Greencoat Nursery

Inspection of Greencoat Nursery Greencoat House, 259 Stratford Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, West Midlands B11 1QS

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Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

There is no named deputy in place to take charge in the absence of the manager. This is a requirement of registration. Furthermore, there are inconsistencies in how staff manage hygiene practices in the nursery.

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The provision requires improvement

That said, children come into nursery with their parents and are greeted by the welcoming staff. Parents share information with the staff about their children. This supports transition from home into the nursery. As a result, children settle quickly into the daily routines and their play. Staff have caring relationships towards children and build good bonds with them. They are clear about the positive expectations and behaviours they want children to learn. Children show understanding of the behaviour rules. For example, they touch their ears when staff ask them to do 'good listening'. As a result, children behave extremely well.

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The provision requires improvement

Children benefit from many learning experiences. Staff play alongside children and support their learning. For example, they talk to children as they pretend to make pizza. They describe the pizza as being a circle and ask children which toppings they prefer. Children develop imagination as they pretend to feed their dolls. In the outdoor space, children select from a range of resources that will help to develop their physical skills. For example, they crouch down to go through the play tunnel and into the tent.

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need to do better?

n Leaders do not ensure that there is a named deputy to take charge in the absence of the manager. This does not ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting. n Children benefit from healthy and nutritious snacks, such as bananas, raisins and apples. Staff sit beside children as they eat and talk to them about their snack. However, hygiene practices are not effectively implemented. In particular, staff do not teach children in pre-school to use soap to wash their hands. This does not protect children from infection or teach them good hygiene routines. n Leaders have designed a curriculum that helps children to learn. This is sequenced and ensures that children are getting the support they need to build on their prior knowledge and make good progress. The key-person system is used effectively to ensure that children are well supported in their learning. However, staff do not receive regular training and supervision to enhance their

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need to do better?

teaching skills even further. n Children are developing their communication and language skills. Staff support children who speak English as an additional language by using key words and phrases in their home language. For example, when children need a drink of water, they model key words in the children's home language and then repeat

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need to do better?

1 May 2025 this back in English. n Children are learning mathematical concepts. When they engage in activities to make a face, staff help children to recognise shapes by naming them, for example, as they select a square eye. They use the activity to introduce new language, such as 'features', to extend children's knowledge even more. n In the outdoor learning environment, staff support children to have a go at climbing the wooden frame and sliding down the slide. Children use their feet to pedal bikes. This ensures that children are developing their large-muscle skills. n Parents are happy with the support they receive and report that they travel far to bring their children to the nursery. Parents say there is good teamwork between them and the nursery as information is shared daily about what their children have been doing during the day. This ensures that effective partnerships are in place between parents and staff.

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need to do better?

n Staff follow clear procedures for obtaining the necessary information about children's dietary requirements. They are clear about how they keep children with allergies safe. They have in place medication procedures to ensure that children's care needs are met. n Staff understand the procedures to follow to report concerns should they suspect a child is at risk of harm. Additionally, they demonstrate that they understand how to report concerns against staff who may show inappropriate behaviours towards children. This helps to keep children safe.

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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 interest first.

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Due date

ensure that there is a named deputy in place who is suitability qualified and capable to take charge in the absence of the manager. 05/06/2026

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should:

n strengthen handwashing procedures for children to promote good hygiene practices

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should:

1 May 2025 n provide all staff with regular training and supervision to enhance their teaching skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552138 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10400299 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 61 Number of children on roll 92 Name of registered person Greencoat Nursery CIC

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reference number

Telephone number 07525536007 Date of previous inspection 11 November 2021

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Information about this early years setting

Greencoat Nursery registered in 2018. The nursery employs 12 members of childcare staff. All hold appropriate qualifications from level 3 and above. The nursery opens from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. The nursery provides funded early education for children between the ages of nine months and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. 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 Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation during a group activity. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The manager and nominated individual showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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