Kangaroo Pouch Brierley Hill

Inspection of Kangaroo Pouch Brierley Hill Brierley Hill Childrens Centre, 18 Parkes Street, Brierley Hill, Staffordshire DY5 3DY

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are very happy, confident and chatty as they explore a wide range of exciting and motivating activities, indoors and outside. They have excellent relationships with their peers and staff. This helps children to feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

Children have fun in the exciting outdoor space, climbing the grassy hills, searching for insects and exploring natural materials. They design and build in the construction area and enjoy sensory activities, such as sand, flour and water. Indoors, children freely access craft materials and learn to use resources creatively and safely. They also play imaginative games with staff, such as going shopping and hospitals. As a result of their experiences, all children make good progress from their starting points.

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The provision is good

Children develop good communication and language skills. This includes those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak dual languages. Children interact positively and show great respect for each other as they learn about the world around them through games, such as sound lotto. They take turns, recognising and learning about animal, musical and environmental sounds. Children listen to stories intently and engage with activities that help them recall books they have read.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and managers assess the impact of their curriculum on children's learning effectively. The curriculum is broad and well sequenced. Staff continually observe children, provide them with stimulating activities and monitor their progress. They swiftly identify and tackle any gaps in children's learning. As a result, all children make good progress during their time at nursery. n Staff provide activities that build on children's previous skills, experiences, knowledge and interests. However, staff do not make the most of opportunities to create an even richer learning environment. For example, when children show an interest in numbers and the concept of money during role play, this is not fully explored. Therefore, there is scope to extend teaching even further, to enhance children's understanding of new knowledge and concepts. n Staff provide exciting activities with clear curriculum intentions. They know what

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they want the children to learn, such as understanding emotions and talking about feelings. However, they do not always make the best use of children's emerging interests to promote more appropriate discussions with them during play. Therefore, on occasions, staff are overly focused on their end goal and overlook opportunities to further challenge children's thinking. n Staff model the use of language with children effectively. They verbalise

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31 August 2022 children's experiences and introduce new vocabulary at a level appropriate for each child's age and stage of development. Consequently, children develop their own language and vocabulary well. n Leaders and managers place high priority on staff well-being. They recognise the ambitions and strengths of their staff, and utilise these skills within the nursery. Staff feel supported to reflect on their practice and identify their personal development needs. Staff developmental needs are met through in-house and external training, ongoing peer support and supervisions. This helps them continually develop their skills. n Key persons know children well and ensure they meet their care needs. Consequently, children feel emotionally secure and confident, and develop well physically and emotionally. n Staff promote children's welfare. They are paediatric first-aid trained and there are clear processes for recording and monitoring accidents and incidents in

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place. Parents are informed of any accidents and incidents within the nursery, and any concerns are dealt with appropriately. This helps to keep children safe. n Management and staff have excellent partnerships with parents. Parents say they cannot praise the setting enough for the care and education the managers and staff provide their children and the way they are kept informed of their children's progress. Communication between parents and staff is highly valued by parents, including parents of children with SEND and those who speak English as an additional language. This helps to promote continuity between the setting and home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The premises are secure. All staff are suitably checked to work with children. Managers and all staff understand and can put into practice the setting's safeguarding policies and procedures. Managers and staff are aware of their responsibilities to protect children from harm. They have an understanding of the 'Prevent' duty agenda, including the threat of radicalisation, and also possible exposure to drug-related crime through county lines. They are aware of female genital mutilation and have effective systems for monitoring children's attendance. This helps to keep children safe and promote their well-being.

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should:

n support staff to make better use of children's interests to promote more appropriate discussions with them during play, to further challenge their thinking n extend teaching to help create an even richer learning environment, to further enhance children's understanding of new knowledge and concepts.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557836 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10190158 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 31 Name of registered person Kangaroo Pouch Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07976 584011 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Kangaroo Pouch Brierley Hill registered in 2018 and is situated in Brierley Hill, Staffordshire. The nursery employs seven members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The nursery operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm all year round. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider has received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector carried out a learning walk, discussed the curriculum and viewed all areas of the nursery with managers. n The inspector observed and assessed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including staff suitability checks and paediatric first-aid certificates. n The inspector spoke to parents, staff and children throughout the day and took account of their views.

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We carried out this inspection 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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