Partou Bourne Explorers Day Nursery & Pre-School

Inspection of Partou Bourne Explorers Day Nursery & Pre-School Kingsway, London Road, Hemel Hempstead HP1 2RQ

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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 eager to arrive and thoroughly enjoy the time they spend in the nursery. Staff work hard to create an exciting learning environment that is safe for all children who attend. Outdoor play opportunities are particularly strong in the nursery. Babies develop their physical skills and confidence in their own stimulating garden area. Older children explore the vast outdoor space and forest area. They enjoy picnic lunches and delight in eating the fruits and vegetables that they take pride in growing.

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The provision is good

Staff plan and adapt activities based on children's interests and learning needs. For example, toddlers create pictures of their favourite farm animals and explore their habitat in sensory activities. Older children develop a deeper understanding of these animals during group discussions. They explore which animals produce the different types of milk they drink before comparing how they taste.

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The provision is good

Staff adopt consistent strategies that support children of all ages to behave well in the nursery. They use group discussions to explore the impact that inappropriate behaviour has on others. Staff offer an abundance of praise and celebrate children's good behaviour. Toddlers cooperate well in activities. They share resources and take turns hunting for 'treasure' hidden in sand. Older children demonstrate good manners and confidently remind one another of the pre-school's rules.

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n Staff place a sharp focus on supporting children's emotional well-being from the start. When allocating key staff, managers skilfully identify the close bonds that babies form with individual members of the team. Babies play in a calm and soothing environment, and are supported closely by nurturing staff. Older children learn how activities, such as yoga and mindfulness, help them to feel calm and relaxed. n Staff make good use of regular group sessions. Children start the day with a positive attitude to learning by discussing the exciting activities they can explore. Older children remind one another of the setting's rules and why they are in place. Staff in the pre-school room skilfully organise these sessions to reflect the routines that children may experience at school. This prepares children well for their next stage of learning. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents take children to their appropriate

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rooms each session. This provides them with the opportunity to have daily discussions with staff about children's development and well-being. Regular consultation sessions and an electronic journal system enable parents to stay up to date with children's progress. Parents are complimentary about staff and the

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25 June 2024 deep understanding they have of their children. They appreciate the support that staff provide, for example, when dealing with challenging behaviour. n Children develop a love of books from a young age. Babies cuddle up with staff to explore sensory books. Older children delight at interactive sessions where they recall and act out their favourite stories. For example, children and staff go on their own 'bear hunt' in the garden. Staff use books well to enhance children's language development. Babies mimic the noises of the animals they learn about. Older children explore the initial sounds of words in books and identify words that rhyme. n The management team reflect well on the care provided and is committed to enhancing practice. Recent improvements to the environment and curriculum are demonstrated particularly well in the pre-school room. All staff in this area have a precise understanding of children's progress and are observed to be supporting

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their individual needs superbly. However, staff working with younger children do not always demonstrate such a strong understanding of the curriculum when promoting children's development. n Children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. They enjoy nutritious, home-cooked meals and continuous access to wonderful outdoor play opportunities in the extensive garden area. Staff use innovative approaches to support children's understanding of essential hygiene routines. In the pre-school room, staff introduce the character 'Sneezy Susan'. They support children to understand what happens to germs when they sneeze, and how using tissues minimises their spread.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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n support staff who work with young children to develop a more robust understanding of the curriculum and consistently deliver high-quality learning opportunities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2680101 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10344417 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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Total number of places 48 Number of children on roll 71 Name of registered person All About Children Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01442879762 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Partou Bourne Explorers Day Nursery and Pre-School re-registered in 2022 and is located in Hemel Hempstead. The nursery employs 18 members of childcare staff. Of these, 11 staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above, including one who holds a qualification at level 5. The nursery operates from Monday to Friday all year round, and is closed for one week between Christmas and New Year. Sessions are from 7.30am 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 considered the views of parents by speaking to several during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including evidence of the suitability of all staff. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children during activities. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching to assess the impact on children's learning. n The inspector and manager completed several joint observations of activities to assess the quality of teaching. n The inspector held discussions with staff about the monitoring of learning and development in the setting, and tracked the progress of several children.

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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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