Fidgets Pre-School and Nursery

Inspection of Fidgets Pre-School and Nursery Lamberhurst Vineyard, Lamberhurst Down, Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 8LA

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Children receive a warm welcome from staff on their arrival. This helps children to separate with ease from their parents and to feel secure in the staff's care. Children learn that they have a voice and staff value their views. Children enjoy their time at the nursery, reporting that 'the best thing about Fidgets is the grown-ups!' Children recall previous learning. Staff fully support this, such as talking about family members who are important in their lives. They also enhance discussions about outings, such as those to London, where children recall visiting museums and landmarks.

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The provision is good

Children develop good language development and social skills. Babies sit together, sharing a book, giggling as they do so. They delight in sharing stories with staff, who enhance learning using simple signing to build on babies' use of single words. Children learn to use technology safely. For example, they register their attendance on the online system when they arrive. Children spend a wealth of time in the outdoor areas and surrounding countryside. They have continual opportunities to engage in activities at their forest school area, where children learn life skills. They understand the rules for safety, such as through staff teaching children how to assess risks in their environment.

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n There is a clear sequence of learning to the setting's care and education plan, which sets out the skills and attributes that staff support children to learn and embed. For example, babies recognise their belongings and begin to help put on their outdoor clothing. As children progress through the nursery, this learning becomes second nature, and they can do these tasks for themselves with ease n Leaders support staff to plan activities and experiences that they base upon children's interests and what they need to learn next. The team is made of highly reflective practitioners and implements changes to the environment, such as the clear focus for the development of the outdoor area. This enables staff to focus more successfully on the specific care and learning of children in their age groups n Staff know the children well and understand their unique care and learning needs. They have a secure knowledge of children and plan activities and

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experiences that they base upon what children need to learn next, incorporating their interests. This enables children to remain engaged in their play and learning. n Children behave well and show kindness and consideration for others. However, staff do not consistently give children explanations as to the consequences of their actions. This does not always support children's awareness of regulating their own behaviour even further.

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17 February 2025 n Children fully engross themselves in activities that fully grasp their imaginations. Staff follow this interest until the topic draws to a natural end. For example, children engage in experiences where they learn about the celebrations from other countries and cultures. This enables children to learn actively about similarities and differences. n Leaders and staff foster and maintain effective relationships with parents who fully appreciate the support and information they receive from the team. Parents comment that their children feel safe and thrive. However, leaders do not always explore ways in which they can further support parents to gain a full insight into their children's time at the nursery. This does not consistently enhance and extend children's learning and development even further. n Leaders have a clear oversight of the provision and target aspects for improvement effectively. They have successful strategies in place to support

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their staffing team's professionalism and well-being. This enables a good team ethos, where staff reflect that they receive effective help and guidance. n There are effective systems in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those learning more than one language. Staff seek and embrace support from outside agencies and professionals. They view their role as being an advocate for not only the child, but also for the family as a unit.

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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 strengthen staff's knowledge of consistently supporting children to understand the consequences of their actions n explore further ways to enable parents to gain further knowledge of their children's environment to strengthen their understanding of their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371685 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10380262 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

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

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inspection

Total number of places 61 Number of children on roll 83 Name of registered person Fidgets Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01892 891800 Date of previous inspection 3 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Fidgets Pre-School and Nursery at Lamberhurst Vineyard in Tunbridge Wells registered in 2008. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. It provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years of age. There are 18 members of childcare staff, of whom 13 hold appropriate early years qualifications.

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Inspection activities

n The provider, the manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the provider. n The inspector spoke with staff and interacted with children. n Parents shared their views about the setting with the inspector. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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17 February 2025 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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