Little Angels Nursery UK Limited

Inspection of Little Angels Nursery UK Limited Woodrow Community Centre, Woodrow Centre, Redditch B98 7RY

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are eager to attend and enjoy a warm welcome from the caring and considerate staff. Young children who are new to the setting build sound relationships with staff. They seek and receive comfort, reassurance and cuddles. Older and more confident children enjoy close bonds and secure attachments as they laugh and have fun with their friends and the staff. Children thrive in this child-led environment. Their starting points and progress are accurately assessed, and staff have high expectations for all children attending. Children benefit from a range of experiences and activities, which are well considered and adapted to suit their individual needs and abilities. The purposeful play experiences and interactions with staff engage children and enrich learning.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is managed well. They learn to be respectful and to value one another as some are reminded to use kind hands. When younger children become a little boisterous, staff spot this and encourage them not to run around the room but to dance instead. Children are excited and start to dance when they hear the music being played. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported very well. The manager and staff have a good knowledge and understanding of all children and their needs. They work closely with parents and other professionals. This helps them to find the best ways to help individual children to catch up to their peers.

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need to do better?

n There have been recent changes to the staffing structure and new roles are being established. Staff report that they feel very well supported and there is a real sense of strong teamwork throughout. There are effective induction procedures and the ongoing programme of supervisions, assessments of practice and access to training helps to foster a culture of mutual support. That said, there is scope to focus staff's professional development more precisely. This is to help them take on new roles and responsibilities, gain expert skills and raise the quality of the provision to the highest levels. n Key persons get to know the children well. They consider what children already know and can do and what they need to learn next, when planning activities for children. They provide a balance of experiences based on children's interests, needs and daily routines. n All children are supported to learn about good hygiene and develop personal

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care skills, such as toileting, and to be aware of their own safety and well-being. They are encouraged to identify when they are hungry or thirsty and staff are close by to serve and help them choose what they want to eat and drink. n Children learn about diversity and inclusion, as staff use good opportunities to talk with children about similarities and differences. For those children who

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20 October 2021 speak English as an additional language, staff learn key words and phrases to help with communication. Staff ensure all children who want to participate are involved in fun group games. The quiet or less confident children identify individuals to form a team by describing what they look like or are wearing and are then encouraged to learn their names. n Staff extend opportunities for children to learn during play. They interact effectively, talking to children about what they are doing and asking open-ended questions to prompt children's thinking. n Since returning to the setting after the COVID-19 pandemic, staff have recognised the need to focus on children's language and communication. They frequently adapt their practice for individual children. For example, some children are supported with pronunciation of words through opportunities to speak slowly and repeat. Meanwhile, other children are given instructions to

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follow or choices to make with one or two simple words and others with more complex sentences. n Parents and carers express how much they appreciate the friendly and approachable staff and the homely environment provided. Since the pandemic, they do not come into the setting as much. A new online application has been recently introduced, which has helped to enhance communication. Parents and carers explain how the regular exchange of information helps them to know how their children are getting on and how they can support their children's continued learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children who are vulnerable and/or disadvantaged are fully supported through the close partnerships staff have with their families, carers and professionals from other agencies. Managers and staff have a comprehensive understanding and implement procedures to protect children from harm. They know about the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and deal appropriately with any concerns that they identify or allegations they receive. The premises are safe and secure. The manager and staff are vigilant to identify and minimise risks to children's safety and ensure that any maintenance work is completed when children are not present.

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should:

n build on opportunities for staff to enhance their professional development and gain the knowledge and skills needed in their new roles and to help them deliver the highest quality provision for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333450 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10210237 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 49 Number of children on roll 91 Name of registered person Little Angels Nursery UK Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01527 502 020 Date of previous inspection 5 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Little Angels Nursery UK Limited registered in 2006. The setting employs eight members of staff who work directly with the children. All of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2, 3 and above. The setting operates term time only. Sessions are available Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm. This includes a before- and after-school club for older children attending local schools. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with them and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n A learning walk was completed with the manager to understand how the setting operates and how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to several parents and carers during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting.

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We carried out this inspection 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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