Coppice Care Club

Inspection of Coppice Care Club C/o The Coppice Primary School, 50 Shawhurst Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham B47 5JN

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This provision meets requirements

Children are happy and have fun at this welcoming club. They form secure relationships with the kind and caring staff team. Children engage in a wide range of play activities, which staff thoughtfully plan around their interests and development needs. Staff organise themed days throughout the holidays to help keep activities fresh and exciting for the children that attend. For example, they set up water play outside to help children stay cool in warm weather. Children work as a team to complete a 'water balloon and spoon' relay race. They display high levels of concentration and carefully pass on the balloon without bursting it. Staff encourage children to develop good coordination skills. Children aim and throw the water balloons into the designated plastic hoop. They giggle when the balloons burst on the ground.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff provide children with lots of opportunities to be physically active. Children bring their bikes and scooters from home. They confidently balance and ride alongside their friends. Staff teach children the importance of riding safely and to follow the rules. For example, to be careful not to collide with their friends and to always wear their helmets. Children respond well to the rules and understand why they are in place.

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n A secure entry system is in place to ensure unauthorised visitors cannot access the play environment. Staff supervise children well to ensure their safety at all times. n The knowledgeable manager strives to deliver an inclusive and high-quality service to all children and their families. She leads her staff team well. The manager works alongside them on a daily basis. This helps her to effectively monitor their practice. She regularly meets with staff to discuss their well-being and to identify training needs. Good induction procedures help new members of staff to understand their responsibilities and to familiarise themselves with the club's policies and procedures. Staff attend online training around their interests to improve their knowledge and skills. The staff team speak highly of the manager and state they feel very well supported in their roles. n Staff support children to develop healthy lifestyles. They remind them to wash

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their hands before mealtimes and provide children with healthy snacks to keep their energy levels up during the day. Children demonstrate good manners. They say please and thank the staff who prepare their snack. Staff ensure the safe storage of children's food. They refrigerate necessary items from their lunch box. Children regularly top up their drink bottles and staff gently remind them to drink to stay hydrated.

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2 August 2024 n An effective key-person system is in place for young children. When children first begin to attend, staff hold discussions with children and their parents about their likes, dislikes, and preferred activities. They use this information to meet children's individual needs during their time at the club. Staff plan a variety of team activities and games to promote children's early friendships. This helps children to develop a sense of belonging and feel secure. Older children are good role models and support their younger peers if they are unsure about anything during their time at the club. n Staff share information with parents daily and discuss children's time at the club at drop off and collection times. That said, the manager is keen to enhance parent partnerships. For example, she plans to send out questionnaires to seek parents views on the quality of the service they provide. The manager will use

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their suggestions to make improvements, if necessary. n Staff listen attentively to children's ideas for daily activities and provide the necessary resources needed for their arts and crafts ideas. Children are independent and lead their play. They display high levels of concentration as they use a selection of glitter and glue to create snowflakes to take home. n Partnerships with the host school are good. Staff get to know the school staff well because the club operates within the school grounds. They meet with class teachers at drop off and collection times to share information about children's day. Children behave well because staff offer a consistent approach to behaviour management. They keep rules consistent with the school's expectations.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

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

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539541 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10356924 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 75 Number of children on roll 161 Name of registered person Coppice Care Club And Pre-School Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07914825141 Date of previous inspection 10 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Coppice Care Club registered in 2016 and is located in Hollywood, Birmingham. The club employs 12 members of staff. Of these eight hold appropriate early years qualifications to at least level 3, to include one who holds qualified teacher status and two who hold a level 6 qualification. The club offers breakfast and after-school care. It operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 9am, and from 3pm until 6pm, term time only. The club provides holiday care and operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the club has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the manager and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about how they create and plan the play environment. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the manager about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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