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BrightStart@Parks

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
·Parks Family Hub, Courtway Road, Hull, HU6 9TA · Kingston upon Hull
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Kingston upon Hull

About this day nursery

BrightStart@Parks is a day nursery in Hull providing care for children from two to four years of age. It operates from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, during school term time only. The day nursery offers 15 hours of universal funded childcare for three and four-year-olds. An Ofsted inspection in July 2022 rated the nursery as Good overall.

The inspector's report noted that children form trusting relationships with staff and that activities are thoughtfully resourced to engage them through their interests. Children have regular access to the outdoors to run and jump, and books are placed in all areas of the nursery. Ofsted described the support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) as highly personalised, highlighting the creation of a 'dream cave' for relaxation. The inspector found that staff work closely with families and other agencies to ensure a joined-up approach to children's learning.

What it's like

Children enjoy their time at this warm and welcoming nursery. They form trusting relationships with the caring staff, who take time to know the children as individuals. Activities are thoughtfully resourced to stimulate and engage the children through their interests.

Warm & welcomingPersonalised SEND supportLove of books encouragedOutdoor playHealthy lifestylesCaring staff

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

8am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, during school term time

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 21 July 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children enjoy their time at this warm and welcoming nursery. They form trusting relationships with the caring staff, who take time to know the children as individuals. Activities are thoughtfully resourced to stimulate and engage the children through their interests.

Inspector highlights

  • Children form trusting relationships with caring staff.
  • Dedicated leaders and the new manager have an accurate evaluation of the nursery and have identified positive actions for improvement.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from highly personalised support.
  • Staff position books carefully in all areas of the nursery, inside and outdoors, fostering a love of books.
  • Children have good opportunities to learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and have regular access to the outdoors.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to continue to build on their interactions with the most able children, to ensure they consistently extend and challenge children's learning
  • 2ensure leaders support staff to improve their teaching to the highest level, so that all activities consistently support all children's communication and language development.
Inspection #10225989 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

the staff here really care about every child

they work really hard to get them ready for going to school

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from highly personalised support. For instance, staff created a special 'dream cave' for children to relax in. Staff work closely with families and other agencies to ensure there is a joined-up approach to children's learning. Consequently, all children make good progress in their development and learning.

Outdoor space

Staff position books carefully in all areas of the nursery, inside and outdoors. Children have regular access to the outdoors, where they enjoy running and jumping.

Inspection history

Date: July 2022

  • September 2022Good
  • July 2022Good

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