Al-Madina Nursery - Cradley Heath

Inspection of Al-Madina Nursery - Cradley Heath Macefields Mission Hall, Claremont Street, CRADLEY HEATH B64 6HR

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children are greeted warmly by staff as they arrive at the nursery. Parents are welcomed by staff and chat happily with them about their plans for the day. Children independently find their pegs and hang up their coats. They settle quickly and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure, interacting confidently with staff, asking for help when needed. Children make choices about their play. They select from a range of exciting toys and activities that have been thoughtfully planned by staff to reflect the things they enjoy. Children learn to behave well, follow nursery routines and staff's instructions. For example, children help to tidy away resources into the correct baskets when asked, before going outside to play.

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The provision is good

Children develop good physical skills. For example, they develop agility and coordination as they ride and manoeuvre around obstacles on balance bicycles. Staff teach children games that promote physical activity and social interaction with their friends. For example, children join in games, such as 'What's the time, Mr Wolf?' They count the slow steps they take as they approach their friends, before excitedly running away to avoid capture. Staff support this activity as they promote children's counting skills and understanding of movement and speed, such as slow and fast. Planned activities prepare children well for the next stage of their education at school.

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need to do better?

n A new leadership team has made many changes and improvements to the nursery provision since the last inspection. Leaders and staff have engaged with local authority advisors and undertaken appropriate training to facilitate positive changes. For example, leaders and staff demonstrate an understanding of how to identify and implement support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities within the nursery. The actions taken ensure children make good progress. n Leaders and staff talk confidently about what they want children to learn at different stages of their development. They plan a curriculum that prioritises children's language, physical and personal development. For example, staff encourage children to talk about their families and feelings. Children make choices about the materials they use when creating pictures of their families. They are supported to learn to recognise and celebrate the differences and

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need to do better?

similarities between people from various faiths and cultures through stories. Staff help children to build confidence and develop a sense of self as they explore their place in the world. n Staff create enabling environments for children that capture their curiosity and motivate them to learn. They plan focused activities that they know children will enjoy and that will develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles. For

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need to do better?

5 September 2025 example, as children wash away marks from water-filled gloves, they learn about germs and good handwashing skills. However, some staff lack clarity regarding what children need to learn next. Therefore, the activities they plan and the support they offer are not always tailored to support children's next steps in learning. n Staff regularly use songs and stories to support children's language and communication skills. For instance, young children learn the names of body parts as they sing songs and follow instructions to identify their shoulders, hips and knees. Staff model and explain new vocabulary and ask questions when sharing stories to promote children's understanding. For example, staff ask questions to encourage children to predict and share their thoughts about what will happen next in stories. However, staff do not always encourage less-confident children to share their ideas and join in.

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need to do better?

n Staff receive regular supervision and comment that their well-being is prioritised by leaders. They receive routine training, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid, and benefit from additional professional development. For example, staff have recently completed training about developing a language-rich environment and promoting high-quality interactions with children. This has enhanced staff's skills in supporting children's language and communication, and helping them to express their personal needs. n Staff develop strong relationships with parents. Parents state they are delighted with the care staff provide during their children's time at the nursery. They comment on how staff are approachable and friendly. Parents appreciate opportunities to visit the nursery and chat to staff about their children's ongoing learning. Parents of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities

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need to do better?

recognise how leaders and staff work in partnership with other professionals to support their children's learning.

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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 focus the planning and teaching of activities on what individual children need to learn next n strengthen the delivery of activities to ensure that less-confident children have opportunities to share their thoughts and ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2809118 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 10409998 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 16 Name of registered person Al-Madina Nurseries Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07852142265 Date of previous inspection 13 May 2025

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Information about this early years setting

Al-Madina Nursery - Cradley Heath registered in 2024 and is based in Sandwell. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 8am until 3.15pm. The nursery employs four members of staff. Of these, three staff hold a relevant early years qualification at level 6 and one at level 3. The nursery offers government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector spoke to staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector chatted to the manager and the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the nursery. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector and manager observed an activity together to determine the quality of teaching and learning. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation. n Parents shared their views of the nursery with the inspector.

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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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