Willows @ St Thomas

Inspection of Willows @ St Thomas St. Thomas C Of E (Vc) Primary School, Sherwood Avenue, Huddersfield HD2 1RQ

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This provision does not meet requirements

Children's safety, health and well-being are compromised at this setting. Staff are not always aware of individual children's health needs. They do not have a secure understanding of a range of safeguarding topics. This does not ensure that children are kept safe.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Children arrive to a chaotic environment. Children run around shouting and chasing each other. This leads to accidents. Children bump heads with others as they become over excited. They are boisterous and accidently hurt one another as they play fight. Staff do not always record and inform parents of accidents.

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This provision does not meet requirements

That said, children comment they like to come to the setting, so that they can see their friends. They are offered a choice of sandwiches or wraps, with a variety of fillings. Children enjoy the food available. Some children play with construction bricks or use paper and sticky tape to create a model. However, the resources available to children are limited. In the main, children are not engaged and, as a result, their behaviour is poor.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and managers do not have procedures in place to ensure that medication is in date and available for children, should they need it. They do not act swiftly when medication expires to make sure that a replacement is provided in a timely manner. Staff do not always have access to the medication which children use. This compromises children's health and safety. n Leaders and managers do not ensure that new staff receive a thorough induction when starting work at the setting. New staff are not aware of children's individual health needs. They do not know which children may need emergency medication or where this is kept. Children's care plans are not always kept on the premises and available to staff. This puts children's health at risk. n Some children engage with the activities available inside. They enjoy playing with construction bricks and make Father's Day cards. However, staff do not provide appropriate resources and activities for all children. Staff do not engage

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with children well. As a result, children become bored and resort to running inside, shouting at each other and play fighting. n Overall, children enjoy being outside. They have a large area to explore. Some children take part in a game of football, while others climb and balance on the tyres. However, some children wander around with no focus due to the lack of resources available for them to play with. n Children help to create the rules for the setting. However, staff do not ensure that children follow these rules. Children hurt one another with a weapon they

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6 June 2023 have made from construction bricks. They push and shove each other when lining up, and spit at each other when sitting at the table. Staff do not consistently help children to manage their own behaviours. Children do not learn to be respectful of each other. n Staff do not always keep an accurate records of accidents. When children are hurt, they do not always receive appropriate first-aid treatment. Staff do not always inform parents in a timely manner. n Children learn basic hygiene procedures. Staff encourage children to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. n Parents comment their children like coming and the setting is convenient, so that they can work. They say staff are available at the beginning and end of the day if they need to speak to them. Staff have good relationships with parents. n Managers have acted swiftly to address an incident when children were able to

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leave the setting unaccompanied. They have reviewed policies and procedures and implemented changes, so that children cannot leave unattended again. Staff complete regular head counts to ensure that everyone is accounted for. n Leaders and managers do not ensure that all staff understand the safeguarding policy. For instance, staff do not have clear knowledge of what to do if there is an allegation about an adult in the setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There are risks to children's health and safety in the setting. Some staff are unaware of the correct procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made about a member of staff. Staff have a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of the four main types of abuse and how to report this. However, their knowledge is less secure in other aspects, for example county lines. Leaders and managers put supervision sessions in place to support staff and for them to discuss any safeguarding concerns they may have. They have a recruitment process in place and ongoing procedures to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children.

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Due date

ensure that written permission for administering medication is kept on the premises and all medication is in date and readily available 16/06/2023

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6 June 2023 make sure that all staff receive induction training to help them to understand their roles and responsibilities, particularly regarding children's health needs 30/06/2023

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provide appropriate activities and resources for children to remain focused and engaged 30/06/2023

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ensure that staff manage children's behaviour in an appropriate way 30/06/2023

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keep a written record for all accidents, injuries and first-aid treatment and inform parents 30/06/2023

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support all staff to be aware of a range of safeguarding concerns and how to report these and the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation towards a member of staff. 30/06/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2661020 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10294739 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 34 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Willows @ St Thomas registered in 2021 and is independently run by The Willows Day Nursery (Brighouse) Limited. The setting operates from rooms within St Thomas C Of E (Vc) Primary School in Huddersfield. The setting employs 10 members of staff. Of these, seven staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and one at level 6. The setting operates during term time, from 7am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with staff and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the setting. n The inspector viewed the setting and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at the setting. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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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