Ragamuffins Day Nurseries Limited

Inspection of Ragamuffins Day Nurseries Limited 243 Birmingham Road, Redditch B97 6EH

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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 warmly welcomed by caring, attentive staff as they arrive at this well- resourced and nurturing setting. Strong relationships with families are clearly established, and children separate from their parents with confidence. The environment is thoughtfully organised, offering a wide range of high-quality, inclusive resources that promote independence and reflect children's interests, such as dinosaurs. Children explore freely, make independent choices and eagerly join their peers in play. This demonstrates that they feel secure, confident and ready to engage in meaningful learning.

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The provision is good

Staff form strong, nurturing bonds with children and respond to their needs with genuine warmth and sensitivity. Physical reassurance, such as cuddles, is freely offered, for example when children are tired or upset. This creates a safe, emotionally supportive environment. Children's photographs and achievements are proudly displayed, reinforcing their sense of belonging and boosting self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Staff have a clear understanding of how behaviour links to children's developmental stages. They support emotional development by helping older children begin to self-regulate and manage their feelings, while encouraging sharing and turn taking among younger children. As a result, children learn to make positive choices and consistently demonstrate positive behaviour throughout the day.

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need to do better?

n Staff have developed a suitably ambitious curriculum that supports children's development across all areas of learning. For example, as children enjoy a game of hopscotch, staff model hopping and jumping while promoting numeral recognition. This approach enables children to develop gross motor skills alongside early mathematical understanding. Additionally, fine motor skills and concentration are enhanced through creative use of recycled materials. Younger children thread coloured pipe cleaners through holes in cardboard tubes, which helps them identify colours and improve hand-eye coordination. n Staff demonstrate an unwavering commitment to inclusive practice, ensuring that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have full access to the curriculum. They thoughtfully adapt activities and provision to meet individual needs. This approach supports children to make consistent

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progress from their starting points. Staff work closely with families and external professionals, sharing information effectively to ensure a consistent approach and positive outcomes for children with SEND. n Staff promote equality and diversity through inclusive resources and meaningful learning experiences. They work closely with parents to share cultural traditions, including Eid and Vaisakhi, enriching children's understanding of different beliefs,

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24 June 2025 cultures and communities. As a result, children develop respect for others and a deeper awareness of the world around them. n Some routines are not consistently effective in preparing children for the next stage of learning. For example, while staff encourage independence at mealtimes, utensils are not always suitable. Furthermore, children have staggered sittings that extend mealtimes and reduce learning time. Other daily routines, such as lining up, are not always well managed. As a result, children miss valuable opportunities to develop and practise essential skills needed for later learning and life. n Staff set clear, age-appropriate expectations for behaviour and support these with visual aids and gentle guidance. Children sing a 'please and thank you' song at mealtimes and take turns during group play. As a result, they develop emotional regulation, strong social skills and a clear understanding of

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behavioural expectations. n Staff support early language development by modelling vocabulary, which enhances children's communication and language development. They use tools such as communication passports and picture references to aid understanding. Story times are generally engaging but are sometimes delivered too quietly. Additionally, staff occasionally use informal language, such as 'horsey'. Furthermore, staff do not maximise opportunities to extend vocabulary through targeted teaching. As a result, while children make steady progress in their language and communication skills, opportunities to develop this further are missed. n Leaders have fostered a strong team approach through curriculum development with tailored mentoring and coaching for staff. This enables staff to work confidently and effectively to provide all children with high-quality experiences. Effective partnerships with parents further support children's learning and

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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 review and improve routines to better promote children's independence, building on their current skills to prepare them effectively for the next stage of learning, including their transition to school n ensure that staff consistently model correct language for all age groups to further strengthen support for communication and language development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545277 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10392387 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 66 Number of children on roll 111 Name of registered person Ragamuffins Day Nurseries Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0152764577 Date of previous inspection 20 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Ragamuffins Day Nurseries Ltd registered in 2017 and is located in Redditch. The nursery employs 15 members of childcare staff. Of these, 11 hold early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including one member of staff with a level 5 qualification. The nursery operates from Monday to Friday all year around, except for bank holidays and a week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for children from nine months to four years of age.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager, deputy manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with the owner and manager about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this is having on the children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and the children. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation together. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the

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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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