Little Folks Nursery & Out of School Club

Inspection of Little Folks Nursery & Out of School Club Westwards Close, Kingstanding, Birmingham B44 8LR

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Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n Leaders have a secure understanding of how children learn. They have devised a broad, well-sequenced curriculum that they base on children's learning needs and interests. Leaders know how to plan and provide a range of activities and experiences that cover all areas of learning and support children to make good progress. n Leaders have systems in place to monitor staff performance. The provider holds regular peer reviews and supervision sessions to help staff to identify how they might improve their practice and ensure they can deliver the curriculum effectively. Leaders provide training for staff to enhance their knowledge and refresh their skills. n Leaders place a high priority on safeguarding children. There are effective systems in place to ensure older children, attending the out-of-school club, arrive safely to the setting. Leaders ensure staff know the possible signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk and that they know the

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This provision meets requirements

action they should take. Leaders have robust recruitment procedures in place to help to deem staff suitable to work with children. Staff carry out daily risk assessments of the environment and ensure they inform parents of any accidents or injuries on the same day. n Leaders recognise the importance of partnership working. There are systems in place to share information with staff at other settings that children attend, including schools. This helps to support children's continuity of care and well- being. Leaders include parents, children and staff in the evaluation of the service they provide, to help to identify their strengths and areas for improvement. n Leaders understand how to promote positive behaviour with children and know how to support and develop their independence, confidence and self-esteem. n The management team demonstrate a secure understanding of how to provide children with a good knowledge and understanding of cultural differences and

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428026 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10208688 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 45 Number of children on roll 22 Name of registered person Mishi Nurseries Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01213845790 Date of previous inspection 9 September 2021

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Information about this early years setting

Little Folks Nursery & Out of School Club registered in 2011. It is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. The provider employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, four hold appropriate qualifications at level 2 and level 3. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector, the provider and the manager completed a learning walk together to check the safety of the premises and to gather information about the experiences provided. n The inspector held a meeting with the provider and manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery and out-of-school club. n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there are children on roll.

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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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2 September 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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