Al-Madina Nursery - Saltley

Inspection of Al-Madina Nursery - Saltley 718a Alum Rock Road, BIRMINGHAM B8 3PP

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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 happy and settled in this inviting nursery. Leaders work closely with parents. There is a tailored settling-in process. Parents can join their children for their initial sessions. They then gradually leave their children for extended periods of time. This is individual to each child's needs. This helps to prepare children and their families to feel happy and safe at the nursery. Consequently, strong and trusting relationships are built from the start of the children's nursery journey.

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The provision is good

Staff support children's communication and language well. Many children speak English as an additional language. Staff use a good balance of English and the children's home language to encourage them to talk. Staff speak slowly and clearly. They make good use of songs and rhymes to support younger children to make sounds and learn new words. Older children learn to love books. Staff use open- ended questions and link stories to the children's home life. This encourages children to share their thoughts and ideas. Consequently, children are confident to talk in different situations. This helps them to build relationships with their peers and adults.

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The provision is good

Staff gently encourage children to follow basic rules and boundaries. They remind children about 'kind hands' and 'walking feet'. Children excitedly anticipate the routines of the day. Staff effectively use a tambourine to alert children that it is time to stop and help to tidy up. Children listen and follow instructions, and they line up nicely to go outdoors. As a result, children are being prepared well for their next stage in education.

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need to do better?

n Leaders have sound knowledge of the community they serve. They provide a unique curriculum that covers the seven areas of learning and also supports children's religious beliefs. Leaders are sensitive to parents' wishes and offer an inclusive environment for all children. n Staff regularly plan for children's learning. They use a topic of the week and activities to implement their curriculum. However, it is not always clear how the planning relates to each child's next steps. This means teaching and learning opportunities are not highly focused on what children need to learn next. n Work around the nursery is clearly that of the children. Staff encourage children to be creative and share their ideas. There is free access to mark-making resources in each room. Children show an eagerness to learn and engage in activities. However, it tends to be the more confident children who dominate the attention of staff. This means some of the quieter children lack some focus and

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need to do better?

support to learn. n Leaders provide rich experiences for children. Children enjoy outings into the

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need to do better?

15 January 2025 local community, and staff consider any risks they might face. There is a focus on teaching children about the world around them. Children learn about the value of giving to those less fortunate. They learn about empathy and kindness. This is preparing them for their future life as good citizens who contribute positively to their community. n Leaders prioritise the ongoing professional development and upskilling of their team. Staff complete regular training to support them in their roles. Staff feel very well supported. They are happy and work well as a team. Leaders monitor staff practice through supervision and observations. They provide constructive feedback. Leaders have a clear vision for the nursery. This helps to support the continuous improvement of the overall care and education they provide. n Children enjoy playing outside. There are lots of interesting activities and resources to help develop their physical skills. Children are learning to share and

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need to do better?

negotiate taking turns on the ride-on cars. Staff support children to resolve minor conflicts with their peers. As a result, children are forming friendships and work together. n There is an effective key-person system. Children can choose which staff they form close bonds with. Staff are kind and attentive to the children's needs. They provide parents with detailed handovers of the children's day. Parents are happy with the care their children receive. They are regularly welcomed into the nursery for parent workshops. This provides parents with useful information, support and advice.

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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 focus planning more sharply on what each child needs to learn next n support staff to recognise those children who may not be as confident to engage in learning so that all children make steady progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484163 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10377766 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

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

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inspection

Total number of places 60 Number of children on roll 44 Name of registered person Al-Madina Nurseries Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0121326 0606 Date of previous inspection 30 January 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Al-Madina Nursery - Saltley registered in 2014. The nursery employs six members of childcare staff, all of whom are qualified at level 3 and above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, during term time only. Sessions are from 8.30am to 11.30am and from 12.15pm to 3.15pm. The nursery offers government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. 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 Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

15 January 2025 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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