Happy Bunnies

Inspection of Happy Bunnies 144 Duke Street, ST. HELENS, Merseyside WA10 2JL

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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

Leaders are unwavering in their commitment to provide high-quality care and education for children. Together with the staff team, they have created a welcoming and inclusive environment that supports children to make good progress in their learning and development. Children thoroughly enjoy attending. They quickly engage in their chosen activities and are enthused and motivated to learn. Rooms are a hive of activity. Children demonstrate high levels of engagement as they explore sand and water, experiment with creative materials, manipulate play dough and learn about minibeasts.

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The provision is good

The curriculum for communication and language is a true strength. Children benefit from a language-rich environment where staff model vocabulary, use repetition to reinforce understanding and ask thought-provoking questions. Strategies to identify emerging gaps in children's communication skills are used quickly and effectively by staff to help children make progress. As such, children are becoming confident and skilful communicators.

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The provision is good

Children behave well for their age. They are learning to share, to take turns and play alongside each other. Children show an awareness of routine and what is expected of them. Staff praise children for their efforts which helps to develop their confidence and resilience. For example, children demonstrate determination and perseverance as they attempt to put on their own coats for outdoor play. The gentle encouragement from staff helps children to persist in activities that at first appear difficult. Children are developing a strong sense of belonging and are self- assured.

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need to do better?

n Staff know children very well. Flexible settling-in sessions provide opportunity for staff to gather information about children's existing skills and abilities. This information is used to plan for children's progress from the outset. Leaders have an extremely clear vision and understanding of what it is that they want children to learn. However, this is not always understood by staff. Some staff are less clear of the nursery's overarching curriculum intent. As such, occasionally, planning is not sufficiently focused or sequential. n Children have plentiful opportunities to learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. Their well-being is given high regard throughout the nursery. Staff develop focused activities to support children's good mental health, that include yoga, mindfulness and daily opportunities for physical exercise. Children grow their own produce and benefit from healthy meals and snacks.

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n Children are developing a strong awareness of the world around them. They frequently visit places of interest in the local community, enjoying walks, trips to

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10 March 2025 the shops, visits to the local library, care home and church. Children learn about other cultures and important celebrations. These experiences broaden children's understanding and prepares them well for life in modern Britain. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to make certain that children receive the targeted support they need in a timely manner. Key information is shared and implemented to ensure a consistent approach. This good practice ensures the best possible outcomes for children with SEND. n Children are developing an awareness of number, shape, space and measure. Staff encourage children to count aloud, talk about the shapes they make out of dough and use mathematical language such as 'more' and 'less'. As children play with water and fill containers, staff model language such as 'full' and 'empty'.

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These interactions and opportunities support children's growing understanding of mathematical concepts. n Leaders support staff to effectively carry out their roles and responsibilities. Staff benefit from regular supervision discussions, staff meetings and many training opportunities. Their practice is frequently observed, and they are encouraged to reflect on and evaluate their interactions with children. Staff retention is good which contributes to the positive relationships between staff and children. n Parent partnerships are strong and highly valued. Parents speak highly of the staff team and the progress that their children have made since attending. They feel well-informed and welcome suggestions from staff on how to support children's learning at home. This promotes continuity of care and helps to quickly address any emerging gaps in children's development.

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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 understanding of the overarching curriculum intent and what this means in practice, so that they are clear what skills and knowledge they want children to gain during their time at nursery and how to achieve this.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551694 Local authority St Helens Inspection number 10389174 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 55 Number of children on roll 102 Name of registered person Moss Company Holdings Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07952313780 Date of previous inspection 27 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Happy Bunnies registered in 2017. The nursery employs 15 members of childcare staff. Of these, 11 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. The nursery offers government funded places for children aged nine months to four years.

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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 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 manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke to staff and children during the inspection. 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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