Little Seeds Nursery Hurley

Inspection of Little Seeds Nursery Hurley Hurley Primary School, Heanley Lane, Atherstone CV9 2HY

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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

All children thrive and make good progress in this nurturing and inclusive setting. Parents share information on arrival that helps staff support children's emotional needs throughout the day. Children are eager to join in with the activities and experiences on offer. They particularly like sensory play opportunities. Children explore a range of textures and materials through imaginative play, recalling the events in the story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff. Staff support children as they look at the pictures in the book and join in with familiar phrases. Children listen carefully to others and play cooperatively with the available resources. Staff deploy themselves effectively across the room, which means all children benefit from high levels of interaction. This helps to extend their learning further.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from adventurous play in their nearby forest space. They develop their independence as they put on their wet weather gear with appropriate help from staff. Children enjoy the freedom of exploring this ample space as they use natural materials in their play. They paint using mud and sticks, engage in role play and explore running water that trickles down guttering. Children build their strength and stamina as they crawl, climb and balance while exploring this interesting space.

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need to do better?

n Leaders have developed a well-sequenced curriculum that consistently builds on what children already know and can do. They support staff to gather information from parents when children first start. Staff then use this information to inform their planning purposefully. Leaders and staff conduct regular assessments to ensure that children are making good progress. They discuss next steps with parents and fully involve them in their child's learning. n Staff report high levels of well-being due to the continued support from leaders. They receive feedback on their performance through supervision sessions, which helps drive improvement consistently across the setting. Staff share that they are involved in decision-making, which contributes to them feeling valued in their role. n Leaders and staff are committed to their professional development. They attend regular training sessions to refresh and build on their knowledge and

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understanding. Leaders use newly acquired knowledge to expand the experiences that are offered to children. For example, they have supported staff to develop the way they weave mathematical learning across the curriculum. This helps to build a firm foundation for future learning. n Children develop as independent learners as they are enabled to make choices in their play. Staff nurture their natural curiosity and recognise children's interests and motivations. They offer a range of sensory experiences to support children

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3 June 2025 in regulating their emotions. Staff recognise when children need time to explore water and sand, which helps them feel calmer. This has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being. n From an early age, staff support children to learn essential life skills. For example, babies are supported in washing their hands and using cutlery, while toddlers hang up and find their coats and shoes. Older children pour drinks and peel fruit at snack time. Staff enable children to learn these skills through role modelling and simple instructions and by offering just the right amount of assistance. As a result of this skilful teaching, children are eager to undertake tasks independently. n Staff have high expectations of children. They encourage them to respect others and to look after the resources. Staff consistently support children in remembering the simple rules in the setting to keep them safe. They notice and

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praise individual children as they make positive behaviour choices. This helps to develop children's self-awareness and builds their self-esteem. n Staff are strong role models for children's communication and language development. They consistently use simple sign language to support children's non-verbal communication skills. Staff use vast vocabulary and ensure that children hear new words in the context of their play. They skilfully share books, songs and stories to further extend children's expressive language. As a result, babies and children develop into confident communicators. n Staff plan games for group time, which help develop children's listening and attention skills. However, on occasions, staff issue many different instructions in quick succession during the transition after lunchtime. Some children are overwhelmed by this and, subsequently, struggle to engage in group time. n Parents speak positively of the excellent leaders and approachable, friendly staff

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need to do better?

team. Parents of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are delighted with the substantial progress they make in the setting. When children start attending, parents are reassured by how well staff get to know them. This helps children settle quickly and get fully involved in play opportunities.

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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 the organisation of transition times to ensure that expectations of children are clear, in order for them to engage fully in group activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549475 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10388309 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 Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 37 Number of children on roll 47 Name of registered person Seedhouse, Gemma Louise

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reference number

Telephone number 01827872820 Date of previous inspection 5 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Little Seeds Nursery Hurley registered in 2017. It opens from Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm, during term time. The nursery employs 11 members of staff. Of whom, 10 hold relevant early years qualifications from level 6 to level 2. The nursery provides funded places for children aged from nine months upwards.

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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 Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at the pre-school. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity with the manager. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. 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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