Magic Moments at Barnt Green

Inspection of Magic Moments at Barnt Green 23 Hewell Road, Barnt Green, Birmingham, West Midlands B45 8NG

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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 their time in this welcoming and friendly setting. They form secure relationships with practitioners, who are kind and caring. This helps children to develop positive relationships and confidence. Practitioners work in partnership with parents and other professionals to ensure that children's individual needs are fully catered for. Children receive specialist help, where necessary, such as from speech and language therapists.

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The provision is good

Practitioners provide a curriculum that focuses on children's interests and supports the next stage of their learning. Children play happily and show high levels of concentration. Babies confidently engage in activities such as music time with instruments and exploring sensory bottles. Toddlers develop their communication skills through pretend play, such as talking on the phone and washing their hair. Practitioners focus on literacy with older children, with activities including a letter of the week and name writing. This helps them to be confident when the time comes to transition to school. Children thoroughly enjoy their outdoor play in the garden areas. Babies and young children enjoy a separate outdoor area, where they explore sensory activities, such as water and sand. Older children develop their understanding of road safety as they use pedestrian crossings and traffic lights to keep themselves safe.

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n Managers have a clear vision for what they want the children to learn. There is a regular structure to the day, with both formal learning opportunities and free play. Children enjoy engaging in a wide range of activities and with a range resources. However, practitioners do not always build on comments or ideas children have, particularly during free play, to help them make even more progress in their learning. n At group times, older children are exposed to measuring equipment, such as rulers and tape measures. They use these tools to measure different-sized objects. Children predict whether an object is going to be bigger or smaller than the last one. This helps to develop their understanding of mathematical context. n Parents speak exceptionally highly of managers and practitioners and of the supportive relationships that practitioners have with their children. They say they are extremely happy with the progress their children are making. Parents are

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incredibly positive about how practitioners communicate with them and comment on the wide range of experiences their children have in the setting. Practitioners use a variety of methods to share information with parents about their children's progress and development. n Children generally behave well. They respond to boundaries given to them. However, when children display unwanted behaviours, practitioners do not

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27 July 2023 expand on why they are asking them not to do something. As a result, children do not gain a clear understanding of why rules are in place. n The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) devises clear strategies, alongside the children's key person, to ensure that children receive effective support. They liaise closely with parents and other professionals to provide the best support available for all children. Regular meetings with parents ensure a consistent approach. n Children benefit from healthy, balanced snacks and meals. Portions are appropriate for the age of the children. Practitioners plan specific group times when children can learn new knowledge. Children learn about healthy and unhealthy foods. They confidently identify which foods are healthy and unhealthy. This promotes children's awareness of healthy choices and lifestyles. n Practitioners consistently report that they receive high levels of support from

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managers. Routine supervision takes place to provide practitioners with opportunities to discuss their performance and training needs. Practitioners and managers regularly observe each other to share good practice. This contributes towards the continually improving quality of teaching. n The management team prioritises the mental health of the practitioner team. Practitioners feel well supported, and they have regular check-ins with managers. They feel that the manager values their opinion and considers their mental health. The setting subscribes to a mental health app, so staff can access outside support whenever they need to. This support improves staff morale and well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Managers and practitioners have a secure understanding of how to safeguard children. They are aware of what actions to take if they have concerns about a child's welfare or safety. Practitioners are confident about the local procedures to follow if they need to report concerns relating to a child or adult. Practitioners benefit from knowledge tests during supervisions to support their understanding of a range of safeguarding subjects. Managers follow a robust recruitment process which ensures that all practitioners working with children are suitable. Managers understand the importance of risk assessments. Practitioners can identify hazards and take appropriate action to reduce risk to children.

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should:

n consider ways to strengthen interactions between staff and children during free play to extend children's learning opportunities even further n support children's understanding of the impact of their behaviours and why

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340758 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10306465 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 60 Number of children on roll 82 Name of registered person Magic Moments Childcare Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 0121 445 4255 Date of previous inspection 11 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Magic Moments at Barnt Green registered in 2003. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm. A team of 20 staff work directly with the children. There are 12 staff who hold appropriate childcare qualifications at level 2 and level 3. The nursery owner has achieved early years professional status. 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 inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. 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 talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The SENCo spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of group activities with the manager. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and

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outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

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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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