Wiggles and Giggles

Inspection of Wiggles and Giggles Unit 4360, Waterside Centre, Solihull Parkway, Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham B37 7YN

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children arrive happily and are warmly welcomed by friendly, cheerful staff in this lively, open-plan setting. Staff quickly establish trusting, positive relationships with children and families, supporting children's physical and emotional well-being through attentive, nurturing care. They offer cuddles and gentle reassurance to children, who are tired or unsettled. As a result, children feel safe, secure and content in the setting.

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The provision is good

The setting offers a well-resourced environment, where children can make independent choices and explore a variety of stimulating activities. Staff provide carefully planned experiences to support children's development in all areas of learning. For instance, they organise a shape identification game and challenge children to target the shapes by taking turns to throw a ball. This successfully supports children's social and physical development, as well as developing early mathematical understanding.

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The provision is good

Staff help children to recognise and begin to manage their feelings by using words to describe emotions. For example, when babies show excitement by smiling and kicking their legs, staff say, 'You are excited.' Expectations for behaviour are based on simple golden rules, such as using 'kind hands'. Children are consistently kind to others and play happily alongside and with their peers.

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n Staff understand the importance of developing communication skills from an early age. They model language well, engage children in meaningful conversations and use questions to extend learning. For example, they talk to babies about what they are doing. Songs and stories also support language development, helping all children become confident, effective communicators. n All children enjoy a daily walk that promotes well-being and understanding of the world. They safely explore natural features and delight in spotting 'log pile houses', collecting natural objects, such as horse chestnuts and pine cones, and observing wildlife along the way. Staff also use this as an opportunity to teach road safety and respect for the environment. n Children enjoy a variety of freshly prepared, nutritious meals, which support their good health. Staff support children effectively to develop independence in hygiene routines. From a young age, children take part in regular activities, such

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need to do better?

as handwashing before meals and after using the toilet. For example, babies have their hands and faces wiped, while older children are encouraged to wash their hands and wipe their own noses. This promotes children's physical development and helps them understand the importance of good hygiene, supporting their growing independence in self-care.

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22 July 2025 n Staff encourage children to use good manners, although this is not always implemented consistently. Similarly, staff do not always reinforce expectations for behaviour during daily routines. For instance, children are sometimes seen running indoors. Key routines, including tidying up and moving between activities, are not yet fully embedded, which can lead to some confusion. As a result, children are not always clear about what is expected of them. This means they do not consistently learn to make good choices about their behaviour. n Staff provide effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), understanding their individual needs and working closely with parents and professionals to plan targeted support. As a result, children with SEND make steady progress in their learning alongside their peers n Leaders demonstrate a commitment to delivering high-quality care and

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education for all children. Additional funding is used purposefully, such as purchasing resources for physical development and interest-based play, helping to close learning gaps and boost engagement. Staff are supported through an ongoing programme of training. Parents speak positively about the care and education their children receive. They value the regular communication and feel well supported by staff. n Parents say they are happy with the nursery and use phrases like 'over the moon', when talking about their experience. They praise the staff for being warm, caring and genuinely invested in the children. They say it is clear that every child is treated as an individual and supported to grow and thrive.

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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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n support staff to consistently reinforce clear expectations for children's behaviour during routine parts of the day, so that children develop a secure understanding of what is expected and are better able to manage their own behaviour effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2707408 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10394470 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 80 Number of children on roll 74 Name of registered person Little Chiefs Day Nurseries Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0121 4481758 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Wiggles and Giggles registered in 2023 and is part of the Little Chiefs Nursery Group. The setting is located in the Solihull area of Birmingham and employs 13 members of childcare staff. The manager holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 6 and a further 11 members of staff hold qualifications at level 2 and level 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round, closing on bank holidays and for one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The setting provides funded early education for children from nine months to four years of age.

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Inspection activities

n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years curriculum. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with the leaders 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 was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and 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 suitability of staff working in the setting,

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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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