Selly Oak Tree Day Nursery

Selly Oak Tree Day Nursery 59 Frederick Road, Selly Oak, BIRMINGHAM, B29 6NX

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 October 2017 20 February 2014

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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 has a clear vision for the nursery. The views of staff and parents are valued and used to help effectively identify the strengths of the nursery and areas to develop further. This helps to support children's good outcomes.  Children enjoy coming to the nursery. They engage well in learning. Staff are very nurturing and care for young children with sensitivity as they are highly responsive to their individual needs. Children have strong relationships with staff.  Children enjoy exploring their environment and have access to a wide variety of well- organised resources that supports their learning and development well. Children of all ages have plenty of opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.  Partnerships with parents and other professionals are very good. Staff provide parents with regular updates about their children's progress. Effective communication about children's individual needs helps to promote all aspects of children's care and learning.

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This provision is good

 Robust policies and procedures are reviewed regularly so that they remain up-to-date with changes in legislation. This helps staff to ensure that children are kept safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Systems for monitoring the progress made by different groups of children are not fully developed to support staff to identify any gaps in achievement even more precisely.  At times, staff miss opportunities to engage quieter children in activities to encourage them to share their views and thoughts.

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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 monitoring systems for different groups of children to enable staff to quickly address any differences in achievement  increase opportunities for quieter children to have a say and share their thoughts during activities.

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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 held a meeting with the provider and deputy manager, and spoke with staff and children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the provider.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a clear understanding of their responsibilities in keeping the children safe. Established recruitment procedures help to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children. Staff performance is monitored regularly to ensure the quality of teaching is good and improving. The provider values the importance and effect of professional development opportunities on the outcomes for children. For example, staff attend training on areas of interest to support children's learning needs. Parents are very happy with the care and education their children receive. They say the staff are supportive and have helped their children to progress well in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Experienced and well-qualified staff provide children with a good range of challenging and fun learning experiences. Planning ensures that children are provided with opportunities to build on what they already know. Observations and assessments are completed regularly and shared with parents. Staff promote children's communication and language skills well. For example, staff working with babies repeat and reinforce new words to children. Older children are engaged in meaningful conversations. Children happily retell stories and develop their imagination. For instance, as they swish through grass, stomp through mud and splash in water while hunting for a bear. Children work well together as they learn about the work of the fire brigade and fire safety. They enjoy dressing up in role-play activities and eagerly share long hoses so that they can all participate in putting out the pretend fire in the cauldron.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff implement the key-person system well to support children to develop strong bonds, and to feel safe and secure. They provide children with opportunities to share their feelings and emotions. Children develop good social skills which help them to develop positive relationships with the staff and other children. Staff provide clear, consistent guidance for children. They act as good role models, promoting good behaviour and reminding children to share and take turns during their play. Children enjoy nutritious and well-balanced meals and snacks. Lunchtime is a sociable, happy occasion where staff sit with children and help them to develop good manners. Staff provide effective teaching to help children learn to observe rules and boundaries, including listening to others and tidying up. Children enjoy receiving small rewards and recognition for their successes and efforts, developing their positive self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are highly motivated and eager to take part. They enjoy joining in with songs and action rhymes. They are enthusiastic learners who are beginning to concentrate for longer periods of time. They develop good physical skills and negotiate space well. Children make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for their future learning, including moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402281 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1102228 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 46 Number of children on roll 52 Name of registered person Kerry-Ann Williams

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Date of previous inspection 20 February 2014 Telephone number 01214720881

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Selly Oak Tree Day Nursery registered in 2011. The nursery employs 18 members of childcare staff. Of these, 15 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2, level 3, and level 5. One member of staff holds early years professional status. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays. 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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