Kangaroo Pouch Day Nursery

Inspection of Kangaroo Pouch Day Nursery St. Mary Magdalenes Church, Beacon View Road, WEST BROMWICH, West Midlands B71 3PJ

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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

Staff create a welcoming, family-like environment that supports smooth transitions from home to nursery. They greet families warmly and take time to speak with parents, building strong partnerships. On arrival, children self-register by selecting their photos and putting belongings on their pegs. These consistent routines promote independence and self-confidence. As a result, children feel secure and ready to learn because their emotional well-being is prioritised.

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The provision is good

Staff provide interesting activities that build on children's interests and experiences. For example, they set up an investigation where children enjoy using syringes to mix coloured water and observe the changes. They enjoy predicting what will happen, exploring the results and talking about the colours they create. Staff extend learning by asking thoughtful questions that encourage children to share ideas and make connections with real-world experiences, such as rainbows. This fosters children's natural curiosity while deepening their understanding of the world.

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The provision is good

Staff model the language of feelings in their daily interactions with children, giving them the words they need to express themselves. During circle time, they invite children to share how they are feeling and why with each other. This helps to build self-awareness and supports children's personal and social development effectively.

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n Staff model language effectively and use books and stories to develop children's communication skills. Children delight in using their cardboard binoculars to hunt for bears in the garden, repeating familiar phrases from stories in their play. Staff ask open-ended questions and give children plenty of time to respond, which extends thinking and discussion. As a result, children develop confidence in expressing themselves and strengthen their language and reasoning skills as they engage creatively with stories and imaginative play. n Staff work effectively to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They understand individual needs and work closely with parents and external agencies to plan next steps. Funding is used strategically to provide the targeted support and resources needed to enhance the experiences of children with SEND and support them to make progress alongside their peers.

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n Staff have clear rules in place to guide children's behaviour. Expectations such as using 'kind hands' and walking indoors help to promote safety and support positive relationships. However, these rules are not always reinforced consistently. For example, children sometimes run inside or throw objects on the floor, and staff do not always remind them of the agreed expectations. This limits children's understanding of boundaries and means they do not always

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need to do better?

26 September 2025 make positive choices. n Staff successfully promote children's independence through daily routines. Children use the toilet and wash their hands independently. They put on their own coats and change their shoes with support. Staff actively encourage children to take risks in their play, such as when using the climbing frame and slide. Children take pride in their successes and staff praise them enthusiastically. These opportunities increase children's confidence and support their physical development, preparing them well for school. n The setting values and celebrates the diversity of the community. The curriculum reflects children's backgrounds through learning about festivals and events such as Diwali and Black History Month. Staff invite parents to share photos, experiences and traditions from home to support these. This fosters children's understanding of the wider community. n The setting is led by a committed, reflective and proactive leadership team. All

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need to do better?

staff benefit from ongoing regular training and support to enable them to offer consistently high levels of care and education to all children. Strong partnerships with parents are evident. This is supported by the positive comments from parents.

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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 ensure behaviour management is consistent, with clear reinforcement of rules, so that children understand boundaries and expectations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475516 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 10408023 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 Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 22 Name of registered person Kangaroo Pouch Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07976584011 Date of previous inspection 23 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

Kangaroo Pouch Day Nursery registered in 2014. The nursery employs five members of childcare staff, three of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 9am to 3.45pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old 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 Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with the 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 observed the interactions between staff and children. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation together. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector reviewed and took account of some comments from parents.

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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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