Caterpillas Under Fives

Inspection of Caterpillas Under Fives Nadder Road, Tidworth, Hampshire SP9 7QN

p.1

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

p.1

The provision is good

Children enjoy coming to this warm and friendly nursery. They settle quickly and are familiar with the daily routines. Staff are kind and gentle with children. They offer cuddles and soothing words, which are particularly beneficial for those children who are new and very young. Children build confidence in their environment, which makes them feel safe and secure and ready to learn. Children form strong attachments with staff. They form good friendships with their peers and show they are happy and motivated to learn.

p.2

The provision is good

Staff know the children and their families well and form close partnerships with parents to support individual children's learning. They plan an ambitious curriculum for all children to address any gaps in their learning. For example, they follow the interests of the children to extend their learning. Children who speak English as an additional language and those who need support with their communication and language development make good progress from their starting points.

p.2

The provision is good

Babies explore the outdoor area. They learn to climb, walk and use push-along bikes. Non-mobile babies explore the ball pond, showing curiosity at the shape and colours. Toddlers delight as they explore the lentils and develop their hand-eye coordination. Younger children develop their finger muscles as they pick up and count small balls. Older toddlers use tweezers to extend this activity. The older children are able to recall their learning and talk about how a seed grows into a pumpkin. This helps them begin to understand the natural world.

p.2

need to do better?

n 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 good progress from their starting points alongside their peers. n Parents comment that their children have developed their communication skills since attending. They state that their children make friends and play more confidently with others. Parents value the daily communication from the setting and the information they receive on how to support their children's learning at home. n Leaders and staff offer a rich curriculum for physical development, both indoors

p.2

need to do better?

and outdoors. Children have continuous access to a large, new and well- developed outdoor area. They use various mark-making tools and dig in the

p.2

need to do better?

30 September 2025 sand. Children develop strength, control and confidence in their movements. n Staff provide healthy meals for children and promote their independence. They deploy themselves well to support younger children to learn skills such as using cutlery. Children understand the routines to follow. Staff teach children to wash their hands prior to mealtimes and how to put their own coats on before going outside. n Leaders observe staff in their practice and identify strengths and areas for improvement. This helps staff improve their teaching skills. They undertake courses and share learning with colleagues in team meetings. Children benefit from good quality interactions and consistent teaching approaches. n Staff understand how children learn. They assess children accurately and use this information to identify children's next steps. Staff take into consideration children's interests and plan experiences and activities that encourage the

p.2

need to do better?

children to explore, investigate and be curious. n Children's speech and language development is well supported. Staff consistently model and extend children's language by introducing new vocabulary during play and routines. They use effective prompts to support children learning English as an additional language and incorporate visual aids and sign language into their practice to enhance communication for all learners. n Staff generally manage children's behaviour well. They support children to take turns and share with others. However, staff do not yet help children to understand their own emotions or recognise and express how they are feeling. n Children have good opportunities to explore, both inside and outside, following their own interests. They also take part in small- and large-group adult-led activities to extend their learning. However, sometimes, large-group sessions become noisy and take too long, so children become distracted and lose interest,

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

p.3

should:

n support staff to develop their understanding of how to help children recognise, express and regulate their emotions, so that children are able to manage their feelings independently n explore ways to adapt large-group activities to ensure children fully engage with the learning at these times.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 145896 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10407816 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 70 Number of children on roll 75

p.4

Name of registered person

TNB Garrison Early Years and Play Committee

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 01980 847784 Date of previous inspection 20 January 2020

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Caterpillas Under Fives registered in 2000. This nursery has charitable status and operates from rooms within Tidworth Leisure Centre situated in Tidworth, Wiltshire. The nursery is open throughout the year on weekdays from 8am until 5pm. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for children. There are 20 members of staff who work directly with the children, plus the manager. Of these, four hold relevant early years qualifications at level 5 and 11 hold qualifications at level 3.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The acting 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, children and parents at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided in all areas, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The acting manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity. n The leadership team showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff. n The inspector held discussions with leaders and the senior team at appropriate times.

p.5

Inspection activities

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

30 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6