ABC Day Nursery Ltd Hadley

Inspection of ABC Day Nursery Ltd Hadley ABC Day Nursery Ltd Hadley, Crescent Road, Telford, Shrops TF1 5NU

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children truly flourish in this highly engaging, family-focused nursery. Staff place children's well-being at the heart of their practice. Children who are settling in receive calm, sensitive reassurance until they feel secure and confident. This highly effective, nurturing approach has an exceptional impact on children's emotional development and self-esteem. This enables them to engage enthusiastically and independently in learning and make sustained progress in all areas of their development.

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The provision is outstanding

Staff are excellent role models who set consistently high expectations for behaviour and demonstrate positive attitudes at all times. For example, when a book is left on the floor, staff guide children to think carefully about where it belongs and encourage them to put it away responsibly. Positive choices are continually reinforced, while gentle guidance and supportive questioning help children to reflect on their actions. This approach supports children to show respect for each other and the environment. Their behaviour is exceptional.

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The provision is outstanding

Staff actively foster children's independence and problem-solving from a very young age. They encourage children to take on practical challenges, such as feeding themselves, pouring drinks and managing simple tasks safely. Consequently, children grow in confidence and capability as they develop essential knowledge and skills needed for later learning and life.

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n The nursery's wholly child-centred curriculum provides high-quality, open-ended resources and purposeful experiences that capture children's curiosity and sustain their engagement. Independent learning is fully embedded. Children confidently lead learning as they follow their own ideas. Carefully designed provocations spark natural interest. For instance, colour mixing creates awe and wonder, while comparing insects develops early mathematical and scientific concepts. Consequently, children become independent, curious thinkers with a deep understanding across all areas of learning. n Children's well-being is exceptionally well promoted. Staff use tools, such as 'emotion spoons', alongside the language of colours and stories to help children identify and express their feelings. This consistent approach enables children to recognise and respond to a wide range of emotions, fostering kindness, empathy

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and resilience. As a result, children demonstrate exemplary behaviour and develop exceptionally positive attitudes to learning and one another. n Staff provide a wonderfully language-rich environment. They expertly model communication, engaging children in interactions that promote rapid language development. Babies learn to link images with words. Toddlers describe and

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26 August 2025 explore during hands-on experiences, such as adding spices to play dough. Pre- school children learn new, ambitious vocabulary, such as 'hideous' and 'frolicking', through stories. Interactive games, such as 'I went to the forest and I saw...', effectively support children's social development alongside their speaking and listening skills. As a result, children become confident, articulate communicators. n Highly effective systems ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are swiftly identified and fully supported. Skilled and knowledgeable staff work closely with parents and external professionals to create tailored plans and adapt teaching to meet individual needs. Additional funding is used strategically to enhance staffing, resources and the environment, ensuring that support is sharply focused and consistent. As a result, children with SEND benefit from an inclusive environment and make strong progress

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from their starting points alongside their peers. n The nursery makes excellent use of strong community links to enrich children's learning. Children enjoy regular experiences, such as storyteller sessions at the local library and exciting opportunities, including visiting an RAF helicopter and fire engine. Children's diverse cultural backgrounds are celebrated through resources and festivals, such as Eid and Diwali. These carefully planned experiences broaden children's horizons, foster their respect for diversity and give them an exceptional understanding of their community and the wider world. n The owner's inspirational leadership drives excellence across the nursery. They are relentless in their pursuit of the very best outcomes for all children. Staff receive exceptional training and support, feel valued and are highly skilled. Partnerships with parents are exemplary. Families describe the nursery as their

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'village' and truly value the support from regular updates and home learning strategies they receive. This has a highly positive effect on children's development and well-being.

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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 EY388078 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 10410508 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 72 Number of children on roll 85 Name of registered person ABC Day Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01952 387190 Date of previous inspection 18 February 2020

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Information about this early years setting

ABC Day Nursery Ltd Hadley registered in 2009 and is one of four nurseries owned by ABC Day Nursery Ltd. It is situated in Hadley, Telford. The nursery employs 13 members of childcare staff. Of these, eight hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, one at level 5 and two at level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.45am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The manager joined the inspector for a learning walk and discussed their curriculum and what they want children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and interactions, inside and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning and development. n Parents shared their views with the inspector, which were taken into account. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity together. n The inspector viewed a range of key documentation. n The owner and wider management team had a meeting with the inspector to discuss the leadership and management of 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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