Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Solihull

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About Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Solihull


Name Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Solihull
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
Address 683-685 Warwick Road, SOLIHULL, West Midlands, B91 3DA
Phase Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care
Gender Mixed
Local Authority Solihull
Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

The provision requires improvement Leaders are keen to implement change and rectify weaknesses in the service they provide. Some hygiene practices do not promote the good health of children. Weaknesses in the quality of teaching result in children not receiving the high-quality education they need to make the progress they are capable of.

Staff do not prioritise the teaching of communication and language enough. The organisation and implementation of story time are poor. Staff interrupt children's learning and take them away for nappy changes or to change their clothes.

At times, staff talk simultaneously as one tries to read. This makes it very difficult ...for children to hear words clearly and follow the plot. Sometimes staff do not finish the book they are reading, and as a result, children become bored and restless.

This does not promote their language development or nurture a love for reading.That said, leaders acknowledge and recognise that there are improvements to be made. They have taken action to strengthen procedures for allergy management and the security of collection procedures.

For example, only the management team will greet visitors and release children to authorised adults. These systems have been communicated to the whole staff team. Leaders have redeployed less experienced staff to rooms where they are buddied with more experienced staff so that good role modelling will support them to continue to progress and learn.

What does the early years setting do well and what does it need to do better?

Leaders demonstrate a good attitude to any feedback. They respond quickly to any incidents and report them to other agencies in a timely manner. Leaders fulfil their responsibility to inform Ofsted of such events.

They take action and plan to make improvements following concerns.Leaders need to continue to monitor the success of the changes they have made. Leaders are yet to fully embed their policies and procedures.

The monitoring of staff is not yet fully effective at highlighting the weaknesses in the quality of care and education children receive.Leaders know what it is they want children to learn during their time in the nursery. However, staff do not plan or organise sessions well enough to ensure that children benefit from meaningful interactions and support.

There is not enough teaching from staff to support children to learn. There are weaknesses in the teaching of early communication and language. Staff set-up different activities, but they are unsure of what they want children to learn and how it links to what they need to learn next.

This has a negative impact on children's learning and development.Staff do not always promote the good health of children. This exposes children to unhygienic items.

For example, staff fail to dispose of nappies appropriately, and they are left in areas that children access independently.All children enjoy freshly prepared meals and snacks. They have access to drinking water throughout the day.

Procedures for effective allergy management are now secure. Staff use a colour coded system of plates and place cards to ensure vital information is shared among the staff team. Staff deploy themselves effectively and closely supervise children when they are eating.

This helps to reduce the risk of cross-contamination of allergens.Staff support the emotional well-being of children. They offer cuddles and reassurance to any children that need it.

Staff are kind and warm. Children are happy and settled. Staff communicate information with parents through verbal handovers and via an online application.

Parents feel communication is a strength of the nursery.Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective. Staff set specific targets and make referrals to other professionals in a timely manner.

This means children get the early and ongoing support they might need. Staff are calm and clear in their approach to children with SEND. Close bonds between staff and children are evident.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

What does the setting need to do to improve?

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage, the provider must: Due date continue to embed the changes to policies and procedures so that staff are confident to fulfil their roles effectively 23/12/2024 strengthen the monitoring of staff so that it is effective at highlighting weaknesses in their practice and knowledge 23/12/2024 implement a broad and ambitious curriculum that focuses on the effective development of children's communication and language so that they make the progress they are capable of 30/12/2024 ensure staff promote the good health of children, particularly around the safe disposal of nappies.

23/12/2024


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