Our outstanding XUK report in summer 2008 provides proof of what Richard Bernstein and we have believed for years - that our summer camps are fun, varied, caring and safe. We hope to see your child here soon
In Summer 2008 we were inspected by OFSTED at our residential camp. A full days inspections took place on our premises, office, activities, staff, equipment and all other aspects of XUK. A very rare grade was given to us... OUTSTANDING!! And following is the text version of it so you can see the report for yourself.
Unique Reference Number EY250503
Inspection date 21 July 2008
Inspector Tessa Margaret Betts
Setting Address Dauntsey’s School, Dauntsey School, Devizes SN10 4HE, United Kingdom
Telephone number 02083719686
E-mail [email protected]
Registered person XKEYS Ltd
Type of inspection Childcare
Type of care Out of School care
About this inspection
The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality of childcare and, if applicable, of nursery education. The inspection was carried out under Part XA Children Act 1989 as introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 and, where nursery education is provided, under Schedule 26 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998.The key inspection judgements and what they mean
- Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality
- Good: this aspect of the provision is strong
- Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound
- Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough
THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE
On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection: The quality and standards of the care are outstanding. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?
XUK is a residential summer camp for children from this country and abroad which is privately run by a company based in London. The company has been operating since 1983 in the London area, however they have been based at Quidenham in Norfolk since 2002. The scheme operates from facilities within New Eccles Hall School and is open for four weeks of the school summer holiday period. A maximum of 120 children may attend at any one time. There are currently 107 children aged between 7 years and 17 years on roll, however only one child is under 8 years at the time of the inspection. The summer camp employs 29 members of staff who all hold relevant qualifications and experience in either child care, nursing or sports related fields. Eight staff members hold current first aid certificates in addition to the medical staff.THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROVISION
Helping children to be healthy
The provision is outstanding. Children's health is rigorously promoted as staff effectively implement a range of positive practises to ensure the nutritional, health and physical needs of the children are met...Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe
The provision is outstanding. Children's risk of accidental injury is robustly minimised as a result of thorough and secure risk assessments...Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do
The provision is outstanding. Children are happy, motivated and very settled in a highly supportive and caring environment...Helping children make a positive contribution
The provision is outstanding. All children are treated with equal concern, their individuality respected and valued by staff...Organisation
The organisation is outstanding. Children's care is significantly enhanced by dynamic organisation and the outstanding commitment and dedication of the manager and staff team...Improvements since the last inspection
not applicableComplaints since the last inspection
Since 1 April 2004 there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the National Standards...THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE
On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection: The quality and standards of the care are outstanding. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.WHAT MUST BE DONE TO SECURE FUTURE IMPROVEMENT?
The quality and standards of the care
No recommendations for improvement are made because the quality and standards of care are outstanding.Related Articles
