Wonderland Children's Day Nursery (UK) Ltd

Inspection of Wonderland Children's Day Nursery (UK) Ltd 57 Holyhead Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands WS10 7DF

p.1

Overall effectiveness Good

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

p.1

The provision is good

Children are very happy, secure and have warm, nurturing relationships with their key person. Babies are very well cared for. Staff plan the environment to support babies in their early walking. Babies grasp low-level furniture and pull themselves up into a standing position. They practise walking and enjoy pushing wheeled toys. Babies sleep comfortably in a dedicated sleep room, with calm music and soothing lights. Staff celebrate their achievements very well. For example, when a baby finds her picture from the family tree display, she smiles and points, saying, 'mama'. Staff smile with delight and respond with 'you are so clever'.

p.2

The provision is good

Children are developing a love of reading. For example, babies enjoy looking at books with their key person. Staff skilfully bring the pages alive by using visual cues and animated voices. They ensure that older children participate in a variety of experiences during story retelling, so that they fully understand the stories. For example, children go on a physical bear hunt, using a range of natural materials, laminated story cards and figures to re-enact the story again. All children learn new language from songs and stories very well.

p.2

The provision is good

Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour and progress. They support children to develop their confidence and self-control. Staff use positive reinforcement to manage children's behaviour. For example, they gently explain to children why some behaviour is not appropriate. All children make good progress in their learning.

p.2

need to do better?

n The new manager has provided strong leadership since the last inspection, to successfully address the issues raised. She is well supported by the provider and her experienced staff team, who have a clear sense of purpose and a shared ambition. The manager uses effective systems to monitor the breadth and quality of the curriculum. n Staff plan activities that build on what children already know and can do. This broadens their cultural capital with rich experiences. For example, they take children on meaningful trips in the local community. They ride on trams, visit the police station and travel agents. Staff seize all opportunities to extend children's understanding of their community. For instance, they learn to know the difference between a 'double decker' and 'single decker' bus. n Interactions between staff and children are positive, and staff place a strong focus on talking to children. Staff seize all opportunities with children to extend

p.2

need to do better?

their mathematics or language development through their interactions. For example, while making play dough outside, staff use new descriptive words such as 'squishy' and 'sticky'. Staff support children's early mathematics by counting

p.2

need to do better?

10 November 2022 and measuring the ingredients for the play dough, discussing if they need 'more' or 'less'. n Staff help children to learn about and respect differences. For instance, they teach children about special cultural or religious festivals, such as Diwali. Children have access to books and activities that represent different races and cultures. For example, to celebrate the festival of light, children made biscuits, dressed in bright outfits and engaged in ribbon dancing. Staff plan opportunities for children to engage in art activities to help them recognise other important celebrations, such as making poppies for Remembrance Day. n Children are encouraged to become increasingly independent in managing their own self-care needs. For example, they wash and dry their own hands and know to put the paper towel in the bin. They are encouraged and supported to wipe their own noses from a very early age.

p.2

need to do better?

n At the start of the day, staff set up high-quality learning environments. However, staff do not always replenish the environment after lunch, to maintain the high- quality experiences available. Consequently, some activities become unorganised and untidy. This results in children losing engagement in highly effective play and learning. n Parents speak very highly of the setting. They know their child's key person and speak fondly of the bond they have with their children. Children's learning is shared with parents during conversations and through an online app. However, there are times when parents are not always clear about their children's progress when using the app. n Both the provider and manager value the staff team and provide effective support, ensuring staff have regular opportunities for training to continually improve their knowledge and practice. The manager carries out regular supervision sessions with staff members. This enables her to ensure that staff's

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The provider and manager ensure that a positive culture of safeguarding is embedded in the everyday life of the nursery. They have reviewed the effectiveness of their safeguarding procedures since the last inspection. The manager ensures that all staff place safeguarding children at the heart of everything they do. Safeguarding knowledge is very strong, and procedures are extremely robust and evident in practice. The manager raises staff and parents' awareness of local safeguarding concerns, such as county lines and cuckooing. Staff are deployed well and supervise children vigilantly, indoors and outdoors.

p.3

should:

10 November 2022 n further support parents in using the online app so that they fully understand what their children are learning and how they are progressing n ensure that the high-quality learning opportunities available for children are replenished and attractive to children throughout the day in order to consistently entice them to learn in the best possible ways.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY359697 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 10245133 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.5

Registers

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

p.5

inspection

Total number of places 100 Number of children on roll 88 Name of registered person Wonderland Children's Day Nursery (UK) Ltd

p.5

reference number

Telephone number 01215 566222 Date of previous inspection 18 May 2022

p.5

Information about this early years setting

Wonderland Children's Day Nursery (UK) Ltd registered in 2007. The nursery employs 22 members of childcare staff, 19 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The setting receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.5

Inspection activities

n The inspectors discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provider and have taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The manager and the inspectors completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspectors talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n An inspector spoke with the provider and manager about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspectors observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n An inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the manager. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspectors. n An inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

p.6

Inspection activities

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.

p.6

Inspection activities

10 November 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.

p.6

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.7

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.7

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.7