Sunflowers Neighbourhood Nursery

Inspection of Sunflowers Neighbourhood Nursery 6 Bewdley Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV1 2AU

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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 are keen to get started on their day as they arrive at nursery and separate confidently from their parents. They receive a warm welcome from staff and demonstrate feelings of connection and belonging. Children are curious and excited to get involved in the play opportunities on offer. They actively take a lead in their learning and make informed choices about the resources and equipment they use in their play. This promotes the development of their imagination and creativity. For example, some children create a game using crates where they pretend to travel together on the bus. Other children use long sticks to pretend to fish for sharks.

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The provision is good

Children's physical health is effectively promoted. They spend prolonged periods of uninterrupted playtime in the large, outdoor play space. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise, and they learn about the functions of their bodies. For example, they know that their lungs are used for breathing air in and out. Children learn through everyday routines about healthy growth and development. They are keen to share their knowledge about oral health and know that they should only eat small amounts of sugar, as it is not good for their teeth.

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need to do better?

n Leaders have developed a strong and well-sequenced curriculum that reflects the unique needs of all the children. Overall, staff use their observations of children to plan effectively for their individual learning needs. They have clear learning intentions. As a result of this, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress. n Staff are positive role models for communication and language. They introduce a wide vocabulary across the provision. Staff respond sensitively to children's needs and are acutely aware of their preferred communication style. For example, on occasions, staff use sign language to further support children's understanding. n Staff support children to develop their self-care skills and independence. A calm and unhurried approach from staff helps to provide children with the opportunity to persevere with tasks. Staff gently encourage children to do things for

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themselves. For example, younger children develop the skills to put on their own wet weather clothing before going outdoors. n Children learn to understand and regulate their feelings. There is some effective support in place for children to communicate their needs to others. However, staff do not always make the most of everyday opportunities for children to further develop their understanding of cooperative play and turn-taking. n Children spend a prolonged period engaged in sensory experiences, where they demonstrate high levels of focus and attention. Staff plan and provide a range of

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3 February 2023 appropriate experiences for children of different ages. Babies explore sand as they climb in and out of the sand box on the floor, while toddlers are highly engaged in transporting with mud and water. n Children's physical development is well promoted. Children have the opportunity to access a range of loose parts that help to build their strength and stamina. For example, children in the pre-school room enthusiastically push tyres to the top of the hill and then delight in rolling them down. They benefit from becoming involved in risk assessment and understand how to keep themselves safe in their play. n Leaders have a clear vision that they share effectively with staff members. Staff are involved in decision making and feel valued in their role. They are actively encouraged to share their thoughts and opinions on the provision, to further drive improvement. Staff attend purposeful training opportunities and benefit

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from regular supervision sessions. n Parents are happy to share their views about the provision. They comment positively on the nurturing relationships between the staff and children. Parents are delighted with the experiences on offer to their children and the significant amount of time they spend outdoors. Parents feel involved in their children's learning and are extremely happy with the progress they are making.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders and staff have a high level of understanding of safeguarding policy and procedure. Leaders ensure that the recording and reporting procedures are clear across the provision, and that staff understand their role in protecting children from harm. Leaders and staff attend regular training sessions to update their knowledge of all aspects of safeguarding. They are clear about the signs and symptoms of abuse and confident about the action they would need to take if they had a concern about a child. Children are involved in appropriate experiences that support their understanding of safety.

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should:

n support staff to extend their teaching to routinely help children to develop further their understanding of cooperation and turn-taking.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY232178 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 10263144 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 76 Number of children on roll 48 Name of registered person Sunflowers Day Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01902352353 Date of previous inspection 21 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Sunflowers Neighbourhood Nursery registered in 2004. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6, six hold early years qualifications at level 3 and two hold qualifications at level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm. 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 manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. 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. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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