Banana Moon Day Nursery Kingsbury

Banana Moon Day Nursery Kingsbury Bromage Avenue, Kingsbury, Staffordshire, B78 2HN

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 May 2017 11 December 2013

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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

 Managers and staff have a strong vision and commitment towards continuous improvement. The manager responds well to suggestions from parents, staff and children to implement changes and improvements.  Staff work very closely with parents to provide a consistent approach to children's individual needs. For example, parents are encouraged to attend play-and-stay sessions in nursery and are supported to guide their child's learning at home.  Staff make good use of opportunities to extend children's understanding about other people and places beyond their own community. For example, they organise outings for children to visit a local nature reserve, children's centre and park.  Staff have effective partnerships with other professionals, including staff at other settings that children attend. They share information to help provide a consistent approach to children's learning.  Children progress well in the vibrant, welcoming environment. They access a good

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This provision is good

variety of toys and resources that encourages their natural curiosity to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The professional development of staff does not focus thoroughly on extending the practice even further.  Sometimes staff do not give younger children enough encouragement to join in with activities and become more involved.

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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

 focus professional development opportunities for staff more sharply to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level to help children obtain the best possible outcomes  support staff to recognise when to offer greater encouragement for younger children to help them develop confidence to join in with activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors, and staff interaction with children.  The inspector spoke to children, staff and some parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector took part in a joint observation of children's activities with the manager of the nursery.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery and some of the setting's documentation, for example, safeguarding policies and accident records.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager and the area coordinator.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff are aware of the steps to follow should they be concerned about the welfare of a child. There is a comprehensive range of policies that is used effectively to protect children. Thorough recruitment and induction systems help to ensure staff are suitable to work with children. The manager has effective systems to ascertain the ongoing suitability of staff. Staff conduct regular risk assessments to ensure children's safety. The manager regularly reviews any accidents that have occurred to identify and address any potential risks in the nursery.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff consistently observe and assess children's activities to plan for their further learning. They make good use of children's interests to help build on their knowledge. For example, children show an interest in space travel and planets so staff have provided a telescope and reference books about planets. Children's imagination is greatly inspired as they use the pretend bakery and builder's yard during role play. They use a tent indoors and pretend to make a campfire using bright ribbons and wood. Staff support children's imaginative play effectively and ask children questions as they play. Staff make children's play more realistic by including real food in their play. For example, babies enjoy the sensory experience of touching different fruit and vegetables, and older children play with real bread rolls in the pretend bakery.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff provide interesting and stimulating surroundings that encourage children to be curious and develop their own ideas. Staff work closely with parents when children start to help them settle. Staff develop trusting relationships with children, which helps them to feel emotionally secure. Children behave very well and treat each other with consideration and kindness. Older children learn how to use effective hygiene practices to protect themselves against infection. For example, they wash their hands before eating. Staff monitor the personal care needs of individual bases well to help maintain their good health. Children enjoy varied meals and eat healthily. They learn about the wider world through outings. Staff prepare children well for moving on to school. For example, they show children the school uniform and talk to them about the changes ahead.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well from their starting points. Their communication and language develop well. They are skilled at using their counting skills and knowledge of numbers for practical purposes. Children enjoy listening to stories and learn that books are also informative. They gain good independence and develop skills they need in preparation for when they go to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454184 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1066384 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 58 Name of registered person Monkey and Menace Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 11 December 2013 Telephone number 01827 874515

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Banana Moon Day Nursery Kingsbury registered in 2013. The nursery employs 12 members of childcare staff. Of these, eight hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, two members of staff at level 6 and two at level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6.30pm. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for 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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