Songbirds Hedon LTD

Inspection of Songbirds Hedon LTD 4 Baxtergate, Hedon, Hull HU12 8JN

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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

Nursery leaders foster a strong vision that places children's happiness at the heart of everything they do. They plan an exciting curriculum that is aspirational for all, but still focuses on children's individual care and learning needs. The rooms across the nursery are carefully planned, offering children a wide range of quality resources and activities. The homely ethos that is promoted across the nursery helps children develop a strong sense of belonging. Staff meet children's care needs very respectfully. Children thrive in this friendly nursery, forming strong emotional bonds with their key person and other staff.

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The provision is good

Children are very polite and show much cooperation as they play games with others. Staff sensitively remind them of the importance of sharing and taking turns. Children quickly become independent and confident learners. They develop the skills and knowledge that effectively prepare them for their future learning. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported by staff. Any gaps in children's learning and development are quickly identified. Staff work closely with parents and relevant professionals to implement the right support for children. This means children with SEND can access the curriculum and make good progress over time.

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n Staff are knowledgeable about how to support children's communication and language skills. They hold meaningful conversations with children and use books really effectively to teach children new words. Staff plan topics based on children's current fascinations, such as different kinds of transport. Children are keen to tell staff what they remember, for example that 'an astronaut flies a rocket'. Children become very adept communicators. n The outdoor areas are superb and provide rich opportunities for children to be creative. Staff encourage older children to make model bridges, linked to a story they have recently enjoyed. Children add water to sand to form a strong foundation for their structures and independently select the materials they want to use. Staff praise their efforts and teamwork, which really supports children's self-esteem and confidence. n Staff use their in-depth knowledge of children to provide experiences that

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capture their interest. Babies are captivated when staff show them toy animals that are trapped in blocks of ice. They explore the ice blocks with much curiosity. Staff show them how to use small hammers to release the animals. Babies remain enthralled for some time as they practise and master this new skill. n Staff plan regular visits to the local library and children's centre, where children eagerly participate in the planned events. The nursery has close links with a local care home. Children enjoy these visits when they can meet and talk to the

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16 January 2025 residents. They begin to understand how different amenities support their local community. n Children become increasingly independent in their self-care skills. Staff offer just the right level of support needed when children need some help, such as managing a tricky zip on a coat. n Nursery leaders demonstrate much commitment to the well-being of the staff team. They hold regular events for staff, to celebrate the good work they do. Staff are unanimous in their praise for the caring leadership team. n Leaders reflect on the quality of the nursery provision to identify any areas to develop and improve. They support staff through regular team meetings and supervisions. However, the programme of professional development for staff is not sharply focused on enhancing their teaching skills even further. n Leaders carefully plan the times when children are getting ready to move on to a new room. They fully involve parents at this time and work closely together to

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support a smooth transition for children. n Parents hold the nursery in high regard. They value the information that is shared between home and the nursery and look forward to the regular updates they receive. Parents know their children are safe and happy, which gives them much reassurance.

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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 focus on continuing to develop the skills and knowledge of staff further, to raise the quality of education to consistently outstanding levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2709001 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10372647 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

Number of children on roll 83 Name of registered person Songbirds Hedon LTD

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reference number

Telephone number 01482 891131 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Songbirds Hedon LTD registered in 2022 and is located in Hull. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff. Ten members of staff hold early years qualifications; three at level 2, five at level 3 and two at level 6. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm. The nursery offers the government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The manager, senior manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times 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 observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The provider showed the inspector relevant documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff. n The inspector spoke to parents to gain their views of the nursery provision.

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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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