Wakoos Centre4Children Ltd

Inspection of Wakoos Centre4Children Ltd Station Road, Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 9RY

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are greeted at the gate and receive a warm welcome. They arrive happily and engage in the activities available. Children enjoy a healthy breakfast on arrival. Babies explore a range of sensory activities. They are given space and time to explore the natural environment outside. For example, babies enjoy rolling pine cones and conkers down plastic tubes. They watch as staff blow bubbles that pop in the wind.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from fresh air and daily exercise. They have access to a large outdoor area that is freely available throughout the day. Children also access the adjacent park at planned times in the week. Their physical development is supported well. Older children practise riding on scooters as well as safely climbing up climbing frames and swinging on tyres. They confidently share what they have learned and show determination to keep trying until they succeed. For example, children eagerly show adults how they can balance and swing on the tyres.

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The provision is good

Children have lots of opportunity to explore the local community. They visit the park and the local shops regularly. Children know that when they go out on outings, they must wear a high-visibility vest and hold hands with an adult or their peers. Children are involved in risk assessing outings, they help to count the children and understand how to stay safe when out of the setting.

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need to do better?

n The provider has made some changes to the management of the setting that are having a positive impact. The manager is reflective and has recently evaluated the provision and identified some improvements. The management team have an action plan and are working to continue to improve the setting. n Staff attend regular training to update their knowledge and understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They are well-trained to support children with speech and language difficulties while waiting for other professionals input. Staff use a variety of different activities to support children's language and attention. For example, the introduction of 'bucket time' to circle time. n Staff support opportunities to enhance the experiences available to children. They provide outdoor play for all children, especially children who have limited outdoor experiences. A sensory area is under construction, to give children a

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need to do better?

space to help develop language and listening skills. n The manager has a clear intent for what she wants children to learn. Babies are supported to develop their physical skills and their emotional security. For example, they have plenty of opportunity to practise walking when out in the park. Staff support babies to climb up the steps on the slide. Children are

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need to do better?

6 October 2022 developing their communication and language skills. However, at times not all staff adapt their teaching to suit children's different abilities. Nonetheless, the manager has identified this as area to improve practice and is supporting staff to develop their skills. n Staff monitor children's development regularly and identify areas where children may need more support or encouragement. Staff provide a range of activities that children can freely move between. For example, exploring paints with string, modelling with clay or throwing beanbags at different number cards. However, staff are not always available to fully engage children in activities at the time children need them. As a result, not all children are fully focussed all of the time. n Children's personal development is supported. They learn about oral health and how to keep their teeth clean. For example, children practise using toothbrushes

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need to do better?

on dolls and squeeze out the toothpaste from the tube. Children know to wash their hands before lunch and do so independently. Babies are encouraged to wash their hands in the portable outdoor handwashing station before they have snack. n Staff share information with parents about their children's development and what activities they are interested in. Parents are happy with the care their children receive. They know who their child's key person is and are aware of the areas of learning staff are supporting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The designated leads for safeguarding know what to do if concerns are raised about a child's welfare. They understand their role and how to report concerns to the local safeguarding partners. The designated leads understand what to do if an allegation is made against a member of staff working with children. Staff understand how to identify if a child is at risk of harm. This includes if children are at risk of being groomed or being exposed to extreme views. Staff complete risk assessments and review these frequently in response to any accidents and incidents.

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should:

n Develop staff's understanding of the curriculum intent to ensure it supports all children's needs and promotes their learning n improve how staff are deployed to ensure children's development is encouraged to fully maximise their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420054 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10254579 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 60 Number of children on roll 102 Name of registered person Wakoos Centre4Children Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01403 786800 Date of previous inspection 8 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Wakoos Centre4Children Ltd registered in 2010. It opens from 7.30am to 6pm, each weekday, all year round. It also operates a breakfast club from 7.30am to 8.45am and an after-school club from 3pm to 6pm each weekday, during term time only. The setting is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The setting employs 27 staff. Of these, 15 hold relevant qualifications.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation.

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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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