Angels Day Nursery Birmingham Limited

Inspection of Angels Day Nursery Birmingham Limited 386 Jockey Road, SUTTON COLDFIELD, West Midlands B73 5XJ

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Staff provide a safe and secure environment for children and, as a result, they are happy and settled at nursery. Staff plan a range of activities indoors and outdoors and older children are keen to get stuck in and explore everything that is on offer to them. Children independently explore their environment and do so with confidence. All children behave well and staff deal with any minor incidents swiftly and effectively.

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The provision is good

Staff deliver engaging circle-time activities and children show their enjoyment through their smiles and laughs. Older children express themselves and respond well to staff questions. For example, when staff ask what is milk good for, children shout out 'teeth and bones'. Staff are alert to children that have additional needs and take care to ensure their involvement, particularly during large-group activities.

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The provision is good

Staff build on what children already know and can do and, as a result, children make good progress in their learning. Children are keen to show staff what they can remember from their previous learning. For instance, during a sign language group activity, they are able to recall different signs for letters and learn new signs, such as 'thank you' and 'good morning'. Staff follow an approach that fosters children's imagination and curiosity. They provide real objects for children that have meaning, such as tea pots in the home corner, as they are keen to provide a home-from-home environment.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and managers identify strengths of their provision. They are reflective and keen to address any issues if they arise. Management take into consideration the views of others to enhance the provision further for the benefit of parents, children and the local community. n Staff speak highly about how leaders and managers support their well-being. Management undertake regular supervisions and monitoring of staff. However, targeted professional development is not yet focused enough on improving teaching to ensure it is consistently strong across all rooms. n Leaders and managers are passionate about early education and have a good understanding of the early years foundation stage. They strive to ensure all children are given the best start in life. Managers undertake welcome screening for all new children. They use information from parents and carers to identify any child who may require early help.

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need to do better?

n Most staff have a good understanding of their key children and complete regular assessments and observations of them. They use this to identify any child who requires extra support, monitoring their progress and making referrals as necessary. They work well alongside external agencies to ensure children are

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30 March 2022 given the right support. Consequently, all children continue to make good progress. n Parents speak highly of the provision and of the progress their children make. All staff share key information with parents about children's development so they can support their children further at home. n Staff place high emphasis on children's communication and language. They read stories with excitement and enthusiasm and ask appropriate questions. Children listen intently and enjoy story time. Most staff model language well and surround the children with new vocabulary to build on their literacy skills. However, there are occasions where staff interactions in the baby room are inconsistent. This results in some babies not being fully engaged with the activities that are available to them. n The curriculum fosters all seven areas of learning and children learn well across each area. Staff find out what children already know and can do, and use this to

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need to do better?

plan exciting activities that strengthen and develop children's understanding. Children are provided with a range of experiences, such as experimenting with liquids and making potions. They watch in wonder, observing changes taking place. n Children are offered a wide range of foods to taste during mealtimes. They are introduced to new foods, such as hummus, and staff use this as an opportunity to discuss with the children whether foods are healthy or not. Babies and younger children learn to feed themselves independently and staff help those who require more support. n Staff deal with behaviour in a positive and calm manner and are good role models for children. As a result, children are respectful and show positive attitudes towards each other and their learning. n Staff have a good understanding of how they can support older children to live healthy lifestyles and are currently teaching children about hygiene. Children are

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need to do better?

provided with toothpaste, toothbrushes and models of 3D teeth. Staff demonstrate how to brush their teeth correctly and explain the importance of this to children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff undertake robust risk assessments to ensure the environment is safe for children to access. The premises are extremely clean, safe and secure for children. Staff have a good understanding of the signs of symptoms of abuse and the action they should take if they are concerned about a child. Staff are deployed well and children are supervised effectively. Leaders and managers have a strong understanding of their safeguarding responsibility and take appropriate action to keep children safe from harm. They also take appropriate steps to ensure that those they recruit are safe to work with children.

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should:

n swiftly identify where staff would benefit from targeted professional support to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level n support staff working with babies and younger children to enhance their knowledge of the curriculum and improve their interactions to consistently engage babies in purposeful play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436094 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10116323 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 42 Number of children on roll 42 Name of registered person Angels Day Nursery Birmingham Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0121 355 1076 Date of previous inspection 27 November 2013

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Information about this early years setting

Angels Day Nursery Birmingham Limited registered in 2011 and operates from a detached house in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. The nursery employs nine childcare staff, including the manager, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery opens Monday to Friday all year round. 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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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want children to learn. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual/registered individual about the leadership and management of the provision. n The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and

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outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation and reflected on this. n The inspector spoke to several parents/carers and took account their views about the provision. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the provision.

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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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