Little Wonders Nursery

Inspection of Little Wonders Nursery 28a Carrington Street, Bradford BD3 8AE

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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

Leaders and staff are highly dedicated to ensuring that children feel cared for and safe. As a result, children build strong bonds with the staff, who work hard to meet their care and learning needs. Parents and carers say that they greatly appreciate the kindness shown by the staff towards their children.

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The provision is good

Staff provide a stimulating learning environment for children. This promotes children's good development and positive attitudes to their learning. Staff display good manners to children and have high expectations for their behaviour. They offer lots of praise to children for their efforts. Consequently, children become confident learners who show pride in their achievements.

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The provision is good

Leaders and staff support children to learn more about their Islamic faith. For example, children learn simple Islamic prayers during snack time. They learn how to sing traditional rhymes in their home languages. Staff foster a sense of inclusivity. They support children to learn about faiths and cultures that may be different to their own. For instance, children find out about how other families celebrate Christmas or Chinese New Year. Leaders and staff promote a sense of charity and helping others. For example, they support children to collect donations for a local food bank. These approaches support children's understanding of their own faith, culture and values, alongside a developing sense of the community beyond their own.

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need to do better?

n The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a key strength of the setting. Leaders and staff work in close partnership with parents and other professionals. This ensures that children with SEND receive consistently high levels of support. Staff plan targeted interventions to support children to work towards their next steps in development. Children benefit from the use of a sensory room to take part in small-group activities. Staff use these times to support children's emotional and behavioural needs. As a result, all children, including children with SEND, make good progress in their development. n Staff are enthusiastic in their interactions with children. They are skilled at talking to children about what they are doing and join in with their play. Staff support children well to develop their speaking and listening skills. However, on occasion, staff do not consistently use strategies to further support those

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children who are quieter or less confident with their communication skills. This means that, at times, these children do not fully benefit from the learning experiences available to them. n Leaders and staff put into place a well-thought-out programme of activities and

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30 April 2025 experiences. They ensure that children's learning builds on their existing skills and knowledge. However, staff do not consistently consider how they can introduce more ambitious vocabulary to children. This does not fully support the most-able children to make even further progress in their communication skills. n Leaders and staff invite parents into the nursery for regular meetings with their children's key person. Parents attend special events in the nursery. For example, they enjoy 'Parents' Day' celebrations and cooking sessions with their children. These events and occasions support staff and parents to build good relationships. This, in turn, promotes continuity for children's care and development. n Leaders and staff aim for continuous improvement. For instance, they have worked extremely hard to improve the nursery's outdoor area. This ensures that children access varied and enjoyable experiences to extend their learning when

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playing outside. n Leaders provide regular opportunities for staff to attend training and professional development activities. Staff report good levels of support for their well-being. This results in a strong staff team that works well together to provide positive care and learning experiences for children. n The provider did not notify Ofsted in the required timescale of a change to the premises and the space available to children. This was discussed during the inspection. The provider is now aware of their duty to notify Ofsted of such changes and significant events. All other aspects of leadership and management are good and there is no impact on children's safety or welfare.

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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 consider strategies that staff can use to consistently engage quieter and less- confident children, to ensure that they fully benefit from the learning experiences available to them n build on the already good support for children's communication skills and develop staff's understanding of how to introduce more ambitious vocabulary to children's play and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY560389 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10396766 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 57 Number of children on roll 67 Name of registered person Little Wonders (Early Years) Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01274 660895 Date of previous inspection 25 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Little Wonders Nursery registered in 2018 and is located in the Barkerend area of Bradford. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff, seven of whom hold early years qualifications at level 3. The nursery operates during term time, Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 3pm. The nursery provides government-funded childcare for children from the ages of nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The deputy manager, manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on the children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and the children. n The inspector and the deputy manager carried out a joint observation of an expressive art and design activity. n The children spoke to and communicated 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 Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector. n The inspector spoke with the manager about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector spoke with the nursery leaders and staff about their safeguarding

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knowledge and responsibilities. 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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