The Cabin at Wolseley Hub

Inspection of The Cabin at Wolseley Hub Unit 2, Wolseley Business Park, Wolseley Close, Plymouth PL2 3BY

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The caring and friendly staff welcome children warmly as they arrive at the nursery. Children enjoy a chat or a cuddle with staff before enthusiastically exploring the inviting activities on offer. Staff are good role models and create a calm and happy atmosphere in the nursery. They expertly support children to understand their own feelings and cooperate with others as they play.

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The provision is good

The provider and staff have designed a broad and inclusive curriculum that puts children's social and emotional development at the centre of all they do. They care for and nurture children, forming close relationships and organising a routine that promotes their emotional security. Staff skilfully implement the curriculum throughout the nursery, building on what children already know and can do. For example, children become increasingly adept at balancing on stepping stones outdoors as staff encourage them to keep trying. Children gain good physical skills as they enjoy being physically active in the fresh air, developing their good health and well-being.

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The provision is good

Staff encourage children to have a go at doing everything for themselves. For example, at snack time, they become confident at helping themselves and tidying away afterwards. Children smile broadly when they manage something new, saying proudly, 'I did it!'

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need to do better?

n The provider and staff prioritise children's communication and language development. Throughout the nursery, staff encourage back-and-forth conversations, for instance at snack times, when children enjoy chatting to staff and develop good social skills. Staff expertly join in with children's creative play, for example when children pretend to be sailing on a pirate ship. They encourage children to express their ideas, which extends their vocabulary. n Children develop a love of books and become engrossed in familiar stories, such as 'Supertato' as staff encourage them to anticipate what will happen next. Staff provide real vegetables for children to explore, and they enjoy re-enacting the story and becoming 'Supertato'. This supports their early literacy skills and positive attitudes to learning. n Children love exploring and leading their own play. For example, they spend a long time scooping water and pretending to pour cups of tea. Staff interact

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positively, encouraging them to smell and squeeze orange and lemon slices. Staff organise adult-guided groups that help children to listen and follow instructions. However, at times, during group activities, not all children have opportunities to express their thoughts and fully extend their learning. n The provider has robust risk assessments in place to ensure the premises and

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29 April 2025 equipment are suitable. The provider deploys staff effectively and ensures that children are supervised at all times. Children learn to play safely and enjoy helping to tidy away after playing with toys. They learn to be independent, capable and gain a sense of belonging. n The provider and staff monitor children's development thoroughly to notice any gaps in their learning. They work in very effective partnership with other professionals to ensure all children reach their full potential. Staff provide precise plans to meet children's needs, and the provider uses any additional funding effectively. Staff are kind and sensitive, regularly praising children's efforts and building their growing self-esteem. n The provider and staff continually reflect on their work and are passionate about improving the service they provide for children and families. There is very effective support for staff to develop their knowledge and skills further. Staff say

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they really enjoy working at the nursery and feel well supported in their role. The provider is developing the relatively new staff team and recognises the need to support staff to adapt their practice further according to the individual interests and needs of children consistently. n Parents speak highly of the nursery. They value the support and advice of the staff and the regular updates about children's progress. Children learn about their local community and celebrate other cultures beyond their own. The provider forms links with local organisations, such as the community hub, and works closely with schools to ensure children move on to their future education confidently.

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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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should:

n consider the organisation of adult-guided group activities to ensure all children participate fully and extend their learning n support staff to respond more effectively to the individual interests and needs of children to strengthen and deepen their engagement in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2811138 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10397473 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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Total number of places 36 Number of children on roll 71 Name of registered person K and S Childcare Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07779332939 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The Cabin at Wolseley Hub Nursery registered in 2024. It is located in Plymouth, Devon. It is open from 8am to 5pm, during term time only. The nursery receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are 11 members of staff, nine of whom hold qualifications at level 2 and above.

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Inspection activities

n The provider and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The provider and the inspector carried out a joint observation during snack time. n The inspector talked with staff during the inspection and took account of their views. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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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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