Tallulah Beau Children's Nurseries - Manor Road

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

Children quickly settle into this welcoming nursery. Leaders place a high priority on robust settling-in arrangements, to support the needs of different families. Staff demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting children's happiness and well-being. They greet every child warmly as they arrive. Staff take the time to speak to parents and carers to find out about children's current needs. Babies show much affection for staff, especially for their key person. Older children become increasingly independent and confident over time. However, they know staff are always on hand if they need a cuddle or some reassurance.

Staff promote children's social development successfully. They encourage children to share their thoughts and ideas as they play with them. Children learn to express themselves confidently and listen to others. They behave well and show much cooperation as they play together. Staff teach children the key skills that help them to make friends, such as the importance of turn taking and sharing resources with others. Older children are very proud when it is their turn to be the lunchtime monitor. They thoroughly enjoy being responsible for laying the tables with plates and cutlery, and checking there are enough places for all children.

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

• Nursery leaders value the commitment and good work that the staff team consistently demonstrate. They have embedded effective supervision arrangements that are adapted for different staff needs. Staff say they are happy at work and feel well supported by leaders. New and inexperienced staff are very well supported in their roles.
• Staff promote children's health throughout the day. All children spend time outside where they can be physically active and enjoy fresh air. The nursery cook prepares delicious, well-balanced snacks and meals, ensuring that all children's food requirements, such as allergies, are considered. Staff talk to children about the importance of brushing their teeth. Children are keen to tell staff the colour of their toothbrushes at home.
• Nursery leaders understand the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on some children's learning and development. They adapt the curriculum to enable these children to catch up on any missed learning, for example, in their communication and language skills.
• Children listen intently to stories that staff read to them. They discuss the different characters in the books together, for example, the scary wolf. Staff build on their interests, asking children where a wolf could hide in the nursery. Children talk about good places to hide, such as a cupboard or under the table. Children draw their own pictures of wolves, based on what they have learned. Staff praise their efforts, which helps to support children's self-esteem and confidence.
• Parents speak highly of the standards in the nursery. They know their children are safe and happy with the friendly, dedicated staff team. Parents say they are kept very well informed about their children's achievements. They value the information they receive to support children's learning at home, such as the book and rhymes of the month.
• Staff identify children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in a timely way. They work closely with parents and other professionals to deliver additional support for these children. Nursery leaders use targeted funding, such as early years pupil premium, to enhance the nursery's resources for particular children. This supports the progress and engagement of more disadvantaged children effectively.
• Nursery leaders want the very best for children and families. They use staff meetings to share good practice and develop the team's knowledge. However, they have not fully considered how to support staff in enhancing their teaching further, to raise standards to the highest levels.
• Staff take children on walks to parks and shops to help to develop their knowledge of the local community. They teach children about the ways different cultures celebrate special events, including those of families who attend the nursery. Children begin to understand the diversity of cultures in the modern world.

What the setting must and should do next

The provider should:

• continue to support staff in their professional development, to raise the standard of teaching to consistently outstanding levels.