Mucky Pups Nursery

Mucky Pups Nursery 250 Lyndon Road, Solihull, West Midlands B92 7QW

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Inspection date 23 October 2018 Previous inspection date 10 October 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 Staff are caring, kind and show a genuine interest in the children's lives. They build trusting bonds with the children and their families. Children show that they are happy and settled in the nursery. Parents comment that they are pleased with the activities that are offered, and staff keep them informed about their child's day at the nursery. n Staff are good role models and use effective strategies to manage children's good behaviour. They provide lots of praise and encouragement and children behave well, take turns, share and play cooperatively together. This helps to create an emotionally secure and positive environment for children to play and learn in. n Staff know how children learn. They provide a stimulating environment, which children are keen to explore. Resources and activities are arranged well. Children make independent choices in their play. They make good progress in their learning.

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The provision is good

n Children's artwork and photographs of their families are prominently displayed. This helps to develop children's sense of belonging and raises their self-esteem. n The manager and staff team are passionate and committed to providing good experiences for the children in their care. They work closely together and support each other well. Children receive good quality of care and learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The manager does not monitor staff performance closely enough to help precisely identify how to raise the quality of practice to the highest level. n The manager's self-evaluation is not yet highly successful at engaging parents and staff to help drive improvements and raise the provision to even higher 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 strengthen the monitoring of staff performance to help set precise targets to raise the quality of practice to an outstanding level n enhance ways to engage parents and staff in the self-evaluation of the nursery to help drive improvement and raise the quality of the provision to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises with the manager. She observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held meetings with the provider and the manager. She looked at a range of documents and checked evidence of the suitability of all staff working in the premises. n The inspector carried out joint observations with the manager. n The inspector spoke with parents and took account of the views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff are trained and have a secure understanding of how to help keep children safe from harm. They know the procedures to follow to report any concerns that they may have. Staff complete checks of the nursery premises and take appropriate actions to remove any hazards. Effective recruitment, induction and supervision procedures ensure that all staff are suitable to work with children. The manager shares information about changes to the nursery and some ways to improve staff practice, such as through team meetings. The manager and staff monitor children's progress and share this information with parents. They make sure that any gaps in children's learning are identified and quickly addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff gather information from parents and use this, along with their observations, to plan activities that match children's needs effectively. Staff contributions to children's play enhances their engagement and concentration. Children have many opportunities to learn from first-hand experiences, and to develop an understanding of the wider world. For instance, as pre-school children scoop out pumpkins, staff engage them in discussions, ask questions and extend their speaking and listening skills. Children's mathematical skills are developing well. Staff use such opportunities to encourage children to recognise shapes, compare sizes and count. Staff model language well and provide a narrative for children's activities. Younger children learn new words and extend their vocabulary. Children have lots of opportunities to make marks using a variety of tools, such as chalk, paint and coloured pencils.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff support children's personal, social and emotional development well. Good settling- in procedures are successfully matched to each child's needs. Children are supported well to be ready for their moves within the nursery and eventually to school. Good hygiene practices are followed, and children's growing independence is encouraged, such as handwashing and toileting. Children enjoy healthy and nutritious meals. They have regular opportunities to play in the outdoor area to support their good health, well-being and physical skills. Through activities and discussions, children have opportunities to learn about diversity and to appreciate the wider world beyond their own experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development in readiness for school. They are curious, confident and motivated learners. Children develop a strong sense of emotional well-being and have opportunities to experience different social situations. They are respectful and greet visitors with enthusiasm. Children enjoy listening to stories and singing nursery rhymes. They recall and imitate experiences from home. For example, they pretend to make tea.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 250093 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10059836 Type of provision Full day care

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 29 Number of children on roll 32 Name of registered person Mucky Pups Day Nursery Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 10 October 2014 Telephone number 0121 248 0038

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Mucky Pups Nursery registered in 2000. There are six members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5.30pm. 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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