Hayley's Little Heroes

Inspection of Hayley's Little Heroes Latchford St. James C Of E Primary School, Old Road, Warrington WA4 1AP

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children are warmly welcomed into this nursery, where staff celebrate children's uniqueness and respond with care, kindness and patience. Babies and young children quickly develop secure attachments with the nurturing staff team. Staff have an in-depth knowledge of each child that they care for. They gather detailed information when children first start, which helps children to quickly settle into nursery life. Staff know where children are in their development and what they would like children to learn next. This ensures that children make good progress in their learning and develop the essential skills needed for future life.

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The provision is good

Staff deliver a well thought out and sequenced curriculum based on children's emerging interests and skills. There is a strong focus on communication and language and ensuring children are ready for school. Children are engaged in their early education and are motivated to learn. They confidently explore activities and develop a positive 'can-do' attitude as they try new things. Children benefit from experiences that build on their existing knowledge and skills. Staff sensitively support and encourage children throughout the day, which helps to create high levels of self-esteem and a strong sense of belonging.

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need to do better?

n The manager leads a dedicated staff team. Together, they have worked hard to address the weaknesses raised at the last inspection. There are now robust recruitment arrangements in place to ensure that all those working with children are suitable to do so. n Since the last inspection, careful consideration has been given to the support staff receive. Staff benefit from a continuous cycle that includes observation of staff practice, supervision meetings, regular appraisals and targeted training. This helps to ensure high-quality practice and that staff continually improve their knowledge and skills in supporting children's learning and development. n Staff continually model language to children. Staff working with younger children use repetition and carefully label objects. Staff use descriptive language and model conversations with older children. They ask questions and give children time to think and respond. A running commentary as children play helps to give

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need to do better?

meaning to what children are doing. Children hear a rich variety of vocabulary throughout the day. As a result, children are becoming skilful and confident communicators. n Staff plan opportunities to help children to develop their fine motor skills. Children follow the instructions of staff as they squeeze, squash and roll dough. They recall familiar stories as they create a house for 'The Three Little Pigs' with the dough. These activities help children to develop the muscles in their hands in readiness for writing.

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need to do better?

16 September 2025 n Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills in the outdoor area. They skilfully navigate the space available as they operate wheeled toys with increasing confidence. However, staff have not fully considered how they can best support children who prefer to learn outdoors. This means that opportunities to extend learning for those who prefer to learn outside may be missed. n Children behave well for their age and stage of development. Younger children are learning how to share and take turns. Older children follow instructions and are kind and considerate to their younger friends. Staff are good role models and demonstrate expected behaviours. However, occasionally, staff do not explain the consequences of children's actions. This means that children are not fully able to understand right from wrong and regulate their own behaviour. n Staff teach children about the importance of healthy eating and good hygiene.

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need to do better?

Children develop their independence and self-care skills as they wash their hands in readiness for lunch. Staff talk about where mashed potato comes from and children recall how they grew potatoes in the nursery garden. Staff ensure that children have access to fresh drinking water so that they stay hydrated. This helps children to develop healthy habits for later life. n Partnerships with parents are highly valued. Parents are very complementary of the nursery and the staff team. They comment on the progress their children have made since attending, especially with their language skills and confidence in social situations.

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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 develop the curriculum for outdoors to better support those children to gain essential knowledge and skills in their preferred learning environment n help staff to consider how they support children to understand their behaviour and the consequences of their actions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2721929 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10411146 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 55 Number of children on roll 26 Name of registered person Hayley's Little Heroes Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01925 551700 Date of previous inspection 12 June 2025

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Information about this early years setting

Hayley's Little Heroes registered in 2023. It is situated in St. James C of E Primary School, Latchford, Warrington and is operated by Hayley's Little Heroes Ltd. The nursery employs nine members of childcare staff. Of these, six hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and two hold level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday. Sessions are from 7am until 6.30pm. The nursery offers government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

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 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 The inspector talked to staff, parents and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector and the manager carried out a joint observation of an activity. 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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16 September 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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