Baby Gems Playhouse

Inspection of Baby Gems Playhouse St. Johns Vicarage, Darnley Road, BIRMINGHAM B16 8TF

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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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children are happy and separate well from their parents on arrival. Staff warmly welcome them into the setting. Staff are responsive to children's needs, which helps them to feel valued, secure and ready to learn. Children are eager to explore the play opportunities on offer. They move confidently around the generous space before deciding where to spend their time.

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The provision is good

Staff develop a clear routine. They use picture cards to support children's understanding of what is happening next. Children are excited to check the noticeboard and tell their friends what they will be getting involved in. This helps to make transition times smooth.

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The provision is good

Staff provide a range of activities that celebrate children's similarities and differences. For example, children delight in making their faces using play dough. They are excited to look in the mirror and talk to each other about their hair and the colour of their eyes. Children particularly enjoy role play. They become highly engaged in the games that they develop. For example, they play together for prolonged periods in the home corner. They are particularly enthusiastic about dressing up. They persevere with tasks as they put on the outfits they choose. Staff offer just the right amount of support to enable children to develop the skills needed for dressing and undressing.

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need to do better?

n The staff have high expectations of children. They deploy themselves effectively to respond positively and get involved in children's play. The leader works closely with staff to plan a broad curriculum that reflects children's interests. Children access a wide range of activities and experiences that support their development across all seven areas of learning. n Leadership is strong. Staff report that they feel well supported and valued in their role. They have numerous opportunities for professional development. The leader ensures that staff develop the confidence to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills. Together, the team is committed to driving improvement. n Overall, staff are good role models for communication and language. They introduce many new words to extend children's vocabulary. Staff support children in developing their listening and attention skills during story time, singing and through cooperative games. However, they occasionally ask a series

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of questions in quick succession. This does not allow younger children time to think and respond. n Staff members encourage children to carry out tasks for themselves. They offer appropriate support to meet children's individual needs. For example, staff teach children how to competently wash their hands by creating bubbles with soap to

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12 September 2024 remove germs. This helps children develop their understanding of the importance of personal hygiene. n Staff take time to acknowledge and promote children's positive behaviour. They remind children of the nursery rules and praise them for making the right choices. Children get involved in putting items back where they belong. They are exceptionally keen to use the cleaning equipment. Children competently use the dustpan and brush, which supports the development of their hand-eye coordination. n Staff are strong role models for kindness and compassion. They never miss an opportunity to acknowledge when children take turns and share resources. Staff ensure that there is sufficient equipment for children to play cooperatively. Children respond positively to the staff and their peers. They create imaginative games where they confidently take on different roles. n Staff create opportunities for children to strengthen the small muscles in their

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hands as they use pens and stampers. However, they do not always plan the most ambitious or interesting mark-making activities on a large scale. This limits opportunities for children to develop their gross motor skills. n Parents are impressed with how quickly their children settle in this nurturing setting. They are pleased with how confident they become as they spend time with the caring staff. Parents state that staff are extremely approachable. They enjoy the detailed feedback they receive daily about the learning opportunities children have been involved in.

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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 support staff to develop their effective use of questioning as a teaching strategy, to further extend children's thinking skills n strengthen opportunities for children to develop their gross motor skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411377 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10317515 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 79 Name of registered person Baby Gems Playhouse Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07949106798 Date of previous inspection 6 October 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Baby Gems Playhouse registered in 2010. It is situated in Ladywood, Birmingham. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. There are seven members of staff. Of these, one holds a qualification at level 5, four hold qualifications at level 3 and two are unqualified. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the manager. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. 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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