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Smart Start Childcare

Ofsted: GoodNursery

Poachers Pocket, Cole Hall Lane, Birmingham, B34 6HE

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

95 children

Key details

Capacity

95 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Smart Start Childcare was inspected by Ofsted on 23 October 2024 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend at this nursery because staff are kind, caring and respond well to their individual needs. Children arrive at the start of the day and happily separate from their parents ready to make their choice where they would like to play in the well-resourced environment. There is a strong focus on promoting children's communication and language skills."

Key strengths

  • Leaders ensure effective settling-in procedures are followed to help new children quickly become familiar with their new surroundings.
  • Staff act as good role models.
  • The support children with SEND receive is good.
  • Parents speak positively about the nursery and staff.
  • Leaders are committed to ensuring all staff are supported in their roles.

Areas for improvement

  • support shyer, quieter children to join in during group activities to help them make the best possible progress in their learning
  • provide more opportunities for children to do things for themselves to develop their independence further.
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Location

Poachers Pocket, Cole Hall Lane, Birmingham, B34 6HE

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