Tiddlers Nursery

Inspection of Tiddlers Nursery Wyken Croft, Coventry, Warwickshire CV2 3AA

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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 receive a warm welcome from staff as they arrive at nursery. Staff are keen to hear about what children have been doing at home. Children are eager to hang their coats up and get ready for their day ahead.

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The provision is good

Children sail the 'Tiddlers C's' to become confident, curious and caring with a strong sense of self. Staff create an interesting and stimulating environment that sparks children's natural curiosity to learn. They plan an exciting and varied curriculum for all children. Staff share the curriculum with parents, along with ideas of ways they can continue their child's learning at home.

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The provision is good

Staff are positive role models for children. They talk to them about the importance of sharing, taking turns and being kind to one another. Staff give gentle reminders to children as needed during the day. They build children's confidence and self- esteem through praise and encouragement. Staff use facial expressions to show babies and younger children they have done well. Children show through their behaviour that they feel safe and secure in nursery.

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need to do better?

n Leadership within the nursery is strong. Leaders and their staff team have worked hard since the last inspection to make improvements. The improvements they have made mean that the safeguarding and welfare, and learning and development requirements are met. n Staff well-being is a priority. Leaders recognise the skills and abilities of the staff team. Staff's continued professional development means that their knowledge and understanding in a wide range of subjects are ongoing. They meet regularly as a staff team to share ideas and best practice. n Children learn good hygiene routines to keep them healthy. They understand the importance of washing their hands at appropriate times throughout the day and taking care of their teeth. Staff sensitively meet the personal care needs of children. They work with parents to support their child through developmental milestones, such as toilet training. n Mealtimes are a relaxed, social occasions. Children enjoy a wide variety of

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need to do better?

freshly prepared meals throughout the week. High levels of supervision during mealtimes mean that children remain safe. Children develop independence from an early age. Older children serve their own food and staff support younger children as they learn to feed themselves using appropriate cutlery. Children's individual dietary needs and preferences are met well. n Children benefit from fresh air and exercise. They enjoy spending time outside being physically active and exploring their environment. Children enjoy learning about how things grow and the life cycle of plants. They develop dexterity as

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need to do better?

28 August 2025 they use a variety of small tools to fill plant pots with soil and carefully place wildflower seeds into the soil. Children recognise that the seeds need water and sunshine to help them grow. However, staff could further enhance the curriculum in ways that promote even deeper learning and progress in the outdoor area. n Provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a particular strength. Staff work extremely closely with parents and other professionals involved in children's lives to ensure sharply focused development plans support children to make the best progress. Staff place great importance on ensuring their knowledge and understanding of all relevant information relating to specific medical needs are robust. n Staff encourage children's use of language through conversations, books and songs. Children look forward to circle time, which supports this well. They sing

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need to do better?

favourite songs, such as 'Five Currant Buns', with gusto. Children watch carefully as a member of staff creates currant buns using foam. As children pretend to pay for one of the buns, a member of staff carefully tries to scoop them up with a ladle to give to the children, but ends up squashing them making a large 'splat' sound. The children giggle loudly. A targeted provision for children aged between 18 and 24 months emphasises the enhancement of communication and language development, meeting each child's individual needs through a highly personalised approach. n Parents speak highly about the service provided and the care and consideration given from each member of staff towards them and their children. They say that they feel secure that their children are cared for in a safe environment and state that they never have any worries about the care provided. They say that they wish that there was a 'Tiddlers school'.

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need to do better?

n Effective routines are in place should a child become unwell during the day to minimise the spread of infection. Staff deal with accidents swiftly and sensitively. Staff complete appropriate medical records, which are shared with 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 support staff to consider more ways to encourage even deeper learning and progress in the outdoor area.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2519576 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10414113 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 55 Number of children on roll 73 Name of registered person Tiddlers Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 02476616625 Date of previous inspection 23 April 2025

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Information about this early years setting

Tiddlers Nursery registered in 2019. A team of 19 staff work with the children, 13 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications, ranging from level 2 to level 5. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, all through the year, except for public holidays and one week over the Christmas period. Funded early education is provided for children aged from nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. 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 about the leadership and management of the setting. n Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. 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 manager carried out a joint observation of a group 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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