Jack in the Box at Yewtree

Inspection of Jack in the Box at Yewtree Cattsdell, Hemel Hempstead HP2 5SF

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Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish at this exciting nursery and pre-school. Throughout their time at the setting, children remain deeply engaged in a wealth of wonderful learning opportunities that are centred around their interests. For example, children who enjoy playing with vehicles become mechanics for the day. They learn about the correct safety equipment to wear and develop language skills by exploring the names of the different car parts in books. Leaders and staff work exceptionally hard to develop a suitably ambitious curriculum. Their precise knowledge of children's abilities enables them to adapt their strong teaching to meet the needs of all children. As a result, children make exceptional progress from their starting points.

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The provision is outstanding

Children form incredibly close bonds with the nurturing staff, who are attentive to their emotional and learning needs. Leaders consider the importance of these relationships when establishing a highly effective key-person system. This is particularly evident when supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These children benefit from exceptional one-to-one support from staff who are highly experienced and knowledgeable about children's early experiences and individual needs. These close relationships support children to settle well, feel safe and thrive in this learning environment.

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n Partnerships with parents and carers are of an exceptionally high standard. Parents deeply appreciate the immense support they receive from leaders and staff and the additional services they provide. For example, families can access medical and dental services via the nursery and pre-school. Parents comment on how staff ensure they feel involved in children's learning. They attend regular consultation sessions and are supported to continue children's learning at home with activity packs and a nursery library system. n Children's learning is exceptionally well sequenced and builds on what they already know and what they need to learn. For example, children are learning to focus in adult-led group sessions. Staff support children in smaller song and story groups. They gradually extend the amount of time children participate before joining their friends in extended circle-time sessions. n Leaders and staff engage exceptionally well with other professionals. This is

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particularly well demonstrated when supporting children with SEND. Key staff liaise closely with professionals to develop highly effective teaching strategies. These strategies are well implemented and support children's language development, enabling them to regulate their emotions and resulting behaviours. Leaders establish mutually supportive links with other settings children attend. Staff observe children in these learning environments and share appropriate

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26 November 2024 information with carers. This highly effective, collaborative working provides a consistent approach to children's learning. n Staff embrace every opportunity to support children's development. Simple routines become a wonderful focus for children's learning. For example, when putting on boots to play in the garden, staff encourage children to explore their different sizes and colours. They introduce new vocabulary when discussing their 'length' and 'width' and the 'sparkly' and 'swirly' patterns on them. n Leaders and staff are passionate about providing exceptional care for all children. Their continuous and robust evaluation enables them to have a precise understanding of children's changing needs. They use this knowledge to create a flexible learning environment that constantly evolves to meet these needs. For example, following rigorous analysis of the current cohort of children, staff

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identified a need to further support children's emotional development. As a result, they have developed a specific area that focuses on enabling children to identify their emotions and regulate their behaviour more effectively. n Morale is high within this well-established team. Leaders are committed to developing staff knowledge and practice to an exceptionally high standard. They conduct robust appraisals and supervisions to support staff development and well-being. Staff regularly undertake additional training to support their practice. They embrace opportunities to develop areas of expertise, which they share with colleagues at frequent training sessions. This shared passion for supporting children's development helps to create a happy and vibrant learning environment.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number 2694265 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10363593 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

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

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inspection

Total number of places 36 Number of children on roll 41 Name of registered person Jack in the Box Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07960381422 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Jack in the Box at Yewtree registered in 2022. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 8am until 4pm. It employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, six hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including one with a level 5 qualification. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector considered the views of parents by speaking to several during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with leaders and 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 leaders completed a joint observation of an activity 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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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.

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