Hebden Nursery Ltd

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The management team meticulously monitor children's progress.

They regularly review children's observations and assessments to identify any gaps in their development. Any referrals to external professionals are made promptly, where required, to ensure that children receive the early support that they need. • The key-person system is implemented well to engage parents in their child's learning.

Staff share key information with parents about their child's progress. They provide regular opportunities for parents to contribute towards their child's learning. This helps to ensure children's care and educational needs are consistently met.

Chi...ldren are making good rates of progress from their starting points. • The management team evaluate the quality of teaching well. They observe staff practice and subsequently identify any coaching and training needs for their continued professional development.

• The management team provide comprehensive settling-in procedures. Staff collect detailed information about a child's health, care and education needs when they first start at the setting. Parents are included in completing assessments of their child's starting points.

Staff use this information to plan a familiar environment. Children are relaxed, confident and settle quickly. • Staff build positive relationships with children and provide them with meaningful praise for their good work.

Children demonstrate high levels of self-confidence and self-esteem. • The management and staff team have not yet fully identified effective ways to help children to learn about the differences between people and the extended community. • Staff do not consistently allow children enough time to explore the various equipment and resources used during adult-led activities.

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