Chapter One Childcare (UK) Limited - Farnley

Inspection of Chapter One Childcare (UK) Limited - Farnley Farnley Lane, Farnley, Nr Otley, North Yorkshire LS21 2QJ

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish in this wonderful nursery. The environment, both indoors and in the vast outdoor areas, provides children with a wealth of different opportunities to learn and develop. The experiences provided allow children to make independent choices about how to spend their time. Babies are highly engaged as they explore different resources in interesting treasure baskets. Their physical development is supported as they use age- and stage-appropriate apparatus to practise newly acquired skills, such as walking or climbing. Two-year-old children develop their confidence and ability to play with their friends as they embark on an adventure in the bus they have created. Older children show their fascination for bees as they carefully look at photos before creating their own pictures. They also learn new vocabulary as staff encourage them to describe the taste of honey. Throughout the activities provided, staff support children's learning with great skill. There is a

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strong emphasis on creating an atmosphere that enables all children to develop their confidence. For the youngest children, this is by helping them to feel settled and secure. As children become older, they are helped to take appropriate risks in their play, for example by building and testing their own obstacle courses. Pre- school children are taught how to use a variety of tools safely. Children show considerable levels of concentration and perseverance in their play.

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The provision is outstanding

The atmosphere within the nursery is calm and purposeful. Older children show immense pride as they show the inspector around the outdoor learning environment. They explain what they like to do in different areas, such as making potions in the mud kitchen and growing their own vegetables. They also take responsibility for looking after the guinea pigs and tortoises. Staff promote children's positive behaviour consistently. Younger children thrive on the praise and encouragement they receive, for example when they are kind or helpful. When older children become a little boisterous in their play, staff skilfully help them to understand what is expected of them. They are guided towards more purposeful activities.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and managers share a passion for creating a nursery that evolves and develops in the best interests of children. Highly effective procedures are in place to monitor and evaluate all aspects of the provision. For example, they regularly review the way rooms are organised and the curriculum is provided. Staff are fully involved in this process and say that they feel valued and empowered. This has helped to create a strong staff team, who work together in a spirit of mutual trust and respect. n The nursery provides a well-planned curriculum, based on a shared understanding between leaders and staff of how young children learn. Leaders

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21 May 2025 confidently explained the aims and ethos of each of the areas within the nursery. These are centred around individual children's age and stage of development. This is evident when speaking to staff, who have a clear focus of what they want each child to gain from the activities they take part in. n There is a strong focus on supporting children's communication and language skills. Staff regularly share books with children and point out images on the page. They encourage children to join in with familiar songs. Toddlers repeat new words in response to staff's warm interactions. Staff respond to younger babies' babbles and vocalisations. They ask questions, repeat words and narrate children's play. At mealtimes, staff sit and talk to children. This helps children to learn about the importance of conversation. n Staff know the children in their care incredibly well. Settling-in arrangements for

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new starters help staff to find out about their interests, routines and home life. There is a strong key-person system, which fully promotes children's emotional security. There is always time for a cuddle or words of reassurance if children are feeling a little unsettled. Arrangements to support children as they move between rooms or get ready to start school are highly effective. n Staff carry out regular assessments of children's progress. These are shared with parents so they are informed about what they can do to support their children's learning at home. If it is identified that children may need additional help to meet developmental milestones, there are clear procedures in place. n Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise. As well as dedicated outdoor areas for each of the rooms, some of the older children spend all day in the 'Treetops' area. All children thoroughly enjoy the freshly prepared snacks and

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meals provided. Their good health and safety is further promoted through good practice in relation to hygiene, such as a tooth brushing programme. Effective risk assessment procedures are also in place. n Parental feedback about the nursery is entirely positive, describing it as 'magical' and 'spectacular'. Parents have access to a wealth of information about the nursery and about how young children learn through play. They also receive advice on matters such as safe sleeping, toilet training and school readiness. Parents say they value the way the nursery embraces outdoor learning opportunities. They also comment on the sense of community and how effective communication systems help them to feel reassured and informed.

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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 2840066 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10402131 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 75 Number of children on roll 128 Name of registered person Chapter One Childcare (UK) Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0330 202 1180 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Chapter One Childcare (UK) Limited - Farnley registered in 2025. The nursery employs 26 members of childcare staff. Of these, 18 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for the week between Christmas and New Year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery offers government funded places for childcare and receives specific funding for disadvantaged children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. 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 inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while at the nursery. n The inspector considered written feedback from parents. 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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