Fixbees LTD

Inspection of Fixbees LTD 85 Fixby Road, HUDDERSFIELD HD2 2JB

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Children flourish in this warm and inclusive nursery. They are greeted by friendly staff who help them to settle quickly into their day. Staff know the children well and establish strong emotional attachments and trusting bonds with them. Children confidently seek out their key person for reassurance and comfort when needed. As a result, children feel secure, valued and develop a strong sense of belonging. Inclusion, diversity and cultural differences are celebrated throughout the nursery. Parents are encouraged to share their backgrounds, and children learn to value what makes them and others unique. Staff make effective use of children's cultural diversity, working with families to share stories, clothing and food within the setting. Walks in the community are used to explore different houses and family structures. These experiences help children to develop respect for others and a strong sense of pride and belonging.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate a genuine love of learning and immerse themselves in play and exploration. Leaders and staff have designed an ambitious, well-balanced curriculum that promotes curiosity and enjoyment. For example, children enjoy making potions using flowers and real vegetables in the mud kitchen. Staff support children to safely use knives to cut up their potatoes and apples. As a result, children are motivated to learn, show sustained concentration and make good progress across all areas of their development. Children behave very well and respond positively to staff, who act as calm and consistent role models. Staff introduce clear expectations are introduced in ways that children understand, helping them to learn what is expected of them. Staff use praise effectively to recognise children's efforts and achievements. This approach promotes children's self-esteem, builds their confidence and supports their social and emotional

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need to do better?

n The leadership team are dedicated to support staff's well-being and continued professional development. Staff are supported to complete observations and identify their key children's next steps. Leaders use supervision sessions and staff observations to identify any areas for development. Staff report they feel well supported in their roles at the nursery. n Overall, staff support children's communication and language development effectively. They use daily interactions to extend children's vocabulary. For example, during story time, staff introduce new words such as 'enormous' and revisit words to check children's comprehension. However, staff do not always allow children sufficient time to process and respond to questions before moving on. As a result, some opportunities to strengthen children's communication and thinking are occasionally missed.

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need to do better?

19 September 2025 n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and those in receipt of additional funding, receive strong support. Staff carefully monitor children's development and respond swiftly when concerns arise. They work closely with local inclusion services and other professionals to secure specialist input and implement tailored strategies. Leaders ensure funding is used effectively to enhance provision. For example, they are currently developing an outdoor hut to provide small-group intervention sessions, further supporting children's individual learning needs. n Mathematics is well embedded across the curriculum. Staff skilfully weave mathematical concepts into everyday activities, such as teaching halves and quarters when children cut up vegetables. During group times, children are encouraged to count the day of the month and identify shapes together. These consistent opportunities support children to develop their understanding of

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need to do better?

number, shape, space and measure. As a result, children make strong progress in their mathematical development and are well prepared for their next stage of learning. n Partnerships with parents are a key strength of the nursery. Parents receive regular updates about their children's learning and how they can support this at home. Staff actively involve families through stay-and-play sessions and by seeking feedback on areas for improvement. Parents speak very positively about the nursery. They highlight the excellent communication they receive and comment on the significant progress their children have made sense starting. n Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy daily outdoor play for fresh air and exercise and attend weekly rugby sessions. Meals are nutritious and adapted to meet children's individual dietary needs. However, staff do not always make the most of opportunities to extend children's understanding further. For

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need to do better?

example, at snack and mealtimes, they do not discuss the benefits of healthy food choices.

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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 allow children the time they need to consider and answer questions asked to build on their language skills n enhance curriculum planning so that daily routines and activities are used more effectively to extend children's understanding of healthy lifestyles and support their overall well-being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462482 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10393825 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 45 Number of children on roll 61 Name of registered person Fixbees LTD

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reference number

Telephone number 01484 310 953 Date of previous inspection 21 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Fixbees LTD registered in 2013 and is located in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The nursery employs 13 members of childcare staff. Of these, 12 hold appropriate childcare qualifications at level 2 and above. The nursery opens Monday to Friday all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery offers government funded places for childcare and receives specific funding for disadvantaged children.

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Inspection activities

n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. 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 was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. 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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