4 Community Trust @ Temple Meadow Primary

Inspection of 4 Community Trust @ Temple Meadow Primary Temple Meadow Primary School, Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath B64 6RH

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This provision meets requirements

Children are collected by staff and are relaxed and happy as they arrive at the club. They settle quickly and sit together on the carpet, ready to engage with staff. Children are encouraged to take on additional responsibilities. For example, they are selected to support staff to complete the register when they first arrive. Staff use a system to choose which child it will be. With support, children call out the register and take the lead to ensure all children are present. This supports children's confidence and self-esteem. Children receive awards and certificates and take it in turns to clap for each other, allowing children to feel pride and share a sense of achievement with their peers.

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This provision meets requirements

Children behave extremely well. Staff take the time to explain what they expect of them and this sets clear expectations for all children. For example, staff talk to children about why they need to tidy up. They talk about the risks of children falling over objects on the floor and the benefits of following instructions from staff. Staff clap their hands to get all children to listen. Children follow this action, clapping their hands together, ready to listen to the staff speak.

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n Staff involve children in planning for activities and learning opportunities. For example, children vote each month on what activities they would like to do and what resources they may need. Staff encourage children to share their interests and ideas during group time. For example, children share their ideas on recycling. They bring in recycled objects and use them for junk modelling. This supports children to learn about the world around them and builds on the interests of children. n Children have opportunities throughout the session to be physically active. They show enjoyment as they dance along to different songs and do the actions with the staff. They all join together in a line and move around the room. Children use the outdoor area to explore, they climb and jump over large tyres on the grass, allowing them to develop their gross motor skills. n Communication is a strength for this club. Staff speak calmly to each other as

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they discuss what they are doing now and what will happen next. This is then reflected in the way that children speak to each other and to staff members, showing respect and understanding. For example, children talk to each other during activities, they share resources and take it in turns to use the glue and glitter. Children use their manners, saying please and thank you as they play with each other. n Staff continually support children to be independent. They model how to use utensils and encourage them to have a go themselves. For example, children cut

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14 July 2025 tomatoes up with knives and place them on their sandwiches. Children are encouraged to select what other items they would like on their sandwich, supporting them to make their own choices. n Children's emotional well-being is supported in a variety of ways. Staff have access to outside agencies that offer support and guidance, and this is then adapted to meet the needs of the children. Staff share the holistic approach they have with families and the additional support they offer to those families that may need it. Staff talk to children about other children that have started the club and encourage them to be kind. n Parents speak highly of this club. They state that staff keep them up to date with all information and communication is consistent and detailed. They state how they are aware of any activities or special events the club will be doing. Parents state that children enjoy attending the club and talk to them about what they

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have done during the day. n Leaders and managers support staff well. They work with the staff team to constantly develop and improve the service they offer. Leaders recognise the importance of safer recruitment and ensure all staff attend regular training to support their professional development and knowledge, to support all children.

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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 2757246 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 10406538 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 40 Number of children on roll 124

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Name of registered person

4 Community Trust Community Interest Company

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reference number

Telephone number 07365526220 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

4 Community Trust @ Temple Meadow Primary was registered in 2023. It is based in a primary school, in Cradley Heath, Birmingham. The club employs three members of staff, of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications. It is open between the hours of 7.30am and 8.50am and 3.20pm and 5.45pm, term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The manager and nominated individual talked to the inspector about the activities provided at the club. n The inspector spoke with the staff team, parents and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of 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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