OSHN Limited

Inspection of OSHN Limited The Old School House II, Ashford Road, St. Michaels, Tenterden TN30 6SR

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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

The leaders at the nursery have established extremely supportive settling-in procedures. They make highly effective use of these sessions to help centre on the individual needs of the child and their family. Children and babies build incredibly strong bonds with the staff and are excited to come in and engage with staff and peers. Staff continue this attention to detail by implementing extremely supportive transition procedures to support children as they move through the nursery and on to school.

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The provision is good

Staff design a curriculum based on the children's interests and stage of development. For instance, they demonstrate how to use the rolling pin to flatten the dough with the younger children. Staff make effective use of praise to encourage children to try rolling out their dough. They talk to the children about moving the rolling pin forward and backward. Staff skilfully include new vocabulary as they introduce positional language into children's play.

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The provision is good

The staff have high expectations for children's learning. They are good role models who support children as they learn to share. For example, staff praise the children as they wait for their turn to roll a car down the ramp in the garden. The children have very good manners and behave well as they interact with peers. Staff help children develop social skills in preparation for the next stage of their learning.

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need to do better?

n Staff plan an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum that helps children make strong progress in their learning and development. They support children's language skills by providing commentary during play. For example, staff encourage older children to discuss the snake and mouse on their matching cards and to talk about the events in the stories these characters are from. Babies participate enthusiastically in action songs. Staff use repetition, such as 'Row Row Row Your Boat', to enhance babies' communication and language skills. n The provider and staff meticulously track and monitor each child's progress. The staff have an in-depth knowledge of children's stage of development and next steps. However, on occasion, staff do not recognise when children are not appropriately challenged during some activities to ensure they make the progress they are capable of. n The leaders create an engaging environment throughout the nursery. There is a

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good range of both adult-led and child-led learning opportunities. For example, staff offer an extensive selection of resources based on the Montessori approach, designed to foster children's independence and enhance their knowledge and life skills.

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need to do better?

12 August 2025 n Leaders have provided exceptional outdoor facilities for all children. They understand the important role that playing outdoors has on children's physical skills and well-being. For example, staff provide an array of opportunities for babies to help them build balance and muscle strength. Older children benefit from using large play equipment to climb and learn about how their bodies move. However, staff are not effectively deployed throughout the day, which limits opportunities for some children who prefer outdoor play. Consequently, this impacts on their levels of engagement and enjoyment in activities. n The nurturing and attentive staff have formed close bonds with the babies and children. For instance, toddlers enjoy a reassuring cuddle from staff before continuing to explore the extensive range of activities on offer. Staff use resources, such as coloured character figures and emotion-themed stories, to

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help older children express their feelings and recognise emotions. Staff understand the importance of helping all children to gain a sense of belonging. n Staff help children to develop their independence as they learn to do things for themselves. For example, they provide mirrors to help children learn how to use a tissue to wipe their nose before placing the tissue in the bin. Staff teach children good hygiene routines in preparation for future learning. n The staff have established excellent partnerships with parents. They recognise the importance of a good two-way exchange of information. For instance, they use face-to-face discussions and children's online assessment records to send messages and photos. Parents speak very highly about the nursery and the support their children receive. n The leader ensures that staff receive a diverse range of training opportunities. For instance, staff are encouraged to undertake new qualifications to continually

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improve their knowledge and skills. The leaders carry out regular supervision meetings to support staff in their roles and monitor their well-being. Staff comment that they feel valued and appreciate the support they receive from the leaders.

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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 build on staff's good teaching practices to ensure staff consistently provide appropriate levels of challenge to further extend children's learning n improve staff deployment to increase children's enjoyment and engagement in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2852254 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10415166 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 90 Number of children on roll 103 Name of registered person OSHN Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07889590142 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

OSHN Limited registered in 2025. They are situated at The Old School House Nursery, St Michaels, near Tenterden, Kent. The nursery is open Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm, and Fridays from 8am to 1pm, for most of the year. The nursery provides government-funded early education places for children aged from nine months to four years. The provider employs 30 members of childcare staff. Of whom, 19 staff hold a relevant early years qualification at level 2 or above. The provider has achieved early years professional status, and the manager and one member of staff are qualified teachers.

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Inspection activities

n The leaders 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 carried out a joint observation of a small group activity with the manager. n The inspector spoke to parents and read letters of reference to take account of their views about the service they receive. n Staff and children spoke with the inspector at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working at 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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