Willows @ Carr Green

Inspection of Willows @ Carr Green Carr Green CP School, Carr Green Lane, Brighouse, Yorkshire HD6 3LT

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Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

Managers and staff have worked hard to successfully address the actions from the previous inspection. Staff have the opportunity to participate in supervision sessions, which help them to identify training needs, and this contributes to their professional development.

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This provision meets requirements

Children excitedly enter the setting following their busy day at school. They quickly settle into the routine of the session, dressing for outdoor play before snack time. Children independently choose from a range of activities and make choices about what they want to play with. Staff have a good knowledge of their key children and plan activities based on the children's interests. Younger children enjoy the painting and drawing activities, and staff sit with them and engage them in conversation. Children build on their social, physical and creative skills as they play. They learn through their positive interactions with staff.

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This provision meets requirements

Children behave well in the setting. They respond to gentle reminders from staff about following the rules and the boundaries in place. The children are familiar with these as they reflect those of the school and the school's values. This consistent approach helps children to respond appropriately and feel secure. Children display good manners.

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n Staff support children to manage their feelings and work things out when there are disagreements, helping them to resolve minor conflicts, and this helps when building friendships in the setting. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good support. Staff provide appropriate supervision to ensure that their needs are met at all times. Staff understand the children and the support they require. n Children are eager to join in with activities. They contribute to planning and are fully consulted about what they would like to do. They enjoy outdoor play and take advantage of the changing seasons as they play in the fallen leaves. They giggle as they locate missing shoes and excitedly throw the leaves over their heads. n Children recognise the importance of handwashing and good hygiene. They independently wash their hands prior to snack time and food activities. They know about the germs they may carry after playing outside. Staff ensure that

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the premises are clean and hygienic. n Children confidently approach staff and the inspector to talk about their day and their home lives. Children explain that they are able to speak to staff if they are worried or concerned about anything. They are relaxed and happy and enjoy

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16 November 2022 spending time with their friends. n Children's independence skills are promoted as they serve themselves snacks and drinks. They are supervised when going to the toilet due to its location in the building. However, even younger children are supported to use the toilet independently where possible. n Partnerships with parents and other settings are good. Parents report that they are informed about their child's activities and what they have eaten. Staff communicate successfully with the school from which they collect the children, to ensure that all children's needs are met. n Managers accurately evaluate the service they provide. They seek feedback from parents and the children to identify areas they would like to develop further and to build on good practice. n An effective key-worker system enables younger children to feel supported as they settle in at the setting. Staff liaise with parents to obtain information about

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their children's likes and dislikes, in order to meet their individual needs. This helps them to feel emotionally secure. n Children are provided with healthy snacks and fruit. They enjoy making special treats for desserts. Staff talk about healthy options and discuss the food providing fuel for their bodies before they participate in physical activity. Staff recognise that these discussions can be built upon to further promote understanding of oral hygiene.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff demonstrate a suitable awareness of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and the wider aspects of safeguarding. They understand the procedures to follow should they have concerns about a child in their care. Staff carry out risk assessments on the premises and plan to involve children in these checks to raise their awareness about hazards. Staff are appropriately recruited following safer recruitment procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2537325 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 10238979 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 Out-of-school day care

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inspection

Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 50 Name of registered person The Willows Day Nursery (Brighouse) Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01484 715676 Date of previous inspection 8 March 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Willows @ Carr Green registered in 2019 and is managed by The Willows Day Nursery (Brighouse) Limited. The setting operates from rooms within Carr Green CP School in Brighouse. The setting employs four members of staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The setting operates from Monday to Thursday, term time only, between 3.30pm and 6pm. On Fridays, the setting operates between 3.30pm and 5.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector and manager completed a learning walk across all areas of the provision to understand how managers and staff organise the curriculum and environment. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting. n The inspector observed staff interactions with the children. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection.

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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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