Wild Wilf's Forest School

Inspection of Wild Wilf's Forest School St. Wilfrids Catholic Primary School, Millhouses Lane, SHEFFIELD S7 2HE

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider demonstrates an understanding of how to promote children's good health. They describe how they support parents to ensure children's lunch boxes are healthy and that they always have access to drinking water in the forest play areas. The provider explains how they provide healthy snacks, including those prepared by the children, over the safe open fire. n The provider describes suitable methods to help children to understand the expectations of the club. They describe how staff support children to share and take turns and model positive behaviour to them. They explain how staff will encourage children to understand and reflect on their own behaviour and emotions and play safely with others. n The provider has a suitable understanding of the importance of working in partnership with other agencies and professionals to ensure children's safety. They explain how they will refer any safeguarding concerns about children

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without delay. The provider explains how clear and comprehensive policies and procedures help to support an open and positive culture of safeguarding. n The provider demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the importance of gathering information from parents on children's needs and interests when they join the club. This includes information on children's allergies and medical needs to support their health and well-being during sessions. n The provider describes procedures in place to ensure that staff are suitable and trained to work with children in the forest school setting. They know the importance of reflecting on the club's effectiveness and providing training and support to develop the quality of provision. n The provider plans a wide range of activities to promote children's curiosity and creativity. These include for example going on a bug hunt, making mud faces and building a den. The provider describes how children will have opportunities

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This provision meets requirements

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 2691361 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10363612 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 24 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Jones, Thomas

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reference number

Telephone number 07931713856 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Wild Wilf's Forest School registered in 2022 and is located in Sheffield. The forest school operates from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday during the summer school holidays, except for bank holidays. There are three members of childcare staff, including one with qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and provider conducted a learning walk of the forest area used by the forest school to consider the quality and safety of the provision. n The inspector held discussions with the provider on the planning and organisation of the forest school. n The inspector discussed the leadership and management of the forest school with the provider. n The provider shared a range of documents on request with the inspector, including evidence of the suitability of staff.

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Inspection activities

28 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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28 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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