Wrens Nest

Inspection of Wrens Nest Shenstone Village Hall, Barnes Road, Shenstone, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 0LT

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Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

Children are pleased to see the kind, caring and friendly staff as they finish their school day. They greet staff by giving them a warm cuddle and are keen to tell them about their day. Staff prioritise children's safety and welfare. They provide children with a trolley to place their belongings in, and children independently put on their high-visibility jackets before making their way safely back to the club.

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This provision meets requirements

Children know what staff expect of them. They hang up their jackets and put their belongings away. Children follow good hygiene practices as they wash their hands and sit down at the table to chat with their friends while having their snack. They are then quick to get involved in the broad range of activities staff provide for them. For example, children work together and share ideas as they build their own dens or towers using bricks. They problem solve as they add furniture to extend their den. Children are confident to approach staff to ask for things they enjoy when they have finished what they are doing, which staff happily respond to. Children maintain high levels of concentration as they use scissors to cut their own thread and carefully thread beads onto the thread to make their own jewellery.

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need to do better?

n The provider has made significant improvements since the last inspection to address the actions raised. They use self-evaluation well to identify ongoing areas for improvement and continually raise the quality of provision. Staff, including managers, have accessed a broad range of training, which has helped them to build on their skills to meet the needs of children who attend. n Staff spend time supporting new children to settle in. They show them where facilities are and help them to participate in routines, such as lining up to get their snack and finding somewhere to sit. Staff are observing children to find out about their interests so that they can use this information to plan further activities for them. n There is a named coordinator to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They have completed comprehensive training to understand how to meet children's individual needs. The named coordinator knows how to

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need to do better?

access additional support for children who may need it so that they feel included and reach their potential in the club. n Children's health is well supported. They have plenty of opportunities to practise their physical skills as they play ball games in the large hall. Children enjoy choosing from a varied range of healthy and nutritious snacks, such as apple, strawberry, banana and popcorn. n Children are encouraged to express their imaginations. They practise their dressing skills, putting on costumes and pretending to be different characters.

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need to do better?

11 September 2023 Children immerse themselves as they use dolls and figures to act out narratives that they are familiar with. n Parents speak highly of the club. They say that their children love attending and particularly appreciate the range of craft activities available, which capture their interests. Parents comment that staff are always friendly, helpful and approachable and are flexible in meeting their needs. n Children behave extremely well in the club. They build respectful relationships with staff and each other. Children treat resources with respect and know to tidy up when they have finished playing with something. Staff use effective strategies to help children to understand their expectations for their behaviour. n Staff receive a thorough induction programme when they start employment. They are provided with training on all aspects of their role, which helps them to understand and fulfil their role and responsibilities. The manager provides

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regular opportunities for supervision with staff so that they can discuss their performance and any concerns they may have. This helps to promote the interests of all children. n The provider ensures that all required documentation is maintained accurately. New systems have been implemented for recording children's hours of attendance. Confidential information and records are held securely to protect children's privacy. The provider has ensured that there is always somebody present and available who holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate to respond in the event of an emergency.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff and managers undertake regular training to keep their knowledge of safeguarding issues up to date. They have a secure understanding of signs which could indicate a child is at risk of abuse or harm. Staff and managers know the procedures to follow to report any child protection concerns they may have, including what to do if an allegation is made against a member of staff. Managers implement rigorous recruitment procedures to help check the suitability of staff before they start work. Staff are deployed effectively to supervise children at all times and ensure their safety.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2588806 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10258371 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 32 Number of children on roll 40 Name of registered person Ollerenshaw, Jenni

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reference number

Telephone number 07719 169410 Date of previous inspection 27 September 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Wrens Nest registered in 2020. It is situated in Shenstone, Staffordshire. The club operates Monday to Friday, during school term times. Sessions are from 3.15pm until 6pm. There are five members of staff employed, two of whom hold qualifications at level 3.

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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 provider and inspector completed a learning walk to gather information about how the provision is organised. n Parents and children spoke to the inspector and gave their views of the setting. n The inspector spoke to staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held a meeting with the provider and looked at relevant documentation and evidence of staff suitability.

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Inspection activities

11 September 2023 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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11 September 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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