Kinder Palace Nursery

Kinder Palace Nursery 35 Wilson Road, BIRMINGHAM, B19 1LY

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2016 31 October 2012

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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 manager values the hard work and dedication of the experienced and well- qualified staff. Morale is high and good teamwork is having a positive impact on the provision for children.  Staff have recently developed the garden and made an unused room into a sensory space. These changes are proving to be very beneficial, particularly for children who find it difficult to socialise with others or whose behaviour is more challenging.  There is a very relaxed, homely and welcoming atmosphere throughout the nursery. Children are motivated to play, explore and try out their ideas with familiar adults close by offering support and encouragement.  Children settle well and form close relationships with their key persons and other staff who look after them. This helps them to feel safe, emotionally secure, confident and able to interact with visitors.  The rich cultural diversity in the local community is celebrated well in the nursery.

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This provision is good

Children enjoy learning about differences and similarities, visiting places of worship and preparing for special events. They also delight in opportunities to talk with staff and friends in their home languages.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not do enough to successfully engage all parents in partnership or build on their contributions, to drive continual improvement.  Monitoring of the impact that the experiences provided are having on different groups of children is yet to lead to a highly effective programme to help accelerate learning for all children.

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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

 find more ways to exchange information with all parents and enhance their involvement in the ongoing improvements of the provision  enhance the monitoring of the impact that the experiences provided have on children's development in order to help staff drive a highly successful learning programme and increase the potential for all children to make outstanding progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the nursery manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager. She looked at and discussed relevant information, such as the nursery's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a clear understanding of the child protection procedures and how to report any concerns they may have about a child. They vigilantly implement procedures to ensure mobile phones are not used within the nursery and to check the identity of any visitors. Robust recruitment arrangements help to ensure the suitability of those working with children. Regular meetings provide opportunities for staff to discuss ideas and share good practice. Staff attend training and complete research to enrich their knowledge and teaching skills. They use what they learn to enhance practice in their additional roles and responsibilities. They check the safety and suitability of the environment and resources and regularly review the provision. They successfully use what they find out to devise action plans, including clear targets that are addressed promptly and lead to continual improvements in the outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff observe and assess the progress children make, taking particular note of their abilities and different styles of learning. They use this information to plan purposeful activities that offer a good level of challenge and help drive children's learning forward. Staff quickly spot when children are not reaching expected developmental milestones. They work closely with other professionals and parents to work out how best to support children in catching up with their peers. Staff know the children and skilfully adapt their teaching to meet each child's individual needs. They help children effectively to develop good communication skills, regularly talking with them about what they are doing and repeating and encouraging new words. Children are also given plenty of time to think through and answer open questions and to recall familiar events.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and receive the individual care and attention that they need to help them feel secure. Their efforts and achievements are acknowledged with plenty of praise and encouragement and they are nurtured with lots of warmth and kindness. There are inviting displays of photographs of the children enjoying varied activities and samples of their pictures and paintings. These help children to value one another and to build a strong sense of belonging. There is a strong focus on promoting children's health and well-being. Children have recently visited the dentist and enjoy freshly prepared meals and snacks which are matched to any special dietary requirements. They also benefit from fresh air and exercise, which positively contributes to a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good or better progress given their starting points and any gaps in their learning are closing quickly. Children develop key skills they need in readiness for their future leaning and leave nursery well prepared for school. They choose what they want to do at nursery, are eager to please and help staff to tidy away resources when they have finished playing. Children are becoming increasingly independent in taking care of their own needs. They are well behaved, polite and show high levels of care and consideration for others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY379826 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1059813 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 22 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person Andrew James Penny

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Date of previous inspection 31 October 2012 Telephone number 0121 5519600

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Kinder Palace Nursery was registered in 2008. The nursery employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, six hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including one with a foundation degree. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round, excluding bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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