Apple Trees Nursery

Inspection of Apple Trees Nursery 35 Cromwell Road, Bushbury North, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV10 8AA

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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 are very happy to attend nursery and separate easily from their parents. They are keen to see staff and their peers and settle quickly into the exciting learning opportunities that staff provide for them. Relationships between staff and children are strong. Children enjoy cuddles during the day and involve staff in their play. This shows that they feel safe and secure in nursery. Staff plan an exciting curriculum that enhances children's learning and they encourage children to share their own ideas. This encourages children to feel valued and included. Staff support children's language and communication skills well. They continually introduce new language and build on what children already know. Young children use language such as 'squishy' and 'soft' as they explore how moon sand feels. Older children listen carefully to instructions when playing 'Simple Simon' and giggle as they shrug their shoulders, tap their elbows and touch their toes.

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The provision is good

Children develop independence from an early age. They understand that they need to wash their hands to get rid of the germs before eating their meals and after messy play. Children show kindness and consideration towards their friends and their behaviour is good. They learn the importance of sharing and taking turns and staff praise children when they do so. This builds children's confidence and self- esteem. Staff support the older children as they develop their negotiation skills and learn to resolve minor disagreements between themselves. This helps children to build life skills as they prepare for the move on to school.

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n The owners, manager and staff are committed to providing high-quality care and learning opportunities for children. They regularly access training to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. Staff well-being is given high priority. Regular meetings as a team and individually enable staff to look at their own professional development and progression. The owners recognise the individual skills of the staff and the good work that they do. n An effective key-person system is firmly established and staff take time to get to know all about the children, the families and their interests. Strong systems of communication are in place between parents and staff. Ideas for continuing their child's learning at home are shared with parents to ensure consistency in their child's learning. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. Staff use their observations of children as they play to identify potential

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gaps in learning. They help parents to seek additional support their child may need to ensure they have every opportunity to make the best progress. Activities are adapted to ensure that all children gain the most from them. n Children show high levels of concentration as they engage in activities. They

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27 June 2024 enjoy recreating their own models using dough. For example, they make a caterpillar, cocoon and butterfly as they recall the life cycle of insects. They develop dexterity using small trowels with dough to 'cement' play bricks together to make a tower. However, there are times when staff interrupt or redirect children's play. This has an impact on children's learning and engagement. n Parents are very happy with the nursery and the service that is provided. They particularly like the variety of activities that their children get to experience. Parents feel that staff are welcoming and strive to provide the best for their children. They feel that the owners and manager are always available to talk to if they need to. Parents say that they regularly recommend the nursery to their family and friends because of the good service they and their children receive. n Children enjoy freshly prepared meals, which are cooked on site daily. Staff

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encourage children's awareness of foods that are good for their bodies. They talk about foods the children like and the things they enjoy eating at home. Children's health and well-being are supported through lots of fresh air and time spent in the nursery garden. Children enjoy being physically active. Staff remind children about the importance of drinking to stay hydrated in the warm weather. They take effective steps to ensure that children do not play outside during the hottest part of the day to ensure children remain safe in the sun. n Children learn about cultural events and celebrations that take place throughout the year. Through discussion and activities, they recognise the similarities and differences between themselves. Positive images of people from around the world and with differing abilities are reflected through books, pictures and resources, which are freely available to all children.

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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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n take steps to ensure that children are not interrupted when they are engrossed in activities so that they gain the most from their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2687536 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 10348978 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 56 Number of children on roll 89 Name of registered person Apple Trees Nursery LTD

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reference number

Telephone number 01902-535010 Date of previous inspection 14 February 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Apple Trees Nursery registered in 2022. The nursery employs 12 staff. Of these, 10 hold early years qualifications from level 3 to level 6. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and one week during the Christmas period.

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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 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 spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. 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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