Newtown Buttercups Ltd

Store Street Manchester M1 2WD Telephone: 0300 123 1231 Fax: 0300 123 3159 Minicom: 0161 618 8524 Email: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk Web: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Newtown Buttercups 318 Summer Lane Birmingham B19 3RH Our Reference EY466301

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Monitoring for provision judged as inadequate

An Ofsted inspector, Yvonne Johnson, monitored your provision on 03/09/2014 following your inspection where the provision was judged to be inadequate.

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Outcome of monitoring

As a result of our inspection on 28/04/2014, we sent you a welfare requirements notice. If you were set actions at the inspection, or as a result of our subsequent monitoring or investigations, these are included at the end of this letter.

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Outcome of monitoring

The welfare requirements notice required you to comply with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage under the following requirements: Suitable People; Safety and suitability of premises; Staff qualifications, training and support; Information and records and Learning and development. The steps you were required to take were detailed in full in the notice sent to you on 8 May 2014. Previous monitoring visits, completed on 15 May 2014 and 10 June 2014, found that you had taken prompt and effective action and were complying with the requirements of this notice.

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Outcome of monitoring

During the monitoring visit of 3 September 2014 the inspector discussed with you how you have ensured that you can maintain the improvements required by the welfare requirements notice and notice to improve. She observed interaction between staff and children throughout the nursery. The inspector also spoke to you and individual members of staff. There had been no input from the local authority advisor since the last visit.

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Outcome of monitoring

The inspector found that you had continued to maintain the progress made on the issues relating to health and safety and the environment for children. You have taken local authority advice and re-organised the nursery rooms to provide better access to equipment which stimulates the children to play with greater independence. The internal decoration has been improved to provide a lighter, more welcoming environment, and parents have commented positively about this in feedback. Children's play outdoors has been enhanced by the introduction of a role play area where children can use and develop their imagination.

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Outcome of monitoring

Staff are clear about planning and assessment of children and how this will be used to provide individual experiences for each child. Documentation is in place to support this and partnership with parents.

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Outcome of monitoring

Having considered all the evidence, the inspector is of the opinion that the setting has taken prompt and effective action to address the points for improvement.

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Next steps

The next step will be a full inspection.

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Next steps

I hope that you have found the visit helpful in promoting improvement in your setting. If you have any further queries please contact us on the number at the top of this letter.

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Next steps

Nick Hudson National Director, Early Education

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Action Due date Closed date

ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting; this specifically refers to ensuring the nursery's written policies and procedures reflect the practice and procedures of the nursery, include the correct contact details for Ofsted and that all necessary information and records are available for inspection 15/05/2014 16/05/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

improve the planning of challenging and enjoyable learning experiences for each child in all of the areas of learning and development by taking into account the individual needs, interests and stage of development of each child, so that they make good progress 09/06/2014 16/05/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

ensure there is a sharp focus on accurately assessing children's learning and their progress is monitored effectively, including assessment on entry and ongoing assessment 09/06/2014 16/05/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

improve children's independence and the quality of teaching across the areas of learning by; making sure that children have easy access to a wide range of stimulating resources, which are relevant to their needs and interests, and effectively support their play. 09/06/2014 16/05/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

ensure that the registered person, the manager of the later years provision and any person caring for, or in regular contact with, children has the skills and experience suitable for work (compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 15/05/2014 16/05/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

ensure that the registered person, the manager of the later years provision and any person caring for, or in regular contact with, children has the skills and experience suitable for work (voluntary 15/05/2014 16/05/2014 part of the Childcare Register) ensure the suitability of any person caring for, or in regular contact with, children; this specifically refers to ensuring robust recruitment and employment practices are followed (compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 15/05/2014 16/05/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

ensure the suitability of any person caring for, or in regular contact with, children; this specifically refers to ensuring robust recruitment and employment practices are followed (voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 15/05/2014 16/05/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

ensure that all necessary measures are taken to minimise any identified risks; this specifically refers to conducting thorough risk assessments and taking appropriate action to appropriately identify and promptly minimise risks to children's safety (compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 15/05/2014 16/05/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

ensure that all necessary measures are taken to minimise any identified risks; this specifically refers to conducting thorough risk assessments and taking appropriate action to appropriately identify and promptly minimise risks to children's safety (voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 15/05/2014 16/05/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

make information available to parents about Ofsted's address; this specifically refers to ensuring that Ofsted address details shared with parents are correct (compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 15/05/2014 16/05/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

make information available to parents about Ofsted's address; this specifically refers to ensuring that Ofsted address details shared with parents are correct (voluntary part of the Childcare Register). 15/05/2014 16/05/2014

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