Hursley Childcare Hub Ltd

Inspection of Hursley Childcare Hub Ltd Hursley Parish Hall, 50 Main Road, Hursley, Winchester SO21 2JW

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are provided with an ambitious curriculum. They are keen to have a go during all activities. For example, they eagerly explore modelling dough and learn to use tools, such as cutters, to make shapes. There are high expectations for every child. Children are happy and settled. They often smile and wave at their siblings in the baby area. Children enjoy being at the nursery and develop good social skills. They play together cooperatively, for instance when filling saucepans with sand and water to make 'pasta' in an outdoor play kitchen.

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The provision is good

Children develop good pre-reading and writing skills. They often choose to draw and enjoyed using ice, glitter and paint to make marks. Children listen attentively to stories and sing nursery rhymes. They confidently choose resources and activities and try to do things for themselves. For example, they put on their shoes and coats, and learn to use serving tongs to help themselves to fresh fruit at snack time. Children enjoy taking part in activities to raise money for charities. For instance, they came to the nursery dressed in a variety of outfits, such as their pyjamas. They learn about other cultures and religions. For example, they make cakes for Diwali and visit the local church.

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need to do better?

n Since registration, the manager has made significant changes to the nursery that have improved children's learning and development. Staff now provide a well- organised learning environment and a good range of activities. Children develop the skills they need for future learning. n Staff engage with children and skilfully build their confidence to talk and express their needs. They support children to learn and use new words. Children increase their vocabulary, including children who speak English as an additional language. Staff help babies to learn and use sign language to communicate. n The manager has a good understanding of what she wants children to learn. She works alongside the staff to evaluate and continually improve their practice. Since registration, staff have completed training that has improved their understanding of the curriculum intent. n Staff support and extend children's learning well during group activities.

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However, when children engage in their self-chosen play, staff do not consistently extend children's good learning and development further. n Children behave well. There is an effective key-person system in place used to support children's well-being. Staff are very positive role models for children. They have a caring and kind approach towards the children and focus strongly on meeting their individual care needs. Babies often smile and confidently go to staff for a hug. n Staff encourage children to be active, indoors, and outdoors. They provide daily

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need to do better?

16 November 2021 music and movement activities. These are enjoyed so much by the older children that they squeal with excitement. However, staff do not consider ways to extend and challenge younger children's good physical development further. n Staff support children's mathematical development well. For example, during a group activity, they encouraged children to count the number of blueberries they put onto pancakes. Older children enjoyed learning simple addition and working out how to use the blueberries to form numbers. n The manager focuses strongly on supporting staff well-being and their professional development. Several staff are completing childcare qualifications. Apprentices have a good knowledge and understanding of their roles and responsibilities and say they enjoy working at the nursery. n Staff work well in partnership with parents to meet children's individual needs, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They

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need to do better?

communicate with parents and other agencies to identify and reduce gaps in children's learning and development. n The manager is fully committed to supporting children's good health. Children are provided with home-made nutritious meals and snacks that take account of their individual dietary needs. Staff teach children how to look after their teeth. For example, children enjoyed using toothpaste, foam and toothbrushes to clean pictures of teeth. n Parents are happy with their children's care and learning. They report that staff communicate with them well to support children's learning at home and provide continuity of care. For example, to potty train children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff have a good knowledge and understanding of their safeguarding roles and responsibilities. They know what to do if they are concerned about a child's welfare and safety. All staff complete safeguarding training online that includes the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The manager regularly checks that staff understand child protection procedures. She works closely with the local authority to keep children safe. Staff assess risks to children's safety and take action to reduce and remove them. They supervise children well at all times, particularly when they use the enclosed, secure outdoor play area.

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should:

n coach and support staff to further challenge and extend children's learning and development when engaging in self-chosen play n consider ways to further extend babies' good physical development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2592627 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10203892 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 33 Number of children on roll 52 Name of registered person Hursley Childcare Hub Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07970674998 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Hursley Childcare Hub Ltd registered in 2020. It is located in Hursley, Hampshire. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, for 51 weeks a year, except for bank holidays. The setting receives funding to provide free early education to children aged two, three and four years. There are 15 staff employed, of whom four have a level 6 childcare qualification, four have a level 3 qualification, one has a level 2 qualification and six are unqualified.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the curriculum. n The inspector talked with parents, staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector observed indoor and outdoor activities. n The manager and inspector completed a joint observation.

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We carried out this inspection 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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