The Counting House Nursery

Inspection of The Counting House Nursery 120 Smithies Moor Lane, BATLEY, West Yorkshire WF17 9AN

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Happy children are well supported by caring and nurturing staff at this nursery. Children warmly introduce themselves to the inspector and invite them to join in play in the role-play hairdressing salon. Furthermore, when one child notices another is alone, they quickly suggest they come and join them in playing with dough. This helps all children to feel welcomed and form great friendships. Staff act as positive role models in modelling good manners and respectful behaviour. For example, they talk to children about making things 'fair' as they share out resources. This helps to set clear expectations and promote children's positive behaviour.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a range of activities to develop important life skills. For example, they make sandwiches for mealtimes. They take responsibility for small tasks, such as managing their self-care needs, dispensing their own drinks and caring for the nursery pet snail. Children undertake small challenges in preparation for school, such as practising putting on their own coats and shoes. This helps to develop children's independence. Children take part in fundraising and learn about people and families who are different to themselves. This helps to instil important life values, such as respect and kindness for others.

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The provision is good

The management team's dedication to ensuring that all children can access the curriculum is admirable. They work tirelessly to overcome any barriers to learning for children. This creates an inclusive environment. Children who need extra help are very well supported. For instance, staff work well with wider professionals and quickly implement targeted plans for children. The nursery promotes a real culture of helping all children to achieve. This helps children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress.

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n The curriculum covers all areas of learning, and children receive a well-rounded educational programme. Children make good progress and are well prepared for moving on to school. Activities are planned based on children's interests. This helps them to be engaged and show high levels of concentration and fascination. However, staff do not yet fully use what is known about children to plan even more precisely for every child, to continually build on and extend their learning further. n Children develop a love of reading. They learn to look after books properly in the outdoor role-play shed, while it is transformed into a library. Children access a range of texts and books, such as magazines and catalogues. For example, they look in encyclopaedias to find out about animals around the world as part of their 'new experience' learning. This helps to give children a firm foundation for

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16 June 2023 developing early literacy skills. n Children have lots of opportunities to develop their physical skills. They delight as they dance to music and enjoy animal yoga. Children skilfully ride wheeled vehicles in the well-resourced outdoor area, showing great control and coordination. Indoors, children develop their small-muscle skills by rolling and squeezing dough as they make pretend pizzas. They show perseverance as they carefully cut paper with scissors. This helps children to develop confidence and strength in their physical development. n Children learn how to lead a healthy lifestyle and keep themselves safe. Staff teach the importance of staying hydrated and apply sun cream to promote children's well-being while playing outdoors. Health and safety protocols are well implemented in hot weather. Children look at their teeth in mirrors and learn about oral hygiene. They know that they must wash their hands to get rid of any

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germs and do this independently. n Parents talk fondly about how children love their time here. They praise the team for the support it gives children to settle at the nursery. Parents are kept well informed about their children's development and recognise the progress they make. For example, they receive information online and attend regular parents' evenings. Initiatives, such as home-learning bags and parent stay-and- play sessions, are in place to further develop parent partnerships. n The ambitious and dedicated manager works hard to develop the nursery's offer through comprehensive action plans. Parents are invited to share feedback, and this is quickly acted on. Leaders regularly observe teaching and suggest ways in which this can be developed further. Staff who are new to their roles are given training and a 'buddy' for mentoring and guidance. They say that they enjoy working here and report high levels of well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff complete regular safeguarding training. They have a good knowledge and understanding of the types and signs of abuse, such as radicalisation and cuckooing. Staff carefully follow all safeguarding procedures. They demonstrate a clear knowledge of the action to take should they have concerns about children's welfare. Children's attendance at nursery is well promoted and closely monitored. The premises are maintained to a high standard with good attention given to site security. Leaders implement their clear visitors policy at all times. Robust induction and recruitment procedures ensure that all staff are suitable and safe to work with children. This helps to ensure children's safety.

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16 June 2023 n use what is known about children to plan even more precisely for every child, to continually build on and extend their learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487269 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10276636 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 53 Number of children on roll 82 Name of registered person The Counting House Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01924 422805 Date of previous inspection 25 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The Counting House Nursery registered in 2017 and is situated in Batley, West Yorkshire. The nursery employs 17 members of staff. Of these, 12 hold appropriate qualifications at level 3 or above and one holds early years teacher status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round, apart from bank holidays and a week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a planned activity with the manager. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of

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their views. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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