Tender Troops Day Nursery and Children Hub

Inspection of Tender Troops Day Nursery and Children Hub Old Hall, 44 Bratt Street, West Bromwich B70 8SB

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

There have been significant improvements in the leadership and management of the nursery. Leaders have reflected deeply on the actions set at the last inspection. They have a renewed passion for providing the best early years experiences for all children. This passion is shared by a committed and motivated staff team. Overall, this has a positive impact on the quality of care and education children receive.

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The provision is good

Children happily enter the nursery and settle quickly in the arms of kind staff. Even very new starters quickly form bonds with staff. They seek cuddles and reassurance as they need it. Children delight in exploring the outdoor area. Interactions between staff and children are warm and meaningful. Staff create a sense of fun and imagination as children pretend to go to the shops. Staff support children to play together in groups. As a result, children are beginning to create lasting relationships with their key persons and peers.

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The provision is good

There have been strong improvements in how staff manage behaviour. All staff have completed training in behaviour management strategies. Staff confidently implement rules and boundaries. Staff are fair and follow through with rules. For example, children must help to tidy up and wear an apron for water play. Staff ensure that children listen and follow these instructions. This is preparing all children well for their next stage in education.

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need to do better?

n Leaders have clear intentions for children's learning. There is a rich and ambitious curriculum for all children. There have been significant improvements in the set-up of the learning environment. Staff plan activities and experiences based on children's interests and next steps. The stimulating and inviting spaces are thoughtfully organised. Children can choose what they would like to play with next. This continuously motivates children to engage and learn. Consequently, children show a positive attitude to learning, behaviour is improved and children adopt good learning habits for their future. n Staff are attentive to any unwanted behaviour and always ensure that the children are safe. However, sometimes, staff do not fully explain the impact unwanted behaviour might have. For example, they say 'feet on the floor' or 'walking feet' but do not explain what could happen if they climb or run. As a

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result, some children repeat the behaviour. n Staff make good use of stories and nursery rhymes to support children's communication and language skills. Children regularly visit the local library. They show a love for books and enjoy daily story time. Staff understand the importance of exposing children to lots of language. Staff repeat words clearly and model conversations. Children listen for extended periods. As a result,

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need to do better?

10 September 2024 children are learning new words and widening their vocabulary. n All children enjoy daily outdoor play and regular outings in the local community. They have lots of opportunities to be physically active. Staff interact with children in purposeful play, and children delight in racing on ride-on cars. Staff use the learning opportunity to discuss road safety. They ask open-ended questions. However, staff do not yet extend and scaffold children's learning to the highest level. At times, questions are too simple. As a result, some children are not challenged to a level they are capable of. n Staff know the children and their families very well. Parent partnership working is strong. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive. They feel supported and say communication is a key strength. These successful relationships support the links between home and nursery. n Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is

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need to do better?

effective. Leaders use advice from the local authority to complete the children's assessments and targets. Leaders now meticulously monitor children's progress. Any gaps in children's knowledge are identified early and external help is sought quickly. This helps children to get the early and ongoing support they might need. n Children learn about healthy lifestyles and how to manage their personal needs themselves. There is a strong focus on independence and children learn a range of skills. They practise serving their own food, pouring their own drinks and washing their hands. As a result, they are learning how to keep themselves safe and well.

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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 behaviour management strategies even further so that staff fully explain the impact of any unwanted behaviour on the children's safety or feelings of others n support staff to extend and scaffold children's learning to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2702457 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 10352918 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 37 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Tender Troops Day Nursery and Children Hub Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07828397513 Date of previous inspection 7 May 2024

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Information about this early years setting

Tender Troops Day Nursery and Children Hub registered in 2022. There are five staff. Of these, one holds a level 6 qualification, two hold a level 3 and two hold a level 2. The nursery is open Monday to Friday all through the year, from 7am to 7pm. The nursery receives funding to provide free early years education to two- and three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager and inspector went on a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. 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 spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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