Little Professors Nursery

Little Professors Nursery Walsall College, Littleton Street West, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8ES

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 May 2015 4 February 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 All children are making good progress because they have access to a wide range of interesting and stimulating experiences that support their learning and development.  Children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, are supported well. Staff ensure these children are valued and adjustments are made to ensure they are included.  Children are happy and form close bonds with their key person. Staff have a caring and warm rapport with the children and this helps them feel safe and promotes their emotional well-being.  Children's learning at home is well supported as there are strong and effective partnerships with their parents.  Safeguarding is given high priority. Staff are very aware of safeguarding requirements, which means children are protected well and procedures are understood and implemented consistently.  Staff and managers demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting a high-quality

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This provision is good

provision. They regularly reflect on the quality of care and learning for the children, which has a positive impact on their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff occasionally miss opportunities to encourage children to think critically and make links in their learning.  The arrangements for sharing information with other settings that some children attend are not yet as effective as other partnerships.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 make the most of all opportunities to encourage children to think critically and make links in their learning, for example, by asking enquiring questions and responding to children's comments  extend partnership working with other settings children attend, to share information about children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the staff engaging with children in a range of indoor and outdoor learning activities.  The inspector held discussions with the manager and staff.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures and the children's learning records. She also checked evidence of staff suitability and qualifications.  The inspector took account of the views of the parents and carers spoken to on the day.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the manager.

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who attend. This is good

Staff have a good understanding of how children learn and develop. All staff regularly observe children and then plan activities to promote the next stages for each child's development. These are shared well with parents, which enables them to support their children's learning at home. Staff ensure that they gather information from parents before children start and use this information to plan for their further individual development and progression. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and are acquiring the skills to prepare them for their move to school. Children's physical development is promoted well because they have regular access to the outdoor area. Children can play in the sand, pedal bikes and practise their balancing and climbing skills. Staff promote communication and language well. They interact with babies by repeating the sounds and words the babies say. Older children enjoy taking part in story and song times where staff

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who attend. This is good

actively join in. However, on occasions, staff miss opportunities to promote children's critical thinking. For example, they do not always respond to children's questions or interests during child-initiated and planned activities.

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good

Staff and parents work well together to settle new children, who quickly form close bonds with the kind and attentive staff. Babies actively seek staff out for comfort and reassurance should they be feeling tired or upset. Staff respond warmly to them, which promotes children's overall emotional well-being. Children can choose where they wish to play and older children have free access to the stimulating and exciting outdoor area. Meals and snacks provided are well planned and nutritious. Staff engage children in conversations during mealtimes about what foods contribute towards their good health. As a result, children are beginning to learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Children learn self-care skills as they are encouraged to be independent and complete tasks for themselves. For example, staff encourage children to put on their coats before playing outside. Staff are good role models and praise children's positive behaviour, which

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provision is good

The management team demonstrates secure knowledge about the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Strong leadership ensures that all children are well safeguarded, as staff are fully aware of the nursery's procedures for keeping children safe. Recruitment procedures are robust and an effective performance management system is in place. Staff are well qualified and their professional development is encouraged as they regularly access training. Consequently, the outcomes for children are improved. Staff and managers monitor and track children's progress. As a result, any gaps in learning can be identified and acted upon. Good partnerships with external agencies ensure that children's needs are met effectively. However, there is room to build on partnership working with other settings children attend to aid continuity in their learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395277 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 859689 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 62 Number of children on roll 76 Name of provider Walsall College Date of previous inspection 4 February 2010 Telephone number 01922 657 062

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Setting details

Little Professors Nursery originally opened in 1990, and in 2009 moved to a new site in Littleton Street West, Walsall. It operates from a self-contained unit inside Walsall College. The nursery employs 18 members of childcare staff. Of these, 17 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, including four with a level 6 qualification. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 8.15am until 5.30pm and the playscheme operates during school holidays from 8.30am to 5.15pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Setting details

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

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Setting details

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Setting details

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