Brockhill Barn Day Nursery

Inspection of Brockhill Barn Day Nursery Brockhill Farm, Brockhill Lane, REDDITCH, Worcestershire B97 6RB

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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 enjoy coming to nursery, and parents receive a warm welcome on their arrival. They are able to have a chat to their child's key person and pass on any messages. This helps ease the settling-in process. Parents value the care and attention they receive from staff about their child. They express that they feel the nursery is like a 'second home' and praise the support given to the children. Babies experience a warm, caring environment in which they make good progress. Their individual needs and home routines are considered.

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The provision is good

Children make good progress in their learning. This is because managers and staff have consistent expectations of behaviour in nursery. Staff use praise at all times to encourage positive behaviour. For example, they explain to children that 'they have been very kind this morning'. Older children show they have good understanding of the circle time rules. During children's play, if they need to, staff will give a gentle reminder about behaviour.

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The provision is good

Babies have lots of fun singing and using instruments. They learn to become more confident during a 'rhythm time' session. Toddlers explore their senses using a range of objects. They describe how different types of paper feel, using words such as 'rough' and 'smooth'. They use sensory bottles to shake and listen to the different sounds they can hear. Older children attempt to write letters in their name using chalks and count the number of children in nursery. They are developing the necessary skills needed in readiness for school.

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n The management team has a clear understanding of what they want the children to learn. Staff plan activities based upon children's interests, experiences and stage of development. They choose to provide each child with a 'profile' booklet containing observations and photographs of important milestones. This helps to demonstrate the progression children make during their time at nursery. n There is an experienced staff team in place that work well together. The management team continue to develop and move the setting forwards. Staff have regular supervision meetings and access a range of training. This enables them to reflect on their practice and improve outcomes for children. There is a strong emphasis on self-review. Staff, parents and children all contribute their views to develop the nursery further. n Children develop their confidence and independence at nursery. For example, staff provide support to babies as they try to use spoons. Staff praise them and

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clap with excitement as they try to feed themselves. Older children are supported as they use a knife to spread butter on their malt loaf for snack. They

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20 October 2022 try and use both their knife and fork at mealtimes and then wipe their own face using a flannel after eating. n All children enjoy listening to songs, rhymes and stories. Babies are encouraged to babble and to copy sounds and words. Toddlers choose their favourite rhyme from the rhyme bag. Staff use props to engage the children in the song. Older children sing alphabet rhymes to reinforce letter sounds. Staff develop children's language skills and ask questions to extend their learning. For example, in the role play area, staff ask children, 'What is wrong with your baby?' and 'Why do you think she might need a bandage?' n The nursery provides good support to children who speak English as an additional language (EAL). Staff ask parents to provide some key words in their home language, which enables them to provide support to children who speak EAL at nursery. It also helps children who speak EAL to develop the confidence

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needed to develop their speech. Staff use visual prompts on cards to help all children understand instructions. This provides both reassurance and support for them. The use of a visual timetable also enables all children to gain confidence in understanding the daily routine. n Children develop their small-muscle skills well due to the experiences offered. For example, toddlers use modelling tools to manipulate dough. They use rolling pins and dough scissors to form shapes. Older children enjoy completing jigsaw puzzles. However, although children have the opportunity to enjoy running and copying some exercises, overall, they have less opportunities to practice their large-muscle movements to help challenge their physical development even further. n Staff teach children about being healthy. They eat nutritious food prepared by the on-site cook. All children wash their hands, and staff encourage them to use

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soap and water and then dry them. However, staff do not always use these opportunities to talk to children about why they are doing this and explain the importance of following good hygiene routines.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager ensures that children remain safe. There are daily risk assessments in place that help to minimise any risk to children. Risk assessments are also completed for local trips to the farm and nature 'welly' walks. The premises is very secure. Visitors cannot enter the setting without a staff member going to the door. This ensures that no unauthorised person can enter the setting. Staff have a good understanding of how to protect children from harm. They have undertaken suitable child protection training. They recognise the signs of abuse and understand the procedures to follow should they have any concerns.

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should:

20 October 2022 n support staff to be more consistent during hygiene practises in teaching older children about the importance of these routines n provide more opportunities for children to practise their large-muscle movements and challenge their physical development further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345685 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10235069 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 46 Number of children on roll 69 Name of registered person Wood, Emma Louise

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reference number

Telephone number 01527 595454 Date of previous inspection 20 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Brockhill Barn Day Nursery registered in 2007. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, and three further staff have a level 5 qualification. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It supports a number of children who speak English as an additional language.

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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 on the provider and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. 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 setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the manager.

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n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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