Holiday Club at Chelsea School Ordered to Boost Security After Risk Incident

A holiday club at a top-rated Chelsea school faces scrutiny after a security incident. The school is now pushing for improved safety measures to protect the children.

Holiday Club at Chelsea School Ordered to Boost Security After Risk Incident
Holiday Club at Chelsea School Ordered to Boost Security After Risk Incident

Chelsea: A holiday club at a well-rated primary school is in hot water. They’ve been told to step up their security after a concerning incident.

Ofsted inspectors dropped by Active Day Camps at Marlborough Primary School. They were checking things out after a security breach last summer. The inspectors found that the club hadn’t done enough to keep the place secure.

Details about the incident are still under wraps. Both the school and the holiday club are keeping quiet about what exactly happened.

Active Day Camps operates through Schools Plus, which manages school lettings. The headteacher, Sally Keck, mentioned that they’ve asked Schools Plus to take a closer look at how the club uses the school’s facilities.

She emphasized that keeping kids safe is a top priority. The school takes any security concerns very seriously, whether it’s during school hours or not.

The Ofsted report raised alarms about people getting into the holiday club without supervision. But it’s important to note that Marlborough Primary School still holds its Outstanding rating.

After the inspection, the report pointed out that the club hadn’t improved security measures. It also mentioned that staff didn’t fully understand the risk assessments, which is a big deal for keeping kids safe.

Rebby Wallis, who leads safeguarding at Active Day Camps, said they take safety very seriously. He assured that they follow all the necessary care standards and are ready for another inspection.

According to reports, the incident happened when multiple clubs were using the school at the same time. The school quickly alerted the local authority, which started a safeguarding review.

Kensington and Chelsea Council is also looking into contracts with Active Day Camps. Since the inspection, the club hasn’t operated at Marlborough Primary.

Ofsted’s report highlighted several issues with the holiday club. They noted that risk assessments weren’t effective, and some hazards were overlooked, like a vacuum cleaner cable on the floor.

They also found that not all staff were well-trained. Some seasonal staff didn’t get proper training to ensure they knew how to keep kids safe.

While staff are trained to recognize signs of abuse, some didn’t know how to report concerns about adult behavior. This could lead to serious issues being overlooked.

Ofsted did mention that kids seem happy at the holiday club. They behave well and staff help them with sharing and problem-solving. Parents feel heard, and kids with special needs are well supported.

Ofsted gave Active Day Camps until November 22 to make necessary improvements. They need to secure the premises, improve risk assessments, and ensure staff understand their roles better.

Active Day Camps started operating at Marlborough Primary in 2020. They run holiday clubs and have eight staff members. The school itself was rated Outstanding in a separate inspection.

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