SADWICA Day Nursery

Inspection of SADWICA Day Nursery 69 Beeches Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 6HQ

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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 arrive at the setting happy and eager to take part in the day. They form strong and trusting relationships with staff, which help them feel safe and secure. Staff know children well and use this knowledge to respond effectively to their interests and meet their individual needs. As a result, children are confident, settled and ready to learn.

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The provision is good

Staff plan a curriculum that nurtures children's curiosity and encourages them to be highly creative in their play. Children invent their own games, such as pretending to be superheroes, and make full use of the extensive range of resources available. They show great enjoyment in sensory experiences, such as splashing in bubbles while washing toy cars. These activities contribute positively to children's development across all areas of learning.

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The provision is good

Staff actively promote fundamental British values, such as kindness, respect and fairness, through daily routines and interactions, including turn taking and sharing. They provide opportunities for children to explore feelings and emotions, such as using smiley faces and circle time discussions. As a result, children recognise and manage their emotions effectively.

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need to do better?

n Staff support children's communication and language development effectively. They read stories in engaging ways, asking questions that encourage children to predict what might happen. Children develop a clear love of stories and books and enjoy exploring texts independently. Throughout the day, staff model language in conversations and play, introducing new words such as 'mystery' to broaden children's vocabulary. As a result, children communicate confidently and express their ideas clearly. n Effective systems are in place to identify and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure each child's individual needs are fully considered. As a result, children benefit from an inclusive learning environment and are supported to make progress from their individual starting points. n Staff set clear expectations and apply consistent boundaries to promote positive

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need to do better?

behaviour. Children understand these and demonstrate good manners, kindness and respect in the learning environment. However, at mealtimes, some children do not behave as well. For example, they put too much food in their mouths or talk with their mouths full. Staff do not address this effectively. This limits children's understanding of appropriate mealtime behaviour and important social skills they will need for later life. n Leaders work closely with staff, providing support through induction, regular

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need to do better?

19 August 2025 supervisions and ongoing training to maintain high-quality care for all children. Staff communicate effectively with parents, using home languages where appropriate, and build strong relationships that promote continuity between home and the setting. Parents value the family atmosphere of the setting and the strategies staff share to support learning at home. n Staff provide a wide range of engaging activities that support children's language, creativity and understanding of the world. Older children draw characters from stories, confidently using a tripod grip, and explore cutting around hand shapes with scissors. Others enjoy making animal masks, drawing inspiration from a variety of resources. Staff model language effectively and ask thoughtful questions, giving children time to think and respond. Occasionally, however, staff give too much direction or complete tasks for children rather than

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modelling techniques, which limits children's decision-making, independence and critical-thinking skills. n Staff provide opportunities that enable all children to access a wide range of experiences, including daily outdoor play and annual trips to the zoo and seaside, that support their wider personal development. The environment promotes identity and inclusion through resources that reflect different cultures and displays celebrating children's learning. Staff ensure children learn about cultures other than their own through regular outings to the library, local places of worship and markets. This supports children's sense of self and deepens their understanding of the wider world.

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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 strengthen expectations for behaviour during mealtimes to help children understand them and successfully develop the important social skills that prepare them well for later life n ensure children have sufficient chances to think critically and practise skills on their own, rather than being directed or guided too much by staff.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255148 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 10410500 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 52 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of registered person

Sandwell and District West Indian Community Association

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reference number

Telephone number 0121 525 5125 Date of previous inspection 6 February 2020

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Information about this early years setting

SADWICA Day Nursery registered in 1999. The nursery employs 13 members of childcare staff. Of these, 12 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The nursery opens Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and two weeks at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm during term time and from 8am until 6pm during school holidays. The nursery provides funded early education for eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the setting and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children spoke 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 The inspector spoke with the nominated individual, manager and deputy 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 was having on children's learning. n The inspector and the manager carried out a joint observation of an activity. 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 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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