Little Harriers

Little Harriers Building 139, Dunsfold Park, Stovolds Hill, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8TB

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 July 2015 8 December 2008

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of the teaching across the nursery is outstanding. The well-qualified staff have an excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and are inspirational in their pursuit of providing children with a high-quality provision.  Staff know children exceptionally well, they are kind and caring. Therefore, children form excellent relationships with staff.  Staff provide children with an extensive variety of learning experiences, inside and out. Therefore, children are highly motivated in their play and exploration, thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery, and make excellent progress from their starting points.  Staff work together extremely well together, planning meticulously for children's moves within the nursery. As a result, children are extremely happy and confident when changing to new rooms.  Staff have robust policies and procedures to keep children safe. They teach children

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This provision is outstanding

excellent routines when playing outside, so that children learn about keeping themselves safe.  Staff develop excellent partnerships with parents. They provide parents with toys and activities that children can play with at home. This supports learning at home as parents become fully involved in their children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance how children use technology in their play and exploration to extend their understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to children and staff, at appropriate times, during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities in the indoor and outdoor areas.  The inspector took into account the views of parents, spoken to on the day of the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the provider.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, evidence of the suitability of staff, and policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children flourish in the nursery, where all staff have an exceptional knowledge of how children learn. Children choose independently from a wide variety of toys and resources that inspire their play. They enjoy a wealth of activities that extend their learning experiences. For example, older children enjoy exploring the outside world as they go on a woodland walk. Children learn about the differences between natural and man-made objects they find. Staff teach children skilfully to count objects, and to estimate and discover if they need to find more. This develops children's thinking skills as they ask questions and solve problems extremely well. However, staff do not always provide opportunities for children to use technology in their activities to extend their exploratory skills. Babies enjoy a variety of play experiences that support their physical development. For example, they enjoy filling buckets with sand, using their excellent coordination skills.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Staff talk to children throughout activities. They consistently use all opportunities to introduce and model new words. As a result, children are confident when speaking, and make outstanding progress in their communication and language skills. Managers and staff check children's progress regularly. Planning and assessment is sharply focused on every child's needs, and is shared frequently with staff and parents, to ensure children make excellent progress.

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outstanding

Staff use their excellent knowledge of children to support their emotional well-being. They are highly attentive to children's needs, providing children with reassurance and comfort when needed. All staff have a thorough understanding of how to keep children safe. Staff attend regular safeguarding training, and know what they would do if they had concerns about a child's welfare. Staff make excellent use of daily routines to teach children skills that prepare them for their next stage in learning. For example, children learn to feed themselves and manage their personal needs independently. Staff are extremely good role models; they play alongside children, teaching them about taking turns and sharing. Consequently, children behave very well, and develop strong friendships in the nursery.

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provision is outstanding

The management team and all staff are committed to providing an exceptional learning experience for children. The provider is inspirational in her continual drive to improve the nursery. Thorough self-evaluation identifies how the nursery can improve even further. The management team uses on-going supervision to maintain excellent staff practice. Recent training by staff has given children greater confidence and curiosity about the natural world. As a result, children benefit from an inspirational learning environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289534 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 826925 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 62 Number of children on roll 91 Name of provider Little Harriers Partnership Date of previous inspection 8 December 2008 Telephone number 01483 277299

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Setting details

Little Harriers nursery opened in 2004. It is located at Dunsfold Park, near Cranleigh, Surrey, and follows the Montessori method of teaching. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year. The setting is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education to children aged two, three and four years. There are 22 staff, of whom 18 hold relevant childcare qualifications. One holds Early Years Teacher Status and 17 hold relevant qualifications between level 2 and level 3. The nursery has achieved accreditation through the Surrey County Council Early Years Quality Assurance Scheme.

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Setting details

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

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Setting details

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Setting details

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