Little Heroes Nurseries

Inspection of Little Heroes Nurseries 160C Walton Road, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 0HP

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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 are very happy and settled at this welcoming nursery. Staff know the children and families well. As a result, babies and children leave their parents with ease. Children form secure attachments with the caring staff. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in their care.

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The provision is good

Overall, leaders and staff have developed a suitably ambitious curriculum that enables all children to make progress in their learning and development. Staff place a high priority on children's language development within their curriculum. For instance, staff babble and make sounds with babies to encourage back-and-forth interactions. They choose stories that interest children. Staff build on children's communication and language skills by using props as they retell the story of 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'. Children enthusiastically repeat familiar phrases and predict what will happen next. This helps them to become confident communicators.

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The provision is good

Staff are positive role models. They are sensitive and teach children the importance of being kind to each other. For example, if a minor disagreement occurs, staff are calm and softly explain to children how to take turns. This helps children to behave well.

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need to do better?

n Staff help children to learn about the wider world. For instance, children learn about life cycles as they watch chicks hatch and then care for them. Staff talk with the children about the different features of the chicks as they draw pictures. This enables children to develop their understanding of the world around them and experience caring for living things. n Mostly, staff teach the curriculum well. They plan a wealth of activities for children indoors. For example, staff introduce new concepts to older children as they learn how to measure with a ruler. Toddlers develop their knowledge of shapes as they create structures from different magnetic shapes. This supports children's early mathematics. However, sometimes, the teaching outside does not closely match the learning needs of the children taking part. This is because staff do not focus on what they want children to learn next. This means older

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children are not consistently challenged in their learning and younger children move between activities quickly. n All children, including those who are disadvantaged or with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points. Leaders identify children who may need extra support. The staff team works well with parents and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for all children. n Overall, staff promote children's independence. However, there are inconsistencies in staff's practice. Staff are occasionally too quick to help children

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4 April 2025 with their self-care skills. For instance, some children are encouraged to pour their own drinks or serve their own food at mealtimes, whereas others do not always have the opportunity to develop these skills as staff do this for them. This does not fully support children to become increasingly independent over time. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Leaders and staff work closely with parents to ensure they understand their children's individual needs and can meet them. For instance, leaders plan information sessions for parents to support their children in their move to school. This helps to promote children's continuity of learning. Parents speak very positively about the strong communication from staff and the excellent support for their children to make good progress, particularly with their speech and language. n Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour. They teach them the

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'golden rules' in the nursery through positive praise. Older children are kind and enjoy taking turns playing matching games with their friends. n Leaders are dedicated to giving every child the best possible nursery experience. They value their staff team members and ensure their well-being is a priority. Staff say that they are very well supported in their role. Leaders target training to support staff development. For example, staff have recently completed training on supporting children's behaviour. This helps staff to consider strategies that are age appropriate. As such, this helps children to begin to understand their emotions and develop positive relationships.

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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 teaching to focus more precisely on what children need to learn next, particularly when children are in the outside area n enhance staff's understanding of how to consistently support children to develop their independence and self-help skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2721100 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10392402 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 72 Number of children on roll 65 Name of registered person Little Heroes Nurseries Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 02031584812 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Heroes Nurseries registered in 2023 and is located in East Moseley, Surrey. It operates Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year. The nursery employs 17 members of childcare staff. Of these, 11 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The nursery provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n Leaders joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want children to learn. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector viewed the nursery and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Leaders and the inspector conducted a joint observation of an outdoor activity. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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Inspection activities

4 April 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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4 April 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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