St Barnabas Nursery

Inspection of St Barnabas Nursery St. Barnabas Church, Ladypool Road, Birmingham, West Midlands B12 8JU

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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 OutstandingOutstanding

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The provision is good

Staff greet parents and children warmly. Children enter nursery happily, hang their coats on their pegs and confidently separate from their parents. They greet their friends and settle into the nursery day. Staff plan activities based on children's interests, which supports their future learning. An effective key-person system means that staff know children's individual care and learning needs well and incorporate them into the day. Children enjoy using their imaginations and recreate familiar experiences and pretend to be doctors and nurses. Some immediately lie down, getting in the role of the patient and waiting to be seen. Others select first- aid boxes and bags and begin to administer bandages and medicine and pretend to listen to their friends' heartbeats. Staff provide spoons and ladles which children use to fill jugs and weighing scales with rice and proudly show staff what they have done.

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The provision is good

Staff provide lots of support to children who respond well to requests made of them. They are delighted when they receive stickers for things they have done well. Children watch as staff place their sticker on their photo which is displayed for all to see. Staff's use of praise supports children's confidence and self-esteem. Children relish spending time outdoors in the fresh air. They confidently manoeuvre themselves over the climbing frame and move skilfully on the climbing wall. Some children enjoy relaxing while sitting on the bench looking at books with their friends.

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The provision is good

Children actively involve staff in their play. They have fun and show through their behaviour that they feel safe in nursery. Children make good progress. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. Staff work in partnership with parents and other professionals to ensure that they receive any additional support they may need.

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need to do better?

n The manager and staff work well together. They are committed to providing the best care and learning opportunities for children. The manager recognises the skills of her staff team. Regular supervisions and staff meetings take place. Professional development opportunities are identified and accessed and staff share what they have learned with the wider team. This helps them to continually raise the quality of practice within the nursery. n Staff support children's language and communication skills well. Parents say they are happy with how their children's speech is developing. Activities are based around a story of the week. Children play an active role in telling the story and take turns to guess what is happening next. They recall that the fox found a hat under the mat and he found one sock by the clock. Children cheer loudly when

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need to do better?

11 June 2024 the fox eventually finds the socks he needs. However, at times, the noise levels can rise, which some children struggle with and this then impacts on their learning and play. n Children's safety is paramount and security within the nursery is good. Staff take effective steps to ensure that all areas of the nursery and the equipment and furniture are safe and suitable. n Children develop independence. They understand the need to wash their hands at appropriate times of the day. Personal care needs are met well. Children's health and well-being are a priority and they enjoy snacks of fresh fruit and wholemeal toast. Accidents are dealt with swiftly and records shared with parents. n Staff support children as they prepare for their move on to school. They liaise with the schools that children will be attending. Staff share information with teachers about children's time in nursery to make the transition to school as

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need to do better?

smooth as possible. n Children regularly practise joining dots to form the letters of their names. However, staff do not consistently support children to understand how to form letters correctly. Sometimes, children start at the bottom of the letter, so they do not develop correct habits from the outset. n Children learn about cultural events that take place throughout the year. They are encouraged to share their own experiences and talk about celebrations that are taking place within their families. Children see positive images of people from around the world and of varying abilities through a range of books and resources. n Parents are absolutely delighted with the care and support given to their children. They feel communication between themselves and staff is really good, both verbally and through the use of an online app. Parents feel that their children have the best time at nursery and always have lots to tell them when

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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 strengthen the support for children's early writing skills so that they are supported to understand how letters are formed n consider how noise levels impact on children's learning and play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2522396 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10348977 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 48 Name of registered person Khan, Noreen

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reference number

Telephone number 0121 449 6245 Date of previous inspection 29 June 202229 June 2022

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Information about this early years setting

St Barnabas Nursery registered in 2019. The nursery employs five members of staff, all of whom hold relevant childcare qualifications at level 2 or 3. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions are from 9am to midday and from 1pm to 4pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued 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 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 The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of

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their views. 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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