The Wood School at Paupers Wood

The Wood School at Paupers Wood Paupers Wood, Nell Lane, Manchester, M20 2DU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 May 2017 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Leadership is strong. Self-evaluation and reflective practice is embedded. Expectations are high and there is a clear commitment to continue to raise the already good quality.  Staff are highly qualified. Overall, they use their skills and expertise well to provide high levels of care and good support. This helps children to consolidate and build on their experiences in school. Children develop many skills for the future.  The outdoor environment is superb. Staff use the rich and stimulating outdoor provision to provide an extensive range of activities and experiences which challenge, interest and capture children's imaginations. All children arrive in high spirits and are eager to explore.  Children's behaviour is impeccable. Staff are supportive role models who value and respect each child as an individual. Children develop strong levels of emotional security, self-control and cooperation. Younger children are extremely confident alongside their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Monitoring and supervision procedures for staff are not yet focused precisely enough on developing the good quality of practice even further.  Systems used to gather information from parents about children's individual skills and interests are not always successful so that their experiences can be further complemented.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop the process for monitoring staff performance and implement more rigorous supervision that enhances the quality of practice even further  find further ways to gather information from all parents to fully complement children's experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector completed a tour of the setting.  The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the provider/manager.  The inspector spoke to the provider/manager, staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation such as policies and procedures, discussed self-evaluation and checked evidence of staff qualifications and suitability.  The inspector took account of the views of parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. All staff are clear about their responsibility to keep children safe and they fully understand child protection procedures. Children's safety and well-being are given the utmost priority. Detailed risk assessments are implemented and children help staff to identify and minimise any potential hazards. This helps to enhance their strong knowledge of how to keep themselves safe. The woodland premises has a secure entrance and high perimeter fencing. This prevents unauthorised access and contributes towards children's safety. Parents speak extremely positively about the staff, facilities and unique experiences that their children receive. Staff have established good relationships with external agencies. This helps to provide good support for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff join in with children as they play and explore. They ask purposeful questions to encourage children to think and respond. This contributes towards all children's speaking skills, including children who speak English as an additional language. As boys lift tree stumps, staff ask them to describe the texture and how the bark feels. Children use mathematical language as they compare which tree stump is heavier. Younger children create pictures. They delight as they make new colours by mixing paints together. Older girls draw detailed images of the woodland surroundings. This helps to consolidate their early writing skills and creativity. Children develop an excellent understanding of the world around them. For example, younger boys confidently discuss the different types of trees and how different clothing camouflages them in the forest.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

All children are supported exceptionally well by their key person. This contributes towards their superb sense of belonging. Children learn a multitude of practical skills and how to take calculated risks. This helps them to develop independence and confidence. For example, children capably use real saws to cut tree branches. They hollow out the middle using small skewers and make pea shooters. Staff acknowledge children's efforts and achievements. This contributes towards their extremely high levels of self-assurance and confidence. Children gain an excellent understanding of routines and boundaries. Staff use a bell to indicate it is time to sit in the circle for snack and even the youngest children immediately stop, listen and respond appropriately. Children's physical health and well- being are exceptionally well promoted. They skilfully manoeuvre along and up on to fallen trees and particularly delight in swinging from ropes. Positive hygiene routines are

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

adopted and instilled by highly responsive staff.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480921 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 996963 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 11 Total number of places 25 Number of children on roll 73 Name of registered person Learning in the Woods CIC

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07815 557826

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The Wood School at Paupers Wood registered in 2014. The setting employs 10 members of staff. Of these, three staff hold early years teachers status and four staff hold qualified teacher status. Six staff are forest school trained. The setting opens Monday to Friday, term time only, from 9.00am to 3.15pm.

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This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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