Children's Corner (Harrogate) Limited

Inspection of Children's Corner (Harrogate) Limited The Annex, Central House, Beckwith Knowle, Otley Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 1UG

p.1

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

p.1

The provision is good

Leaders and managers provide staff with a clear curriculum ethos and share their vision for children. The ethos of the overall curriculum is for children to become happy, independent learners. Staff then carefully consider the skills children need to learn before they move on to the next room and school. For example, staff who work with babies focus on developing their physical skills and encourage them to walk independently before they move on. Toddlers are encouraged to develop this further as they begin to use climbing frames outdoors. Staff in pre-school start to concentrate on developing children's smaller physical skills, such as fastening buttons and zips.

p.2

The provision is good

Children show they feel safe and happy in the nursery. This is demonstrated through the close relationships children show with their key person and the staff team. Staff are very good role models for children. They consistently model positive behaviours and provide clear boundaries for children. Staff focus on promoting children's independence and helping them to build resilience. Children are keen to have a go at developing new skills and staff are always close by to help if needed. This helps to build children's self-confidence, and they benefit from the praise given. The nursery opened following the pandemic. However, leaders and managers have considered the ongoing impact on children's personal, social and emotional development. Staff help children to recognise and manage their feelings using a range of different strategies, such as using 'happy boxes'. They read stories to children and talk about feelings. Staff use colour-based activities to represent

p.2

The provision is good

different emotions to support children's understanding.

p.2

need to do better?

n Staff have high expectations for all children who attend and swiftly identify any areas of delay. They work alongside other professionals to provide tailored learning plans to help close potential gaps in children's learning. The special educational needs coordinator knows children well. She provides support to staff to help them work with children and meet their individual needs. n The curriculum to support children's personal, social and emotional development is strong. Staff work very hard to teach children how to recognise difficult feelings and manage frustration. For example, they consistently talk to children about using 'kind hands and feet'. There are small, cosy spaces indoors and outdoors to provide children with a calm space if they need this. Children show pride as they are given tasks to 'help out'. They are encouraged to share, take turns and be kind to each other. n Children show a good understanding of potential risks in the environment and

p.2

need to do better?

staff teach them how to stay safe. For example, toddlers know that they need to wear hats to ride the bikes and are excited to tell staff about why it is important

p.2

need to do better?

31 July 2024 to have sun cream on. Older children talk about the importance of being on the register in the headcount in case there is a fire. n Staff actively promote children's good health and independence. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise every day. They enthusiastically name the different vegetables in their lunch and the chef supports staff to encourage children to try new foods. Children take an active part in their self-care. They brush their teeth each day in the nursery, and staff help them to begin to use the toilet independently before they move on to school. n Children show enjoyment in activities in the nursery, particularly outdoors. For instance, young babies show delight as staff sit with them to sing songs. Toddlers explore the sand pit and concentrate as they use pencils to draw the different types of food they enjoy. Overall, staff extend children's learning as they play. However, this is not consistent. At times, they do not focus their

p.2

need to do better?

teaching to fully engage children and, on occasion, children wander around the garden. n Staff provide a range of stories to promote a love of reading from an early age and the nursery has developed a library to enable parents and families to read with children at home if they wish. Staff use books and mirrors with preschool children to promote difference and diversity. Children enjoy looking at themselves in the mirror and comparing their facial features with their peers in a small group. They use the books to look at how other children live around the world and have links with the company charity to promote their understanding of the world around them. However, during small circle times with toddlers, staff focus on children who are confident to answer, and those who are quieter do not fully participate. n Staff benefit from a strong, supportive leadership team. They have access to a wide range of professional development opportunities and the management

p.3

need to do better?

team focuses on promoting staff's positive emotional well-being. Staff and apprentices say they feel valued in the nursery. They show pride in their role in working with children and consistently reflect on how they can provide good standards of care and learning for children. Leaders and managers reflect on the impact of extra funding on children's progress. They use this to enhance areas where children prefer to learn, such as the outdoors. n Partnerships with families and other professionals are positive. Staff share information with children's new teachers and invite them into the setting to help with their eventual move to school. This helps to provide a continued approach to children's learning. Parents leave positive feedback for the nursery. They say that the communication from the staff is fantastic and that staff go above and beyond to support their children.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

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

p.3

should:

n consider ways to encourage less confident children to fully participate in group activities n focus staff's teaching during children's play to maximise and fully extend their learning consistently.

p.4

Setting details

Unique reference number 2670901 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10356594 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

p.5

inspection

Total number of places 58 Number of children on roll 81 Name of registered person Children's Corner (Harrogate) Limited

p.5

reference number

Telephone number 01132575625 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.5

Information about this early years setting

Children's Corner was registered in 2022. It operates from an office park in the Harrogate area of North Yorkshire. The setting is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, except for one week at Christmas and bank holidays. The manager holds early years teacher status. The nursery employs 20 members of childcare staff. The setting receives funding for the provision of early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities attend.

p.5

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 observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n A joint observation was completed by the manager and inspector outdoors during planned activity. n The inspector held a discussion with leaders and managers in relation to the leadership and management of the nursery. She looked at relevant documentation such as evidence of recruitment, staff's qualifications and their suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning and development with the staff team and nursery manager. n The inspector spoke to parents on the telephone and obtained feedback for the inspection.

p.6

Inspection activities

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.

p.6

Inspection activities

31 July 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.6

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.7

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.7

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.7