Tiddley Tots Nursery

Inspection of Tiddley Tots Nursery Tiddley Tots Nursery, 25a High Street, Hoddesdon EN11 8SX

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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 have warm and positive relationships with the staff team. They are happy to attend and settle into their day. The staff team know the children and their families well. They have a gentle, caring approach that supports children's emotional well-being. This helps children to feel safe and secure. Children are curious learners who are keen to explore the environment. Babies have plenty of space to crawl and cruise around the well-positioned furniture. Younger children enjoy the daily music and movement sessions. Older children ably climb and slide down the indoor climbing equipment. The staff team quickly identify children who may need a little extra support. The provider has ensured that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. When there are minor squabbles over toys, staff support children to negotiate and share. The staff team place a strong focus on supporting children's emotional well-being. They help children to learn self-regulation and social skills. For example, older children work as a group drawing a poster of different emotions. Children talk about their experiences and think about their feelings.

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need to do better?

n The provider has a clear vision for the nursery. They have an ambitious curriculum and know what they want children to learn. Overall, the provider plans for children's development. They use the information gathered from parents and their observations to help them plan activities. Occasionally, the staff team are not clear enough about what they expect children to learn and overcomplicate the activity. For example, the staff team sometimes introduce too many concepts and too much information and children lose interest. n Generally, the staff team manage the main routines and transitions of the day well. However, there are occasions when some routines are not organised as well. Children spend too long waiting for their lunch and when getting ready for outings. At these times, children are not always engaged in learning. As a result, they become distracted and miss opportunities to take part in high-quality

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interactions with staff. n The staff team support children who speak English as an additional language well. They gather key words in their home language and use gestures and objects to support communication. This helps children who speak English as an additional language to feel settled and communicate with their friends. n Children develop their independence throughout the nursery. They are eager to have a go at things for themselves. Babies persevere at feeding themselves with a spoon, under the close guidance of the staff team. Younger children attempt to

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7 January 2025 pour their own drinks from the jug. Older children, ask for paper towels to wipe the wet seats of the bicycles before sitting on them. n The provider supports children's communication and language skills well. The staff team comment on children's play and introduce new vocabulary. Babies babble back and forth with the staff team. This helps their early communication skills. Children join in with familiar songs and enjoy sharing stories with staff and reading books independently. n All children learn about their local community. They go on regular trips to the library and high street, and they enjoy walks to the park. Babies and younger children become excited as they sit together in the multi-seated buggy. The staff team helps children to understand diversity and appreciate what makes them unique. n Children develop an understanding of mathematical concepts through their play experiences. Younger children count as they build towers. Older children learn

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about the properties of shapes as they print with cube shaped blocks. n Parents are happy with the nursery. They particularly enjoy the regular events for families to attend. They comment on how useful the recent paediatric first- aid course was. Staff keep parents updated on children's progress and share ideas on how they can support children's learning at home. n The provider is reflective and looks for ways to further improve the nursery. The provider recognises the importance of staff attending regular training.

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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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should:

n support staff to ensure they are clear about what they want children to learn and do not overcomplicate activities n consider the organisation of some daily routines to ensure that children are not waiting for prolonged periods and get the very best from their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2733743 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10370785 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 88 Number of children on roll 120 Name of registered person Tiddley Tots Childcare Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01992910529 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Tiddley Tots Nursery registered in May 2023. The nursery employs 24 members of staff. Of these, 15 hold appropriate qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery opens Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round.. The nursery provides funded early education places to all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with the leadership team about the management of the nursery. 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 joint observations with the manager. n Parents spoke to the inspector during the inspection and took account of their views. n Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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