Woody's

Inspection of Woody's The Bethel Christian Fellowship Church, Gads Lane, WEST BROMWICH, West Midlands B70 8QL

p.1

This provision meets requirements

Staff have positive relationships with children and each other. They speak to children warmly and with respect. Children benefit from staff who are kind and know them well. Staff take time to learn about children's likes and dislikes and use this information to support them well. Children are comfortable attending and are polite to staff, peers and visitors.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy attending the club and playing with their friends. They settle quickly at their chosen activities when they arrive from school. They discuss what they would like to do and make choices each day from a suitable range of activities and equipment. For example, they choose whether to play inside or outdoors. They include their friends in their games and are caring towards each other. Children's emotional well-being is assured.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

Children behave well. They understand the expectations staff have of them. They listen and respond well when staff ask them to do something. For example, they willingly move their chairs further away from the television screen and know this is to protect their eyesight. Children who wish to sit quietly after a busy day at school have comfortable areas where they can relax and read a book if they choose to. This helps embed children's social skills.

p.2

need to do better?

n The manager, who is also the owner, has very good oversight of the operation of the club. She knows each staff member very well and provides them with individual support and guidance through effective supervision and coaching. Staff benefit from professional development and training. This supports staff to develop their knowledge further. n The manager places a high emphasis on the well-being of staff. She discusses their workload with them and ensures appropriate support is in place. Staff discuss areas for development of the club with each other and the manager, and their ideas and suggestions are implemented. This ensures staff feel valued. n The manager and staff work closely with the schools that children attend. They share information with each other. They discuss and agree the arrangements for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and for children with any emerging needs. The club is working with the local schools to help increase

p.2

need to do better?

children's knowledge of personal safety when using the internet. This helps to ensure consistent information is shared with children between the setting and the schools they attend. n Children make choices each day about their activities. They discuss their ideas and suggestions with staff. The staff enable children to develop their ideas and

p.2

need to do better?

12 March 2024 imagination. For example, they pose for children so they can draw a portrait of them, praising them when they have made a good attempt. They laugh and joke with children when the portrait is humorous. This helps develop children's self- esteem. n Staff encourage children's confidence to talk about their games. Children laugh and joke with their friends and with staff, which creates a fun atmosphere. Children encourage each other during a game of football and wait their turn. Older children help younger children when they play in the hairdressing area. They talk about their toast and crackers at snack time, discussing which they like best. Children's communication skills are developing well. n Children manage their own personal care needs with independence. They know to wash their hands after outdoor play and before snack time in order to remove germs. They help each other hang up their coats and bags, or put on their coats

p.2

need to do better?

for outdoor play. Staff encourage children to wait patiently for children who may be a little slower getting ready for snack time. This helps children to learn to be kind and considerate of others. n The manager obtains feedback from parents through regular questionnaires. Parents are encouraged to make suggestions for activities they think their children may like. These are reviewed and implemented by staff. Parents receive feedback about their children's time at the club. This ensures parents' views are taken into consideration and they are kept up to date.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY501130 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 10312241 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 25 Number of children on roll 18 Name of registered person Lewis, Jayde Delissia

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 07527721251 Date of previous inspection 24 April 2018

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Woody's registered in 2016. The out-of-school club employs two members of childcare staff. Both members of staff hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The club opens Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 3pm to 6pm during term time and from 8am to 6pm in the school holidays.

p.4

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 provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the registered individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector spoke to the manager about their partnerships with parents.

p.5

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

12 March 2024 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6