Russell Nursery School

Inspection of Russell Nursery School 130 Russell Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, West Midlands B28 8SQ

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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 at this nursery make good progress. Leaders and staff help children to build on what they already know as they move through the nursery. Children enjoy taking part in the activities on offer and learn to develop their knowledge of colours and numbers.

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The provision is good

Staff provide a range of experiences for children, such as yoga, baking and trips to the library. Children learn to take pride in their own achievements and enjoy sharing these with friends. Staff praise children for their efforts, which encourages them to persevere with tasks and secure new skills.

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The provision is good

Children make friends at nursery. Staff remind them of the rules and support them to play cooperatively with one another. Children are keen to engage in play, and they invite others to join them. They enjoy playing games such as hide and seek. Children take turns to count while their friends find somewhere to hide. Staff provide comfort for children when they need it and help new children to feel comfortable in their new environment. This helps children to build relationships with staff and settle quickly.

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need to do better?

n The curriculum is designed to teach children to be confident and independent. There is a focus on helping children to develop their communication and language so that they are well prepared for their next stage of learning. The curriculum is sequenced to ensure children build on what they already know and can do so that they make good progress. n Staff support children to follow daily routines. They help children to wash their hands before mealtimes. However, there are times when staff do not always promote good hygiene practices. For example, as younger children play with food items during exploratory play, they pick up food from large trays and eat it. Staff handle the food, and children use spoons from the tray, which are then put back for other children to use. This increases the risk of cross-contamination and does not teach children good hygiene routines. n Pre-school children benefit from focused activities with staff indoors. They sit

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and show interest as staff read stories to them and teach them about numbers and letters. However, during outdoor play, older children have access to the same activities as younger children, which are planned to be at an exploratory level. As a result, older children do not always experience challenge in their learning or have opportunities to practise what they have learned when playing in the outdoor environment. n Staff teach children about the world around them, including learning about different cultural celebrations. Children learn about the festival of Ramadan and

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6 March 2025 the importance of eating healthily during this time. Staff help them to learn about different foods, and children describe how their own families celebrate. During the activity, children also have opportunities to develop skills, such as using scissors and taking turns. n Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good. Leaders and staff identify delays in children's development swiftly. They work closely with parents to determine what further support children need to make progress in their learning. Leaders assess children's needs accurately and use additional funding to provide further resources that specifically meet these needs. For example, leaders have set up a sensory room that provides a space for children to spend some time in a calming environment when they feel overwhelmed. n Overall, leaders ensure staff have the training and support they need to carry

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out their roles and responsibilities. For example, staff who work with babies have completed training specific to the care of babies, and leaders hold regular meetings with staff to discuss where improvements can be made to their practice. However, there are times when staff do not complete some routine tasks, and this is not always noticed by leaders. As a result, some areas used by children are not fully prepared for them before they arrive. n Parents comment positively about the nursery. They say that children settle well and staff are friendly. They see children making progress and appreciate the feedback they receive about their children's day. Leaders are keen to work in partnership with parents and arrange events in the nursery that parents can attend throughout the year.

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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 who work with younger children to always implement suitable hygiene practices n maximise outdoor opportunities for older children so that they are sufficiently challenged and can practise the skills they have previously learned n identify and provide all staff with the training and support they need to be able to carry out all aspects of their role effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY296608 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10389679 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 116 Number of children on roll 71 Name of registered person Russell Nursery School Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 0121 777 4902 Date of previous inspection 4 October 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Russell Nursery School registered in 2004. The nursery employs 18 members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6 and 12 staff hold qualifications at level 3. The nursery opens Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. The nursery provides government funded places for childcare and receives specific funding for disadvantaged 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 spoke with the manager about the leadership and management of the setting. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided 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. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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