Foundations Nursery

Inspection of Foundations Nursery 1 Cambridge Street, BATLEY, West Yorkshire WF17 5JH

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Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in this diverse and engaging setting. Caring for others, gaining independence, investigating and solving problems all promote learning. A warm welcome greets each child, immediately building a strong sense of community.

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The provision is outstanding

Children benefit from expert support to grow as creative and innovative thinkers. They develop skills in all areas of the curriculum. Staff expertly incorporate children's interests into their learning and bring ideas to life. For example, children enthusiastically make their own wedding dress using a range of materials.

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The provision is outstanding

Children consistently show positive behaviours towards teamwork through purposeful social interactions. They are kind to their peers and staff. Children take turns to pour water at mealtimes, help each other climb on the outdoor equipment and comfort one another. Children begin to understand their place in the wider world and the impact of their actions. They become more aware of environmental responsibility through hands-on activities. Litter collection in the local park teaches them about wildlife protection. It also helps them develop a sustainable mindset. Children make a positive impact by giving back to their community. They grow vegetables and make items for the local market. These efforts support the food bank and encourage sustainable community involvement.

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need to do better?

n Leaders value the diverse community and celebrate the heritage of all children and staff. The nursery offers an inclusive, ambitious, child-led curriculum that ignites curiosity and exploration, empowering children to make their own choices. Family group time opens discussions on cultural celebrations, such as Easter, Eid, and Harvest Festival. This enriches children's understanding of the wider world. n Staff have an excellent understanding of the curriculum. They observe and assess continuously to see what children know and what they need to learn next. In-the-moment planning is used to capture children's interests and questions. Staff understand learning needs and can support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff respond sensitively to children, offering support, particularly during transitions. Staff promote kindness in all interactions, creating a supportive and empathetic atmosphere.

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n Communication and language are a key focus. Staff help young children understand by using single words, gestures and pointing. Children get excited to sing nursery rhymes. For older children, literacy skills thrive in fun storytelling sessions. They can select their own books, which is supported by a popular parent book-swap library. Children confidently use words such as 'hypothesis' and 'oregano'. Staff thoughtfully ask questions to help children express their

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30 April 2025 ideas. They use descriptive words such as 'wider' and 'taller' and introduce new vocabulary such as 'mould' and 'enormous'. n The superb outdoor environment helps children practise physical skills. They build gross motor skills on ladders, rope swings and climbing equipment. Navigating the Meadow-Forest School's terrain lets children take risks and develop abilities. This space also teaches them safety and how to manage dangers, such as learning safety with screws, hammers and goggles. Indoors, children also develop fine motor skills using scissors and self-serving with spoons. Fine motor skills develop as children grow. For example, babies practise by placing chopsticks into holes in wooden logs. n Leaders show a strong commitment to staff's well-being. They understand that this affects the quality of care and education that is provided. This has created a stable and experienced team who feel well supported. Effective systems monitor

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and support staff through regular supervisions and training. This helps ensure positive outcomes for children. n Partnerships with parents are exceptional. Staff engage parents in their children's learning with popular weekly workshops and events. The parent- inspired healthy cookbook promotes practical food learning. Daily online communication keeps parents informed about care, activities and home learning ideas. Parents feel supported and trust staff with their children's safety and progress. n Healthy lifestyles come from a range of nutritious foods and regular access to fresh water. Children take ownership of their health by making food for mealtimes. They cut vegetables and bake bread, then proudly share what they create.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549775 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10392885 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 52 Number of children on roll 87 Name of registered person Foundations Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01924 477717 Date of previous inspection 7 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Foundations Nursery registered in 2017. The nursery employs 20 members of childcare staff. Of whom, 17 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above, including three who hold qualified teacher status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5.30pm. The nursery provides funded early education for children aged from nine months up to fours years old.

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Inspection activities

n The nursery provider joined the inspector on a learning walk of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector discussed how staff support children with SEND. n The inspector discussed with staff how they deal with and record accidents and incidents. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector observed the quality and education being provided for all children, both indoors and outdoors. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection about what they enjoy doing at the setting. n The inspector and the provider carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity. n The inspector and the provider discussed safe recruitment and how ongoing suitability of staff working in the nursery is monitored.

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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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