Hatton Children's Nursery and Holiday Club

Hatton Children's Nursery and Holiday Club Hatton Adventure Farm, Hatton, WARWICK, CV35 8XA

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 August 2017 13 October 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Staff deployment ensures good supervision of children and they remain safe. They maintain required adult-to-child ratios.  Children explore in a spacious environment, which staff organise well. Children have ample room to play in, which meets the floor requirements.  Staff's knowledge and understanding of recent changes to safeguarding, including the duty to prevent children being drawn into situations that may put them at risk of harm, is secure. Staff's professional development is given priority to help promote children's learning and welfare.  Staff organise the day well. Children access a wide variety of activities throughout the day. Staff make good use of routines to enable children to follow their interests, such as to continue playing immediately after mealtimes.  Children spend lots of time being active. They use their large-muscle skills and access a wide variety of equipment that encourages them to climb and move in different ways.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although processes are in place for self-evaluation, they do not take into account the views of the children and parents using the nursery, to help further drive improvement.  Staff working with the youngest children do not yet make the most of opportunities for them to talk about their families and the special people in their lives.

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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 self-evaluation processes to include the views of parents and children to help identify areas for development and drive continuous improvement  enhance opportunities for younger children to talk about their families and the special people in their lives.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the nursery manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the provider. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff's knowledge of the potential signs of harm and neglect is secure. They are aware of the procedures for sharing their concerns to protect children. Staff are vigilant to the safety and well-being of children at all times. They assess all areas used by children and minimise potential hazards. Managers follow effective recruitment procedures. The ongoing monitoring of staff's performance ensures they provide high-quality care. Professional development is a priority. Staff share new ideas and current information to the wider staff team. Parents express their delight with the care and learning opportunities provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's language and communication skills blossom. Staff ask children questions encouraging their thought process. They allow ample time for children to think about their response and reply. For example, they encourage children to identify the day, date, month, season and weather. Younger children re-enact familiar experiences. For example, they enjoy moving different wheeled toys around the room pretending to hoover the carpet. Staff have a good knowledge of the children and carefully track their progress. Children are very creative. They make various patterns and prints and staff display their work attractively. This enables children to share their experiences with their parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff meet children's personal care needs well. They talk to parents, gathering detailed information about their child. They use this to plan from the start. Children relish their time outdoors each day. They learn about living things and how to care for them. For example, children recognise different animals on the farm. They recall their names and identify which ones are their favourite. Children learn about their own safety. They understand the importance of staying close to an adult when on outings. Effective routines and good deployment of staff ensure they are well supervised. Children enjoy a wide variety of foods each day. Mealtimes are a social occasion where staff and children of all ages sit together to eat.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop confidence and independence in everyday routines. Children learn to recognise and write the letters that form their names. They make choices and develop the essential skills that support them as they move on to school. Children understand the importance of listening to what their friends have to say. Overall, they enjoy sharing their own experiences with the staff and their peers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445266 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1076571 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 36 Number of children on roll 45 Name of registered person Hopes and Dreams Day Nurseries Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 13 October 2016 Telephone number 01789470124

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Hatton Children's Nursery and Holiday Club registered in 2012. The nursery employs seven members of childcare staff. All hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 to level 6. The nursery opens five days a week from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and a week at Christmas. The holiday club is open throughout the summer holidays from 8am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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