Little Learners Pre School & Happy Holidays Hub Ltd

Inspection of Little Learners Pre School & Happy Holidays Hub Ltd East & West Horndon Village Hall, Thorndon Avenue, West Horndon, Brentwood CM13 3TP

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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 confident, happy and independent. They show a willingness to learn and engage in a wide range of experiences. Staff provide opportunities for children to feel proud when they manage tasks by themselves. Staff provide fun, meaningful and real-life activities, which means children show a lot of enthusiasm for what they do each day. Staff provide a supportive environment that encourages children's development. Children grow plants, study the life cycle of chickens, and explore fossil activities. These experiences help children develop a secure understanding of the world. Staff encourage children to work in small groups. This helps them build social skills, emotional resilience and positive behaviour. Staff set high expectations for behaviour. They help children to be kind, and manage their feelings.

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The provision is good

Staff extend children's vocabulary through storytelling, conversations and language-rich activities. Many children are learning new languages. Staff provide strong support to build children's communication skills and confidence. A love for reading is evident, and children engage with books on their own. Staff organise the environment to make it easy for children to access resources. This encourages children to lead their own learning. Staff create a space that nurtures children to be confident, curious and resilient learners. Staff give opportunities for children to investigate, solve problems and develop critical thinking skills. For example, as children explore dinosaur eggs, they discover what could be inside. Children settle well, forming strong relationships with staff and their peers. Children feel safe and valued in a respectful and inclusive environment.

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n The curriculum is clear, deeply embedded and well taught. Staff give children meaningful experiences and lots of new words to learn. They cheer children on to try these words, helping them talk more and understand better. n Children feel safe and cared for. They trust the staff and build strong bonds. This helps them learn and grow. For example, children confidently ask questions of staff and ask for help if needed. Staff help children to be kind, handle feelings and grow strong and confident. n Children make choices and express their views. This builds their confidence, independence and control over their learning. At snack time, children have fruits and vegetables to choose from. This help them learn about healthy eating. Staff sit with the children at lunch, eating together and talking about good food choices n Staff work closely and supportively with parents and extended families. They share updates often and help with learning at home, so children keep making

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progress. For example, staff have given ways parents can support their children's

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15 July 2025 speech development at home. Children enjoy steady learning because home and pre-school work well together. This ensures a collaborative approach to each child's development and well-being. n Staff help children build on their knowledge with fun activities that match their age and what they enjoy. This shows they understand each child and how to help them learn well. The pre-school has strong community links. For example, children go on outings to the local library and many have become members. n Staff feel valued and motivated. They contribute to a happy, committed team that puts children's interests first. Children's ideas and interests guide the curriculum. This makes learning fun, important and suited to the children being cared for. In group time, more confident children often take the lead. This can mean that those children who are less confident communicators do not get the support they need with developing their speaking skills. This means that staff,

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sometimes, miss chances to help less-confident children learn more, especially in big groups. n Children learn about recycling and caring for the earth. This helps them be responsible and develop good habits for life. For example, children are taught about recycling and what can be recycled. The pre-school is an inclusive environment, where children feel happy, supported and ready to learn. All children are eager to learn and explore. They are all engaged in their play. Leaders, dedicated staff and an effective curriculum help every child succeed and feel confident. n Leadership is supportive and motivating. Staff have regular supervisions and staff meetings. All staff have completed safeguarding and first-aid training. n Staff provide an 'emotion board', where children can place their names to show how they are feeling. This activity makes it easier for children to share how they feel and get help if they need some.

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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 ensure all children, including those who are less confident communicators, are actively supported and included during group activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2724084 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10399263 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 36 Number of children on roll 42

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Name of registered person

Little Learners Pre School & Happy Holiday Hub

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reference number

Telephone number 07867384557 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Learners Pre School & Happy Holidays Hub Ltd registered in 2023. The pre- school employs four members of childcare staff. The manager holds an appropriate qualification at level 6 and three other staff hold a qualification at level 3. The pre- school opens Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 8am to 1.30pm on Monday, Tuesday and Friday, and 8am to 3.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday. The pre-school offers government funded places for all eligible children.

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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 children to learn. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. 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 carried out a joint observation. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. 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 pre-school. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the pre-school.

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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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