Bright Horizons St Mary's Twickenham Preschool

Inspection of Bright Horizons St Mary's Twickenham Preschool 63 Arragon Road, Twickenham, Middlesex TW1 3NG

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This provision meets requirements

Leaders and staff provide a warm and welcoming environment. Children arrive happily from school, keen to see the staff and share their news. They quickly settle in and register themselves, as part of developing their independence skills. Staff provide a wide range of activities based on the children's interests. They want children to be able to wind down after school while also having fun. Staff also support children with their homework from school and work closely with the school to support the smooth transition between school and after-school care.

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This provision meets requirements

Children confidently explore the resources on offer and make choices in their play. For example, they enjoy using a range of recycled and creative materials, such as boxes, markers, glue and string. Staff are good role models for communication and engage children in lovely conversations through the session. Children confidently talk to staff about what they are doing and their ideas. Staff ask questions to support and extend children's problem-solving and thinking skills. As a result, children persevere at different activities and keep on trying with different ideas. They demonstrate a strong attitude towards learning and enjoy their time at the setting.

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n Staff are excellent role models for behaviour. They set clear boundaries for children and, as a result, children understand how to behave and what is expected of them in the setting. Staff encourage children to solve any problems themselves and will step in to facilitate this. Children are kind and respectful to each other. n Leaders and staff are very reflective and regularly look at what they are doing and how they could improve it to benefit the children. They collect feedback through questionnaires from staff and parents and encourage children to write down what they would like in the setting. For example, the garden has recently been updated, and children have shared that they would like some goals and a sand pit to use out there. n Staff have a lovely rapport with children and take time to get to know them well. When children start, they attend open days with their parents to get to know the setting and the staff. As a result, children confidently express their views and

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ideas and will go to a member of staff for support. Staff quickly identify if they have any concerns regarding any of the children and will work closely with the school, other professionals and parents, if needed. n Leaders support staff well and consider their well-being. All staff attend regular meetings and supervisions and have access to a wide range of benefits, such as discounts and mental health advice, to support them. Leaders also complete

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17 June 2025 regular room observations and give staff feedback and support on how they can improve their practice n Staff have access to a range of training and regularly attend networks and forums to keep up to date with current legislation. Recent training around supporting children in regulating their behaviour has really helped staff to teach these skills. Staff also strive to keep developing their skills and plan to attend more playwork training as they prepare for older children in the future. n Staff support children to learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, children enjoy fresh meals and snacks each day and spend lots of time in the outdoor area, engaging in physical activity. Children confidently apply their own sun cream and understand the importance of drinking lots of water in the hot weather. n Leaders and staff have good relationships with parents and keep them up to date with what their children are doing in the setting. For example, parents have

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daily discussions with staff and share photos and updates through an online application. n Staff have excellent relationships with the school staff and regularly share information with them to ensure there is continuity in care and learning between the two settings.

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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 EY281774 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10392324 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 Out-of-school day care

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inspection

Total number of places 25 Number of children on roll 33 Name of registered person Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 020 3906 6576 Date of previous inspection 15 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Bright Horizons St Mary's Twickenham Preschool registered in 2004 and is located in Twickenham, Middlesex. It is open each weekday from 7.30am to 8.25am and 3.15pm to 6.30pm, term time only. It is also open from 8.30am to 5.30pm during the school holidays. The setting employs four staff, including the manager. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications.

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Inspection activities

n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk to gather information about how the provision is organised. n The manager carried out a joint observation with the inspector to evaluate the quality of activities. n The inspector spoke to staff and parents at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working with children.

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17 June 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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