Tipton Toddlers Day Nursery

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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Tipton Toddlers Day Nursery Tipton Toddlers 79 Groveland Road TIPTON West Midlands DY4 7TB Our Reference EY409872

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Monitoring for provision judged as inadequate

An Ofsted inspector, Julia Galloway, monitored your provision on 24/09/2014 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 14/07/2014, we sent you a notice to improve. 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

During the monitoring visit the inspector discussed with you the steps you have taken to address the actions raised in the notice to improve. She also discussed your future plan of action to secure ongoing improvement. You confirmed that you have received support from local authority advisers who have made several visits to your setting. The inspector took a tour of your setting, held meetings with yourself and your manager and spoke with a representative from the local authority. The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity in the pre-school room, with the manager and carried out other observations in areas where children were being cared for. You provided evidence of training that staff had undertaken or were booked to attend with regards to the management of children's behaviour. The inspector was provided with Disclosure and Barring Service information for each person employed. She viewed documents relating to children's welfare and safety.

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Outcome of monitoring

The inspector looked at records with regards to accidents or injuries that children had sustained. These clearly recorded the first-aid treatment given and accurate detail of when parents and/or carers were informed. The inspector found that systems used, ensured all appropriate action was taken to record accidents appropriately, as and when they occurred. This included informing Ofsted when a child required treatment at hospital. The inspector found that regular meetings with staff take place. At these meetings the manager discusses staff practice, staff training needs and any concerns. This ensures that all staff are getting the support that they need as staff who require additional support have meetings more frequently. The inspector carried out observations in all areas where children were being cared for. She found that children's behaviour was suitability managed and all children were engaged in purposeful learning activities. Staff used positive encouragement to

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Outcome of monitoring

gain and maintain children's interest in activities. Children were spending time in smaller groups, depending on their age or stage of development and meal times had been restructured, which has resulted in a calmer atmosphere. The inspector and manager carried out a joint observation of an activity for children in the pre-school room. The inspector found that the quality of teaching was good because all children were taking part. Staff were successfully supporting children's learning during a music activity, by providing active and interesting sessions that appealed to children.

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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

implement the nursery's procedures for keeping a written record of all accidents or injuries and first-aid treatment and inform parents and/or carers of any accident or injury sustained by the child to ensure children's well-being at all times 30/09/2014 24/09/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

ensure children's behaviour is managed in a suitable manner (compulsory part of the Childcare Register). 30/09/2014 24/09/2014

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ensure children's behaviour is managed in a suitable manner (voluntary part of the Childcare Register). 30/09/2014 24/09/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

implement an effective system for dealing with behaviour management issues to ensure children are kept safe and to promote positive behaviour among all children. 30/09/2014 24/09/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

review and improve on the quality of teaching in the pre-school group, by reviewing group sizes and routines to ensure that all children can advance in their learning and development. 12/09/2014 24/09/2014

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