Little Steps Nursery & Contact Centre

Little Steps Nursery & Contact Centre Fairgate House, 205 Kings Road, Tyseley, BIRMINGHAM, B11 2AA

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 2017 18 June 2015

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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 provides clear direction for the nursery's development. She leads a dedicated staff team who is committed to building further on the good quality of practice.  Children behave well. Staff are good role models for children and provide them with clear and consistent expectations for behaviour.  Staff make good use of daily routines to help promote children's self-care, independence and understanding of healthy lifestyles.  Staff are enthusiastic and committed to providing positive outcomes for children. They have a good understanding of how children learn. The learning assessments identify what children need to learn next and staff plan activities based on children's interests.  Effective partnership working with other professionals and parents ensures regular sharing of information and continuity in all children's learning and development.  Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities make substantial and

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This provision is good

sustained progress in their learning given their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The management team does not routinely seek the views of parents to contribute towards further developments in the drive towards excellence.  Opportunities for staff's professional development and training do not consistently enable them to reflect on their practice and improve their teaching skills even more.

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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

 improve ways for parents to contribute their views to the evaluation of the nursery to help identify improvements and to target areas for development even more  strengthen the arrangements for professional development to help all staff raise their teaching skills to the highest level.

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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 completed a joint observation with the manager and discussed the findings.  The inspector spoke with staff and children during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager and reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of staff and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff and managers are vigilant and respond effectively to all concerns about children's welfare. All staff are trained in child protection procedures, and their knowledge and understanding are up to date. Recruitment and induction procedures are robust. Rigorous checks are conducted to ensure that staff are suitable to care for children. Risk assessments are effective and staff are deployed effectively both indoors and outside. The manager and staff work effectively as a team. The manager regularly monitors children's assessments and progress. She ensures additional funding is utilised effectively to help all children to make at least good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff assess and monitor children's individual progress and plan for their further progression. This helps staff identify any gaps in children's learning and swiftly address these. During outdoor play, children confidently explore equipment and the available space. Staff identify when to interact with children to provide good levels of challenge. Staff make learning fun for babies as they play a game of peek-a-boo with lengths of brightly coloured fabric. Younger children enjoy squeezing sponges and exploring soap suds during water play, promoting their confidence. Older children recognise numerals and letters, and confidently count in sequence. Children enjoy playing with a doll's house and small-world toys. Staff skilfully use these opportunities to further encourage children's communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and settle with ease into the nursery. Staff are sensitive and respond promptly to children's needs. They provide one-to-one care for children who have additional needs and are very attentive. Staff encourage children to behave well and encourage a strong sense of belonging. For example, staff consistently praise children for their achievements. They ensure equality and diversity are promoted within the nursery. Children are helped to develop their awareness of a healthy lifestyle and, for example, spend time outside to be physically active. Staff provide nutritious snacks and discuss healthy food choices. Children take responsibility for their play areas, help staff tidy up before lunch and lay the tables with cutlery before meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development, in relation to their starting points. Some children begin to link letters to sounds and are beginning to form recognisable letters. All children are encouraged to develop good independence skills. They understand the behaviour that is expected of them. Children are learning the necessary skills that they need for the next stages in learning or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463913 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1095439 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 0 - 4 Total number of places 60 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person Little Steps Nursery & Contact Centre

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Date of previous inspection 18 June 2015 Telephone number 01217077330

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Little Steps Nursery & Contact Centre was registered in 2014. The nursery employs nine members of childcare staff. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications to at least level 3, including one member of staff with a level 6 qualification. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. 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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