Banana Moon Day Nursery Ashmore Park

Banana Moon Day Nursery Ashmore Park Griffiths Drive, WOLVERHAMPTON WV11 2LJ

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Inspection date 28 September 2018 Previous inspection date 16 April 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The management team and practitioners have worked effectively to develop the provision since the last inspection. They have worked closely with the local authority and have implemented effective action plans. These have been used to address actions and recommendations set at the previous inspection. n Partnerships with parents are an area of strength in the nursery. Parents speak very highly of the staff and the quality of care their children receive. Staff value parents' input and encourage them to share their own assessments of children's achievements at home through the use of a 'wow' board in each room. n The key-person system works well for children and parents. Children settle quickly and are happy and comfortable in the company of the practitioners who care for them. Staff know their key children exceptionally well. This helps them to ensure that children's individual needs are met and their well-being is prioritised.

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The provision is good

n Staff create an interesting and nurturing environment where children confidently explore and investigate from a very young age.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasions, staff do not organise group activities in the most effective ways to support and promote children's engagement and level of concentration. n Staff do not make the most of all interactions with children to extend their learning to the highest levels.

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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

n review the organisation of group activities so that children are not distracted from learning n make full use of opportunities that arise during staff interactions with children to fully extend their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and considered their views. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Management and practitioners have a good understanding of local safeguarding procedures and understand their responsibility to report any concerns about a child's welfare. The provider and management team have worked closely together to improve outcomes for children. Appraisal procedures have been improved and effective management systems are now in place. The supervision of staff is having a positive impact on their motivation, raising their teaching skills and developing their all- round knowledge. Management and staff demonstrate a strong drive for improvement and for enhancing the levels of achievement that children make. The managers monitor the progress of individual and groups of children. They regularly check staff's assessments, identify any gaps in children's learning and take prompt and effective action to address these. The management team evaluates the effectiveness of the

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

provision well. The views of staff and parents are taken into consideration to help shape future improvements. Effective partnerships with parents and professionals promote a consistent, shared approach to support children's ongoing learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good. Staff have a good understanding of how children learn. Knowledge gained through recent training sessions has improved staff's teaching skills. The new system for observations, assessments and planning is already having a positive impact on children's development. Staff have sharpened their focus on children's interests and next steps. This is helping children to make consistently good progress and to be ready for their next stage in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Close relationships formed between staff and parents contribute to children's feelings of well-being and belonging in the nursery. Children behave very well and clearly understand the routines. For example, when babies see the high chairs, they know it is their dinner time. Children are confident and encouraged to develop their independence. Staff are good role models and praise children regularly for their achievements. They help children to learn about playing safely. For example, children learn they should be aware of others as they play to prevent accidents. Children listen and respond positively to staff instructions. They have lots of opportunities to play outdoors and to be physically active. Staff teach children well about healthy food choices and encourage them to try new foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop effective skills that prepare them well for their next stage of learning and school. Older children recognise the letters in their names and form letters with increasing accuracy. While painting, children learn new words to describe differing shades of colour. Younger children enjoy songs and join in with actions. They learn to explore how things work.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536238 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 10077338 Type of provision Full day care

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 67 Number of children on roll 94 Name of registered person Baby Sienna Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 16 April 2018 Telephone number 01902735432

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Banana Moon Day Nursery Ashmore Park registered in 2016. The nursery employs 19 members of childcare staff. Of these, 16 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including four who hold qualifications at level 6 and the manager who holds qualified teacher status. The nursery opens Monday to Friday all year around. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6.30pm. 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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