Moonbeams Day Nursery

Moonbeams Day Nursery 34 Bucklands End Lane, BIRMINGHAM, B34 6BP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2017 8 June 2017

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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 leadership team has worked hard to address the weaknesses found at the last inspection. They have worked closely with local authority advisors to review and evaluate the overall quality of the provision. As a result, significant changes have been made and the nursery is continuously improving.  Children are happy and settled at this friendly and welcoming nursery. Staff are kind and attentive and children form close bonds with them. They support children's emotional development well.  Staff are good role models. They teach children to be kind to each other and show respect. Children behave well.  Partnerships with parents are a key strength of the nursery. Staff keep parents well informed about their child's learning and development. Parents are extremely complimentary about the service provided.  All staff are qualified. They provide a wide range of activities and resources to promote children's learning in all areas. Children make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although staff receive support to raise the overall quality of teaching, professional development opportunities do not focus enough on raising the quality of teaching to the highest level.  At times, staff do not organise some adult-led activities well enough to engage children fully in their learning.

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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

 strengthen performance management and develop staff's practice even further to raise the standard of teaching to a consistently higher level  review the planning and organisation of some adult-led activities so that all children stay focused and engaged in their learning.

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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 during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the one of the nursery managers.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery managers. She 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 roles to safeguard children's welfare. They update their child protection policies and procedures, and complete appropriate training to refresh their good knowledge. Leaders evaluate the nursery well. They identify areas they can develop and implement plans to improve outcomes for children. For example, systems have been put in place to closely monitor children's overall development. Managers can clearly identify where children or groups of children may need additional support. This means that any gaps in learning are identified and addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff know children well. They make regular observations and assessments of children's learning and use these to plan for what children need to learn next. Children of all ages are thoroughly engaged as they enjoy messy activities. For example, staff provide a variety of food products which children can explore and mix together. Children thoroughly enjoy the sensations as their creations trickle off their fingers. Staff extend children's vocabulary as they introduce new words that describe what they see and encourage children to talk about the textures they can feel. Staff promote mathematical skills as they encourage children to count, fill and empty as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are caring and attentive. They support children to learn to appreciate the needs of others and offer explanations to help them understand boundaries. Children receive plenty of praise and support from staff, which helps to develop their confidence and raise their self-esteem. Staff promote children's good health well. Children benefit from nutritious snacks and food. Staff make mealtimes a happy, social occasion, for example, as they join children to eat their lunch. Younger children learn important self-care skills as staff demonstrate how to use everyday items, such as knives and forks. Older children's language is enhanced through conversations with their friends and staff. Outdoor play is a regular feature of children's daily routines. There is a good range of outdoor activities to promote small and large muscle development. Children learn about the natural world as staff encourage them to search for living creatures. Children are delighted when they find

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager and curious learners. They develop good social skills and are very well mannered. Early writing skills are emerging as children make marks and begin to recognise letters. Children use mathematical language as they play. They are beginning to count and notice differences in size and capacity. Babies and younger children develop physical skills well. For example, they enjoy climbing and balancing in the outdoor area. Children develop independence and self-care skills from a young age. For example, they dress themselves and serve their own food at mealtimes. Children develop the key skills they need to prepare them for the next stage of their education, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY377254 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1100973 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 51 Number of children on roll 36 Name of registered person Clair Motion and Karon Jarrett Partnership

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 8 June 2017 Telephone number 0121 242 4490

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Moonbeams Day Nursery registered in 2008. The nursery employs 16 members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 to level 6. The nursery opens Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for one week at Christmas and bank holidays. 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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