Bright Horizons Rugby Day Nursery and Preschool

Inspection of Bright Horizons Rugby Day Nursery and Preschool 24 School Street, Hillmorton, RUGBY, Warwickshire CV21 4BW

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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

The setting is exceptional. Children flourish in the unique, homely and inspiring environment. They arrive at the setting happy and confident. The attentive and nurturing staff warmly greet children. Staff know children extremely well, and they are genuinely pleased to see them. Children settle quickly and confidently choose from and explore a wide range of activities. Staff are superb role models and are calm, patient and kind. They model how to take turns and have high expectations of children's behaviour.

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The provision is outstanding

Leaders create a curriculum that is ambitious for all children. Staff plan activities carefully to stimulate children's interest and foster a love of learning. Babies delight in superb sensory experiences that encourage their investigative skills. For example, they use their senses to explore and paint with objects such as pine cones and leaves. They use their fingers to mix paints, blend colours and create marks. Staff encourage children to 'dab' with the objects and then explore the patterns they create. Toddlers smile with delight as they transfer water between different-shaped containers. Staff continually use mathematical language, such as 'empty' and 'full'. They skilfully extend children's problem-solving skills. For example, when the neck of the vase becomes blocked with flower petals, they ask, 'How can we unblock the vase?' As children paint flowers imaginatively on a canvas, they carefully select the best size of brush to use and squeeze paint from

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containers. They show great joy in discussing their paintings with one another. Children discuss their favourite colours and confidently identify different parts of a flower.

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need to do better?

n Leaders are enthusiastic, inspiring and innovative. They continually gather the views of staff, parents and children. Leaders reflect on their practice and seek ways to improve the provision. Staff's well-being is a high priority. Leaders support staff to overcome both personal and professional challenges. Consequently, children receive high-quality care in an environment that meets their needs. n Staff provide enriching experiences for children, such as engaging with their local community. For example, children participate in activities with residents at a local care home. They walk to the canal and learn about water safety from the lock keeper. Children begin to understand the importance of helping others as they donate to charities, such as the air ambulance. This contributes to children's understanding of the world they live in and extends their learning meaningfully. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from staff's

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expert support. They work proactively with parents and other professionals and

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3 September 2025 take swift action to develop individual learning support plans for children. This helps children to achieve the best possible outcome from their starting points. n Partnerships with parents are incredibly supportive. Staff complete home visits before children begin, helping them to understand what children already know and can do. Staff provide numerous resources to help parents understand and support their children's learning at home. Staff also plan workshops for parents, such as Makaton and reading groups. This helps support the continuity of children's learning exceptionally well. Parents describe the setting as 'marvellous' and 'inspiring'. They value deeply the support they and their children receive. n Staff create excellent opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. Staff support older children on outdoor climbing structures as they develop their balance and climbing skills. Indoor structures challenge younger children and

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babies to climb, balance and slide. Pre-school children help to construct a large wigwam as they weave wool in and out of tall canes. Children develop their hand-eye coordination in preparation for early writing. n Staff introduce new vocabulary whenever possible. They include words such as 'squeeze' and 'sour' when children play with tea bags and lemon slices in water. Children happily sing songs and rhymes, and cuddle up with staff to share their favourite books. Children are confident communicators and ask lots of questions. Staff foster a love of books and support children to read at home through a lending library, for example. n Children's independence skills blossom. Consistent routines throughout the setting aid children's development. Babies and toddlers showcase their progress, moving from using spoons to using knives and forks. Staff support babies to gain independence as they learn to use the soap dispenser, for instance. Children

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take great pleasure in their responsibilities. For example, children act as lunchtime monitors and hand out place mats. This helps to prepare children exceptionally well for their next stage of learning and development. n Children develop a strong understanding of caring for the environment. They grow and pick fruits and vegetables, which the nursery then uses at mealtimes. Children begin to understand where food comes from and learn more about what they are eating. Eco-friendly activities help children to recognise the importance of recycling and sustainability from an early age.

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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 EY547439 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10399364 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 64 Number of children on roll 79 Name of registered person Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01788 220164 Date of previous inspection 28 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Bright Horizons Rugby registered in 2017 and is located in Rugby. The setting opens all year, from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm. The nursery employs 27 members of childcare staff, of whom 22 hold appropriate early years qualifications from level 2 to level 6. The nursery provides government-funded places for childcare and early education.

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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 the children to learn. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this is having on the children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the manager about the leadership and management of the nursery. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity. n The inspector spoke to parents and reviewed written feedback of their views of the nursery. 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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