Kangaroo Pouch Brierley Hill

Inspection of Kangaroo Pouch Brierley Hill Brierley Hill Childrens Centre, 18 Parkes Street, Brierley Hill, Staffordshire DY5 3DY

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This provision meets requirements

n Leaders demonstrate that they have made significant improvements since the last inspection. They have worked hard to make changes that will ensure a good standard of care and education for children when they re-open the setting. n The premises are safe and secure. Leaders talk about the procedures that are in place to make sure that staff understand the importance of ensuring children's safety across all areas of their practice. n There are arrangements in place for the safe recruitment and induction of staff. Leaders state that they will monitor the induction programmes to ensure all staff working with the children are knowledgeable about their roles and responsibilities. They talk about how they will introduce a programme of ongoing professional development for staff and support them to continually update their knowledge and skills. n Leaders are able to discuss the observation and assessments they have

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introduced to ensure staff plan a range of activities that will meet the needs of all children. Staff will plan activities that are based on children's interests and next steps for learning. Leaders will monitor these assessments and activities to ensure that all children make the best possible progress they are capable of. n There are strategies in place to support children's behaviour. Leaders talk about how they will encourage children to begin to regulate their own emotions and to gain respect for each other. n Leaders demonstrate how they will support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They will work with parents and outside agencies to ensure that children receive the support they need in a timely way. n Leaders talk about how they will support children and families who speak English as an additional language. They will introduce screening tools for all children, and demonstrate, through discussion, how they will ensure that all children's

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language and communication is given high priority. n Leaders talk about how they will share information with parents through an online app and during daily conversations. They intend to involve parents in their children's learning and provide them with suggestions to support children's ongoing learning at home. n All staff will attend safeguarding training to ensure that they are aware of the signs of abuse. Leaders demonstrate a strong knowledge of the procedures to follow if there are concerns about a child's safety or a member of staff's conduct.

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This provision meets requirements

4 August 2025 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557836 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10395796 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 Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 33 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Kangaroo Pouch Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07976 584011 Date of previous inspection 24 February 2025

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Information about this early years setting

Kangaroo Pouch Brierley Hill registered in 2018 and is situated in Brierley Hill, West Midlands. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round. The nursery will provide government funded places for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The area manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The area manager showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual, the area manager and the senior nursery manager about the leadership and management of the setting.

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4 August 2025 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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4 August 2025 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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