B2B Plus Project

In July 2021, support for teenage parents and their babies gave B2B Plus Project a clear identity. In July 2021, its work combined early learning with practical help for families, including links to other support services. The emphasis extended beyond the child's nursery day.

Ofsted rated the nursery Outstanding at its 21 July 2021 inspection. Based at Ryhope Health Centre in Sunderland, it accepts children aged 0 to 60 months.

The early years foundation stage provides the framework for children's learning, development and care: learning and everyday care belong together, rather than being separate parts of the day.

In July 2021, conversation accompanied hands-on exploration. Children blew balls made from shaving foam and watched them move, with staff adding words to explain the experience. Melting ice offered another opportunity to connect language with something children could feel and observe. These were small experiments with a clear purpose: giving young children experiences to talk about.

Physical challenges also formed part of learning that July. Toddlers worked out how to descend steps backwards, encouraged to attempt the task themselves. Babies interacted through a transparent screen, reaching towards one another while adults allowed space for their exchanges. Indoor and outdoor areas both supported activities.

At the July 2021 inspection, Ofsted found safeguarding effective, praised support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities through professional partnerships, and judged that children made substantial progress through planning tailored to them.

During that July, staff helped babies connect comforting words with feelings. Close relationships supported emotional security alongside practical learning. The significance for young families was the connection between care for the child and help for the parent.

Support continued during the pandemic closure through online contact, and staff approached other services on families' behalf. In July 2021, safeguarding arrangements included identifying families needing early help, working with other services and giving parents advice about internet risks. Family support was a concrete part of the work, rather than simply a warm welcome.

The address is Ryhope Health Centre, Black Road, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0RY. Opening hours are 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, across the year, with closures for bank holidays and Christmas.

• Support for young parents. The July 2021 provision catered for children of teenage parents. Who can join today, and how would the nursery's family support fit your circumstances?
• Age of the assessment. The Outstanding judgement dates to July 2021. Treat its detailed account of relationships, activities and family support as a picture of practice at that time.

B2B Plus Project suits families whose childcare needs fit its weekday opening hours. Its July 2021 assessment connects practical help for parents with sensitive care and purposeful early learning. The weekday opening window is also a concrete consideration for families fitting childcare around their own commitments.