden Park Playscheme
Address Hampden Park Sports Centre, Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, BN22 9RQ
Phase Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Out-of day care
Gender Mixed
Local Authority EastSussex
Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the exciting holiday club. They experience a range of activities.

Children freely choose what they would like to play with. They are consistently engrossed in their play. Consequently, children's behaviour is very good.

Children play cooperatively with each other and make new friends from other schools. Staff ensure a balance of adult- and child-led games for children to choose from and regularly refresh activities throughout the day. For instance, while some children take part in a penalty shoot-out competition, others choose to practise balancing on stilts.

Children are co...mpetitive but remain friendly and kind to each other.Children speak positively of their time at the setting. They explain how they enjoy attending and particularly like going on the bouncy castle.

Children spend time outside in the fresh air. They participate in high-energy, large-group games, such as dodgeball, that help to keep them active and healthy. Children's emotions and feelings are valued.

For example, staff quickly notice if children need additional support. They talk to children about how they are feeling, giving children the chance to express themselves.

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

Staff report that they feel well supported by the manager.

They speak positively of the training that they receive to help fulfil their role, such as paediatric first-aid training. The manager meets with staff following each holiday club to provide them with supervision and reflect on how well the club ran.Staff work collaboratively with parents.

They ask parents to complete forms to find out about children when they join. However, the manager is considering how to gather even more information from parents, particularly when children have additional needs. Parents say that they feel their children are happy, safe and well cared for.

Children experience a wide range of activities that help them to learn about the community. For example, they have visits from police community support officers, lifeguards, and the local council. Staff plan areas of the setting carefully to suit children's varying needs and interests.

Children spend time being creative, making pictures with small beads and making ghosts using chalk and black paper. Additionally, children use their imagination in the pretend café area.Children show a good understanding of the rules and boundaries within the setting.

They come together as a group in the morning to recall the rules, which helps to prepare them for the day ahead. Children and staff have respectful relationships. Staff value children's input and ask them about their preferences.

Children are confident and keen to share their views.Staff provide a good level of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). They ensure that the provision is adapted accordingly so that all children are included.

For example, they notice when children would benefit from time in a quieter environment or from greater adult support.Children's behaviour is managed in a positive way. For instance, staff reward children with the 'star of the day' certificate.

They praise children regularly, which helps to build children's confidence. Children enjoy taking on additional responsibilities, such as helping to set up games for their peers.Staff help children to learn to make healthy choices.

For example, during lunchtime, they talk to children about healthy food, encouraging them to eat their main food item first. Children are regularly reminded to drink to keep themselves hydrated. Staff incorporate regular opportunities for physical activity and fresh air during the day.

Children particularly enjoy taking part in music and movement sessions. They playfully dance along to the music, copying the actions.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

The manager has embedded robust procedures to maintain the safety of the children. For instance, he has considered ways to ensure that the drop off and collection of children are organised and managed effectively. Staff supervise children well.

They remind children of how to keep themselves safe during activities. Managers and staff know how to identify symptoms of child abuse and know where to report any concern. They have a good understanding of safeguarding issues that may affect the children they care for, such as county lines and female genital mutilation.

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