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BrightStart@Thorpes # BrightStart@Thorpes Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · Thorpes Resource Centre, Homethorpe, Hull, HU6 9ET · Kingston upon Hull Number of places 30 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 Local authority Kingston upon Hull About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery BrightStart@Thorpes, located in Hull, provides childcare for children aged 0–4 years. 30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. The setting received a "Good" rating from Ofsted at its latest inspection on 1st November 2022. The curriculum at BrightStart@Thorpes is designed to challenge children and stimulate their interests, with children showing positive attitudes to their learning and making good progress, gaining skills that help with their eventual transition to school. Staff are kind and calm, offering emotional comfort and support to children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The nursery works closely with other professionals involved in children's development to ensure good progress for all. Children benefit from daily exercise in an enclosed outdoor play area, where they learn to take turns, for example, when watering plants. Children who speak English as an additional language are well-supported, with staff learning about families' beliefs and planning activities that promote understanding of different cultures. The nursery provides a variety of toys and resources that reflect diversity. Parents are highly complimentary of the service and appreciate the regular feedback they receive about their child's day. What it's like The curriculum offers children challenge and stimulates their interests. Children are keen to get involved in the activities on offer and show positive attitudes to their learning. They make good progress and gain a range of skills that aid their eventual move on to school. Good Ofsted rating Stimulating curriculum Support for SEND Outdoor play Diverse resources Healthy meals ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 1 November 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 The curriculum offers children challenge and stimulates their interests. Children are keen to get involved in the activities on offer and show positive attitudes to their learning. They make good progress and gain a range of skills that aid their eventual move on to school. Inspector highlights - Staff are kind and calm with children and offer them emotional comfort when they need it. - Children enjoy healthy, balanced meals and snacks. - Staff provide well-planned-out, safe and stimulating environments for children. - Leaders have a clear vision for ongoing improvements for the nursery. - Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well. Areas to develop - 1 enhance staff's knowledge of how to maximise their interactions with children to promote children's language and communication more effectively - 2 review and enhance some parts of the daily routines to maximise all children's learning. Inspection #10249132 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50201146) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of BrightStart@Thorpes Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10249132 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50201146)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588337) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Thorpes Resource Centre, Homethorpe, Hull, HU6 9ET [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.37315/53.79035/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Hull - [Day nurseries in Hull](/search?q=Hull) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=brightstart-thorpes-hu6-9et-2588337) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents are very complimentary about the service which they receive. > They comment positively on the regular feedback that they get from staff about their child's day. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff are sensitive to the needs of younger children and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work closely with other professionals involved in children's development to ensure they make good progress. Outdoor space Children benefit from daily exercise in the enclosed outdoor play area. For example, when using watering cans in the garden, children pass them around so others can have a turn to water the grass. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well. Staff find out about families' beliefs and plan activities to help all children to learn about people's differences. Children can access a variety of toys and resources that reflect diversity. Inspection history Most recent inspection 1 November 2022 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50201146) ## Frequently asked about BrightStart@Thorpes ### What type of nursery is BrightStart@Thorpes? ### How is English as an additional language supported at BrightStart@Thorpes? ### What is BrightStart@Thorpes working on improving? ### Whereabouts is BrightStart@Thorpes? ### How does BrightStart@Thorpes support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hull Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to BrightStart@Thorpes. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Bright Start at Compass Nursery Hull · HU6 7BG ](/nursery/brightstart-compass-hu6-7bg-ey444166) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### BrightStart@Parks Hull · HU6 9TA ](/nursery/brightstart-parks-hu6-9ta-2571083) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Dunswell Playgroup Dunswell Hull · HU6 0AD ](/nursery/dunswell-playgroup-hu6-0ad-2701949) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### Bright Horizons Hull Kingswood Day Nursery and Preschool Kingston upon Hull · HU7 3DB ](/nursery/bright-horizons-hull-kingswood-day-nursery-and-preschool-hu7-3db-ey283772) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) Cottingham · HU16 4QD ](/nursery/blue-sky-day-nursery-cottingham-hu16-4qd-2746865) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.2 mi ### Jst 4 Kidz/Totz Hull · HU7 6EA ](/nursery/jst-4-kidz-totz-hu7-6ea-ey458321) [See all nurseries in Hull →](/search?q=Hull) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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