Get Set Play

In February 2023, a hall, access to a park and school-holiday operation shaped Get Set Play's provision. In February 2023, provision centred on play, physical activity and children having a say in the resources they used. The setting has capacity for 30 children in total and is based at Anchorage Park Lodge in Portsmouth.

At its February 2023 inspection, Ofsted concluded that Get Set Play met requirements, but could not judge the quality of early-years provision because no early-years children were present. That distinction matters: the outcome assessed requirements rather than the impact of care and learning on younger children.

In February 2023, the premises included a hall and access to an outdoor park area. These gave the holiday provision indoor space alongside opportunities for active outdoor play. Children older than five were present during the visit.

The early years foundation stage sets the requirements for younger children's learning, development and care, including learning through play. In February 2023, the provider explained plans for children to choose freely from play resources and request additional equipment. Giving children a voice in those choices was part of the intended approach.

Outdoor safety also had a practical emphasis that February: boundaries and rules for park play, backed by consideration of potential hazards. Energetic activity formed part of the provider's plans for the day.

At the February 2023 inspection, Ofsted found that the provider understood safeguarding responsibilities, used recruitment checks to assess staff suitability and prepared staff for their safety duties.

In February 2023, the provider described adapting routines to individual children and understanding how a key-person system could support emotional wellbeing. Sharing information with parents was intended to keep care consistent between home and the club. Staff meetings and training supported the approach to children's behaviour.

That February, parents were encouraged to send nutritious food and snacks.

The address is Anchorage Park Lodge, Sywell Crescent, Portsmouth, PO3 5UB. In February 2023, the setting operated during school holidays, opening from 8am to 4pm on five days each week. These were opening hours rather than named booking sessions.

• Basis of the outcome. The February 2023 assessment met requirements, but younger children's experiences could not be evaluated because none were present. Keep that limit in mind when weighing the outcome.
• Holiday-club model. School-holiday operation shaped the February 2023 provision. What ages and attendance arrangements does Get Set Play now accept?
• Outdoor routines. Park access featured in February 2023, alongside rules and boundaries for play. Discuss how those arrangements would work for your child during a visit.

Get Set Play's February 2023 model would suit families seeking holiday provision with indoor play space, park activity and opportunities for children to influence their play. The requirements-met outcome provides a narrower basis for choosing early-years care than an assessment of children's learning and daily experiences.