Kiddies World Pre-School

Kiddies World Pre-School Kiddies World Pre-School, 8 Hillwood Road, BIRMINGHAM, B31 1DJ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 September 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The provider, who is also the manager, and practitioner team show a good commitment to improving outcomes for all children. They have successful systems in place to evaluate the provision and use action plans to ensure continuous improvement.  The quality of teaching is good and leads to effective learning. Practitioners have a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. They make sure learning is fun, challenging and based around children's interests and their next steps in learning.  Practitioners work closely with agencies and other settings and information is shared effectively. This ensures children's individual needs are met and they get the support they need.  Practitioners are good role models and they teach children to play cooperatively with their peers, take turns and share. Children learn to use good manners, kind hands and understand the importance of using their walking feet inside to keep them safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Practitioners do not always obtain enough information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start, to help them plan their learning fully from the outset.  Practitioners do not provide a rich enough range of activities that increases children's understanding of technology and how things work.

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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

 build on the range of information gained from parents about what their child already knows and can do when they first start and use this information to further support children's learning and development from the outset  increase opportunities for children to develop their understanding of the world, particularly their understanding of technology and how things work.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the nursery and outdoor area with the provider.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to practitioners and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She held a meeting with the provider.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the provider.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, children's learning and development records and planning documentation. She also looked at the nursery's self-evaluation form and improvement plans.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of practitioners.  The inspector took account of the views of a small number of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Practitioners are vigilant and they have a good understanding of their responsibility to take prompt action in the event of a concern about a child. Risk assessments are carried out before children arrive to make sure the environment is safe and secure. Practitioners are well qualified and benefit from good professional development opportunities; they are fully encouraged to update their skills and knowledge. The provider has effective systems in place to monitor the quality of teaching and learning. Children's progress is checked regularly to ensure any identified gaps in learning are planned for effectively. Parents comment positively about the provision, the progress their children make and the friendly practitioner team.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Practitioners are motivated and enthusiastic about their role. They help children to learn in many different ways and use effective teaching strategies to engage children in their learning. Practitioners encourage children to question, explore ideas, enjoy their learning and have fun. Mathematical skills develop well through a range of activities where children learn to count and recognise numbers. They develop their problem-solving skills and concentrate well as they work out how to thread cotton reels onto a lace. Children enjoy listening to stories and have fun using a range of animal puppets and make roaring and snapping sounds. Practitioners listen carefully to what children say and they repeat and emphasise new words for children to copy. Children enjoy playing with musical instruments and bells. They listen to the various sounds they make and like the sound of the cymbals when they bang them together. All children develop their creative skills with

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

good access to resources for painting, sticking, and exploring the properties of sand and water. Children particularly enjoy using their imagination in the role play area where they care for their pretend babies. Parents are supported to be involved in their child's learning at home and helpful displays provide ideas about how they can help children develop.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's health and physical development is supported effectively. They develop good self-care skills and understand about washing their hands before eating. Children enjoy being active indoors and outside and eat healthy snacks and meals. Practitioners are attentive and caring towards each child and this supports their emotional well-being. They teach children about the routines for the session and this helps children develop a sense of security and belonging. Practitioners encourage new children to explore the room and resources and ask them what they would like to do. They make sure that all children are involved in activities and that quieter children are involved in play and conversations.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who receive funding, make at least good progress from their starting points. Children are confident, independent and develop good self-care skills. They develop mathematical and literacy skills appropriate for their age of development. Children gain the key skills that successfully prepare them for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480836 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1000941 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 75 Number of children on roll 21 Name of registered person Kamlesh Rani

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01214487979

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Kiddies World Pre-School registered in 2014. The nursery employs six members of childcare staff. All staff hold appropriate early years qualifications ranging from level 3 to 6. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, during term times. Sessions are from 9am until 2.30pm. The holiday club is open from 8am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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