A B C Day Nursery & Pre School Ltd

Inspection of A B C Day Nursery & Pre School Ltd 14 Wigorn Road, Smethwick, West Midlands B67 5HN

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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

There is a calm, happy and sociable atmosphere at this nursery. Staff are excellent role models. They have high expectations for all children and want them to flourish through high-quality learning experiences. Children develop warm and trusting relationships with their key person and each other. Staff are committed to helping every child succeed and are attentive to their needs. As a result, all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), feel well supported and show positive attitudes towards learning.

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The provision is good

Children behave really well. They play cooperatively with each other and respond well to the routines and boundaries in place. Children thrive on the praise they receive from staff for their efforts and achievements. This helps to build their self- esteem and confidence.

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The provision is good

Children are highly motivated to play and learn. They benefit from interesting activities, which are tailored to their interests. Children show good levels of concentration and are keen to take on new challenges. For example, children in the pre-school room persevere to use spoons and scoops to put balls inside different- sized containers. Toddlers have a go at connecting different magnetic blocks together, and pre-school children use tweezers to pick up water beads.

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need to do better?

n Children have access to a balanced and broad curriculum. Staff provide children with a range of exciting and interesting opportunities that develop children's curiosity for learning. Staff demonstrate that they know the children well and can talk about where children are in their development. However, while staff are generally able to discuss the curriculum intentions, their teaching does not consistently focus on what they want children to learn next. n The manager has an ambitious vision for the nursery. She regularly evaluates the quality of the provision and identifies strengths and weaknesses in practice. Staff are supported to improve their performance through coaching, supervision and training. There are clear systems in place to ensure consistency within the nursery. However, the deputy managers do not receive enough training and support to enable them to fulfil some parts of their role confidently and develop

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an oversight of the whole nursery. As a result, they are not always aware of where to find some pertinent information when the manager is not present. n Children develop good communication and language skills. Staff support children's early language development through fostering a love of books, songs and rhymes. Staff take every opportunity to extend language, introducing new words and engaging children in meaningful conversations. For example, when exploring tubes, staff introduce the word telescope to pre-school children.

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1 August 2023 Toddlers take turns to choose a song from the 'song bag' and join in with words and actions. Children in the pre-school room find out about animals that hatch and refer to non-fiction books for information. n Staff use everyday opportunities to develop children's mathematical skills. For example, when rolling balls down pipes, staff count how many there are and predict with the children how they can make them go faster. n Staff are good role models for children. They are kind and nurturing. There is an effective key-person system in place. Staff spend quality time with children to establish secure relationships, supporting them to feel safe and secure. Key persons successfully meet children's individual needs. n Relationships with parents are positive. Staff gather information from home about children's achievements, interests and routines on an ongoing basis to provide a personalised experience for all children. Staff share information with

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parents on how they can support their child's learning at home. n Children with SEND are supported well. Staff listen to parent concerns and seek advice promptly. They recognise and identify any concerns early on, working closely with the local authority to get additional support as needed. n Children's independence is nourished from a very early age. They enjoy carrying out tasks for themselves. Staff ensure that mealtimes are social occasions. Children sit together at tables. They are supported by staff to develop conversation skills with friends. Children are developing an understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders ensure that all staff employed by the nursery are suitable. They carry out a robust induction process to ensure that staff adhere to the setting's policies and procedures. Staff have a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms that could indicate that a child may be at risk of harm. All staff have a good knowledge of the safeguarding procedures they should follow. They know who to report concerns to, including if they have a concern about a member of staff. Staff risk assess the premises continuously, which ensures that children can play and explore in a safe environment.

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should:

n support staff to have a clearer understanding of the curriculum intent so that their teaching consistently focuses on what they want children to learn n enhance the leadership skills of the deputy managers and increase their levels of confidence and oversight of the whole nursery's provision and systems.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255132 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 10289477 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 50 Number of children on roll 47 Name of registered person A B C Day Nursery & Pre School Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 0121 429 1996 Date of previous inspection 27 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

A B C Day Nursery & Pre School Ltd registered in 1991. It opens Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, all year, except for bank holidays. The nursery employs 16 staff, of whom 10 hold relevant early years qualifications at level 3 and level 4. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education to children aged two, three and four years.

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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 deputy manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want children to learn. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the interactions between staff and children and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the deputy manager. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The manager shared relevant documentation with the inspector.

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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.

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