Shenley Fields Nursery School

Inspection of Shenley Fields Nursery School Shenley Fields Daycare & Nursery School, Woodcock Lane, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands B31 1BU

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Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children's enthusiasm and engagement are awe-inspiring. They are happy, safe and secure. Staff create a highly stimulating and vibrant environment, where children thrive. Children benefit from nurturing, supportive and respectful relationships with the staff. With support from their key person, all children are incredibly engaged. Children investigate shaving foam with the staff. They feel it between their fingers, rolling tractors to look at the track, and clap the shaving foam together in their hands.

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The provision is outstanding

Children explore different materials and tools throughout the day. Children use their senses to smell limes, lemons and herbs that they find in the garden. Younger children gain coordination when they clap and stomp to music. They shake musical instruments and bang them together. Younger children learn to crawl, walk and balance upstairs, through tunnels and slide down ramps. Older children climb tractor tyres, balance on bridges and use tools to find insects in the garden.

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The provision is outstanding

Children begin to babble, make noises and use single words. They point and gesture to their key person to show their needs and wants. Children begin to use two-word phrases and play peekaboo with the staff. They listen to songs and name the animals. Older children make potions, discussing textures, smells and colours.

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n Leadership is exemplary. Leaders have consistently high expectations for all. The leadership team provide exceptional support and training to each member of staff. Staff receive frequent and relevant training, which aids each individual's practice. Leaders and staff all use exceptional communication, which creates a highly reflective setting. Staff thrive in understanding early childhood learning. This results in outstanding quality of education for all children. n Children prosper in all areas of learning. Staff provide a thought-provoking and enriching environment. This gives children a wealth of opportunities to learn about an array of topics. They play together, pretending to be superheroes, and talk about helping others. Children's enthusiasm is infectious. They are highly engaged and have a real desire to learn. Children encourage each other to take part and be part of a team. n Staff use a rich array of vocabulary. They understand how to differentiate each

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child's progression. Staff introduce single words for those beginning to speak. Younger children begin to choose animal names in music time with help from the staff. Older children thrive in their communication and language. They bake bread and make pizzas, discussing healthy eating. They pick the vegetables they have previously grown and use them in their cooking. Children talk about lifecycles of plants, witnessing a variety of herbs, fruit and vegetables grow.

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22 July 2022 n Children learn to share, take turns and play alongside other children from a very early age. They respect one another and are kind. Staff provide a respectful environment, teaching children how to express their own rights. Older children talk about their rights to their own safety and play, and discuss this with their peers. Staff support younger children incredibly well in their routine and transitions. Staff use sign language and picture aids to establish an understanding of routine. Staff ensure that children have extended settling-in times. This results in all transitions creating consistency for each individual child. n Children have vast opportunities to gain physical skills. They begin to clap their hands together in music time. Children use musical instruments to shake and bang their hands to the music. They explore different textures, sounds, smells and colours. Child use their hands to grasp new tools when investigating, such

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as magnifying glasses and rollers. They turn pages in their books, when talking and re-enacting a story. n Parent partnerships are exceptional. Staff invite parents to be continually a part of their children's learning. They communicate effectively to establish progression and consistency at home. Parents take part in workshops to learn key early education skills, such as early reading and writing. Parents comment on the exceptional progress their children are making. They feel their children are happy, settled and supported.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders ensure that there is an open safeguarding culture. All staff understand their responsibilities to keep children safe. Leaders provide all staff with relevant and up-to-date training. Staff are alert to signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. They understand and can follow procedures as necessary in case of concern. Leaders ensure that all members of staff have background checks to help ensure that they are suitable to work with children. Risk assessments are of high importance in their everyday practice. Children are all safe and secure, and staff provide high-quality care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2530430 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10208442 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of registered person

The Birmingham Federation Of Maintained Nursery Schools

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reference number

Telephone number 0121 675 3065 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Shenley Fields Nursery School registered in 2019. The provider employs 13 members of staff, all of whom hold a qualification above level 3. This includes five qualified teachers. The nursery is open from 9am to 3pm, during term times. Before- and after-school provision is from 8am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm. They also provide a holiday club from 9am to 5pm.

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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 manager 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 the children to learn. n The inspector spoke to children and staff at appropriate times throughout the day. n The inspector spoke with the leader and manager of the setting and discussed how the setting is organised. The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector observed the quality of education throughout the inspection indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on

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children's learning. The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the manager.

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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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