Mila Moos Nursery

Inspection of Mila Moos Nursery 13 Hampton Court Road, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9AE

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are eager and happy to attend this welcoming nursery. They form strong bonds with the nurturing staff team and demonstrate that they feel secure. Staff provide meaningful experiences that excite and motivate children. Children enjoy exploring the environment and choosing what they would like to play with. This supports their ability to make independent choices and have autonomy over their play. They take the lead in their own learning during experiences and maintain high levels of engagement.

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The provision is good

Staff have high expectations for children and their development. They provide children with an abundance of opportunities to build on their physical skills. Children access low-level climbing equipment and take part in dance and movement sessions indoors. They delight as they ride around the garden on bicycles and scooters, using their feet to push them along. Younger children demonstrate excellent coordination as they scoop and transport rice into containers. Older children successfully strengthen their hand muscles as they roll, squash and cut play dough.

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The provision is good

Staff encourage children to work together during learning experiences to form friendships and further build on their personal, social and emotional development. Children are kind and respectful towards one another from a young age. They actively share resources and demonstrate that they understand rules and boundaries at this inclusive nursery. They consistently behave very well.

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need to do better?

n Managers have a good oversight of the nursery. Staff well-being is prioritised. Staff comment that they feel valued by the manager and have a good work-life balance. Staff benefit from regular staff meetings and training opportunities to build on their existing knowledge. The manager regularly observes staff's practice. However, at times, some of the feedback she gives is not precise enough to help staff fully understand how to elevate their teaching to an even higher level. n The curriculum for communication and language is well implemented. Staff recognise the importance of supporting children's communication and language development. Children are provided with opportunities to sing songs and rhymes. Staff ask children questions as they play to encourage their critical thinking and language skills. For children who speak English as an additional language, staff support their communication skills through a wide range of

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need to do better?

strategies. Children feel valued as staff use key words and read stories in their home language. In turn, children's language is developing well. n Overall, children make good progress in their learning because staff have a clear

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need to do better?

1 May 2024 understanding of what skills children need to learn next. Staff deliver a well- sequenced curriculum that reflects children's individual needs and interests. Although staff routinely monitor children's progress and use this information to inform future learning, there are times when they do not fully consider how to challenge older children's thinking even further. On occasion, this prevents their learning from being extended to the highest level. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those in receipt of additional funding are effectively supported by staff. The special educational needs coordinator is experienced and committed to her role. She actively works with parents and professionals to support the best outcomes for children. Managers use additional funding well to provide specific resources that further enhance children's experiences and development. n Staff successfully promote key values, such as democracy, during learning

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experiences. Children are confident to make their voice heard, such as when they are encouraged to vote from a choice of familiar songs to sing. Staff help children to understand the concept of a majority vote. This supports children to feel empowered, and it results in them displaying consistently positive attitudes towards their learning. n Staff support children to identify and label their emotions. They facilitate discussions that help children to acknowledge their feelings and express themselves. Older children have great fun as they create 'worry monsters' using a variety of craft materials. These opportunities support children to manage their emotions and learn how to regulate themselves. n Parents comment extremely positively about the care and education that their children receive. They say that the friendly and supportive staff know their children well and plan exciting experiences that meet their individual needs.

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need to do better?

They feel that communication between staff and themselves is strong, and that there is an open-door policy where they can approach staff with any feedback.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n build on the range of experiences for older children that challenge their thinking and further extend their learning n provide more precise feedback to staff on their practice to help improve their existing teaching skills to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2660109 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10335266 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 30 Number of children on roll 34 Name of registered person Milamoos Harborne Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07495560088 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Mila Moos Nursery was registered in 2021. The nursery employs eight members of childcare staff. Of these, six hold relevant early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5.30pm. 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 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 observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The inspector talked to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the manager. n The inspector spoke with parents to gain their views and opinions of the nursery. n The manager and inspector spoke about the leadership and management of 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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