Hamilton House Nursery & Pre-School Ltd

Inspection of Hamilton House Nursery & Pre-School Ltd Hamilton House Nursery, 43 Montgomery Road, Sheffield S7 1LN

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Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Overall, children are settled and happy in the nursery. Generally, they benefit from positive interactions with key staff. They enjoy good support during transitions into other rooms and on to school, which promotes children's emotional wellbeing and sense of safety at these times. Children behave well. Unwanted behaviour is handled by staff in an age-appropriate manner and with empathy and patience. As a result, children begin to understand right and wrong and to manage their emotions. Children are encouraged to use good manners. They take responsibility for everyday routines, such as helping to tidy away toys. They learn to share, take turns and be kind.

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The provision requires improvement

In the main, children are making suitable progress in their learning and development. They enjoy listening to stories and freely access books to look at independently. Children practice their early writing when they make marks and patterns using paints and chalks. Children develop an understanding of early technology. For example, they use interactive toys to solve simple puzzles. Children enjoy outdoor play in all weathers. Older children think about what clothes they might need to wear for the weather. This supports their growing understanding of self-care. They develop their spatial awareness and practise their physical skills using ride-on toys.

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need to do better?

n The provider ensures the premises are safe and secure. Staff complete effective risk assessments to make sure the environment is clean and suitable for young children. The required ratios are met, and in general, the provider ensures staffing arrangements meet children's needs. However, children who have Special Education Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) do not have enough support. They occupy themselves using toys and resources that interest them, but they do not benefit from good quality play and learning experiences. This means they are not supported to reach their full potential. n Partnerships with parents and carers are suitable. Staff have daily discussions with them about children's progress and activities children enjoy. The provider has a secure knowledge of the families who use the nursery and the needs of the community. For example, they hold parties to celebrate children's home traditions, such as EID. The provider uses additional funding to build on

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children's life experiences. For instance, children attended a trip to see 'The tiger who came to tea' at the theatre. n In the main, staff promote children's communication and language skills well. They frequently engage children in discussions. For example, staff use mealtimes as an opportunity to chat to children about their families. Children talk about people who are special to them, which supports their understanding of their

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9 July 2024 place in the world. Staff encourage babies to babble and to say single familiar words. They model words for them so they can hear them pronounced correctly. Children develop their mathematical knowledge. They start to count, recognise numbers and identify shapes. n Staff implement effective care practices that promote children's good hygiene. Older children become independent in managing their self-care needs. However, staff do not promote independence in personal care routines for the youngest children. As a result, they are not fully prepared for the move to the next room. n In the baby and two-year-old rooms, staff organise daily routines to ensure children's individual needs are met and their emotional wellbeing is fully supported. However, at times, the organisation of daily routines and activities in the preschool room, does not meet children's needs. Children wait too long for food at lunchtime and younger children become upset or unsettled. In addition,

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adult-led learning activities are often interrupted. This means children do not fully benefit from the educational experiences on offer and do not make the best possible progress. n The provider is keen to promote staff's wellbeing and morale. Staff have some access to training so that they can build on their knowledge and skills. They have supervision meetings with the provider where they can share any concerns. However, the provider does not have a good oversight of staff's practice. Not all areas for improvement are identified and when they are, the provider does not take effective action taken to address them.

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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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Due date

implement effective arrangements to support children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) so that they consistently benefit from high quality support and education 09/09/2024

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Due date

9 July 2024 organise daily routines in the preschool room, particularly lunchtime to ensure children are not waiting for long periods and to avoid younger children becoming upset and unsettled 09/09/2024

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should:

n organise activities in the preschool room to minimise distractions and interruptions for children so that they fully benefit from adult-led educational experiences n promote the youngest children's developing independence in personal care routines n strengthen oversight of the setting so that all weaknesses in staff's practice are identified and swift, effective action taken to drive improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2782614 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10350149 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

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

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inspection

Total number of places 107 Number of children on roll 90 Name of registered person Hamilton House Nursery & Pre-School Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01142812381 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Hamilton House Nursery & Pre-school Ltd registered in 2024. The nursery employs 17 members of childcare staff. Of these, 12 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The nursery is open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three-and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation. n The inspector discussed with staff in each room how the provider organised daily routines and different aspects of learning. n The inspector spoke to children about their play and activities they enjoy when they attend the setting. n The inspector considered parents' feedback and discussed working with different families with the provider. n The inspector carried out joint observations of activities with a senior member of staff. n The inspector observed staff practice and held discussions with staff members about the work that they do and their ongoing professional development.

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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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