Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, St Edwards

Inspection of Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, St Edwards St Edward's School, Birmingham B29 7DB

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in this inviting nursery. There is a warm, family- centred ethos within the nursery. Parents are regularly involved in activities and invited into the nursery. Children proudly show off their Easter bonnet creations at the parade. They celebrate each other's achievements with kindness and support. There is a strong bond between home and nursery. This means they work closely together to consolidate children's learning.

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The provision is good

Older children learn about empathy and build their confidence in new situations. They enjoy regular visits to the local care home, where they build relationships with the elderly residents as they share activities and songs together. Interactions between children and staff are warm and meaningful. They chat and laugh together as they search for 'wiggly worms' in the garden. Children are highly engaged and eager to learn.

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The provision is good

Staff have high expectations for all children. Children behave well. They listen and follow instructions. Even the youngest children stop to help tidy up for snack time. This helps them to take responsibility for their resources and environment.

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need to do better?

n Leaders have designed an exciting and sequenced curriculum that builds on the skills children already have. Staff gather valuable information from parents when children start and use this to help them set accurate starting points. Staff plan precisely to support children's interests and next steps. This helps children make good progress in their learning. n The quality of teaching is generally good. Staff are fun and engaging. However, sometimes, staff do not consistently make the most of all opportunities to raise the quality of teaching so that children make the very best progress. For example, when talking, staff do not always repeat the correct words back to children. This does not support children's pronunciation when they are learning new words. n Parents speak very highly of the nursery. They say their children have made good progress. Parents feel well supported with ideas to continue children's

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learning at home. They are regularly kept up to date with their children's progress via an online system. All parents spoken to know their child's key person and what their child is working towards next. This strong, two-way communication means gaps in knowledge can be quickly identified and discussed. n Older children are well prepared for their transition to school. They are confident, inquisitive and keen to learn. Children are learning to share and take turns as they negotiate different game ideas together. Sometimes, staff

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4 April 2023 complete tasks for children that they can do for themselves. For example, staff tend to wipe children's noses or pour their drinks for them. As a result, they miss opportunities to support and encourage children's independence. n Children are encouraged to express their own ideas and creativity. Work throughout the nursery is clearly the efforts of the children. Young babies delight in rolling cars over an archway. Staff support children by role modelling and giving examples, while encouraging children to follow their own interests. This builds self-esteem as children proudly show off their achievements. n Children are learning about healthy lifestyles. They eat balanced and nutritious meals and snacks. They have access to fresh drinking water and daily outdoor play. Children delight in rolling balls to each other down the hill in the garden. This helps them to strengthen their large muscles and raise their heart rates.

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need to do better?

n Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good. Staff sensitively meet the individual needs of children with respect and dignity. Staff are attentive and appropriately manage the complex needs of children. They know what to do in a medical emergency. This helps children to feel safe, secure and form bonds with staff. n Children learn how to be responsible towards the environment. They know litter causes pollution in the ocean. Children considerately recycle packaging and rubbish. This gives them a wider understanding of their impact on the world.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders and staff fully understand their role and responsibility to keep children safe. They have a good understanding of procedures to follow if they are concerned about a child's welfare. Leaders follow the correct procedure if there are allegations made against staff. The environment is risk assessed throughout the day and the premises are safe and secure. Staff effectively deploy themselves to ensure the safety of children. Staff count children in and out of the rooms, so they remain safely accounted for. There are robust recruitment procedures in place and ongoing checks mean staff working with children remain suitable.

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should:

n give children more opportunities to practise and build on their independence n support staff to fully understand the impact of their teaching, so that learning opportunities are consistently high across the nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539603 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10286571 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 110 Number of children on roll 163 Name of registered person The Midcounties Co-Operative Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0121 472 2262 Date of previous inspection 17 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, St Edwards is one of several settings owned by The Midcounties Co-Operative Limited. The nursery registered in 2016 and is located in Birmingham. The nursery employs 47 members of childcare staff. Of these, 34 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2, 3 or 5. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6.30pm. 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 nursery 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 managers 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 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 talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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