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Hasbury Acorns

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jul 2022)
·St. Margarets At Hasbury Primary School & Nursery, Hagley Road, Halesowen, B63 4QD · Dudley
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Dudley

About this day nursery

Hasbury Acorns offers wraparound care for children attending St Margaret's at Hasbury Primary School, focusing on providing a nurturing and stimulating environment. The experienced and qualified staff design engaging educational activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, tailoring them to suit various age groups.

For children within the EYFS age range, a dedicated key worker is assigned to monitor their development, and parents are kept informed of their child's progress through a personalised learning journey. The service prides itself on its inclusive approach, actively welcoming and accommodating children with diverse needs, including those with dietary requirements, medical conditions, and special educational needs.

Hasbury Acorns is part of the larger Acorns Children's Clubs, which also operates at other school locations, emphasising a commitment to comprehensive childcare services. The club aims to create a supportive community where children can thrive and grow, adhering to its philosophy that 'Mighty oaks from little acorns grow'.

Our ethos

Our qualified and experienced staff plan and prepare fun and educational activities in line with the EYFS which are adapted to suit all age ranges. Children within the EYFS age range are allocated a key worker and will have a learning journey to allow parents to see their progress. Hasbury Acorns prides itself on being an inclusive setting and endeavours to welcome children with dietary requirements, medical conditions and special educational needs.

What it's like

Children are happy, secure and enthusiastic to attend the setting, forming safe and nurturing relationships with staff. Staff create a highly stimulating and thought-provoking environment that encourages children to be motivated, challenged, and eager to learn. Children demonstrate a strong desire to learn, concentrating for long periods and actively engaging in activities.

Wraparound careEYFS curriculumInclusive setting

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around half-day sessions, full days, and before or after school clubs. Charges are billed per session or per day depending on the booking type.

Good to know

  • Charges are based on half-day or full-day sessions.
  • Breakfast Club and After School Club are charged per session.

Key facts

Session types

Morning session, Afternoon session, Full day, Breakfast Club, After School Club

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Hasbury Acorns

Last inspected 7 July 2022 · Sophie Van Harten

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

What it's like to attend

Children are happy, secure and enthusiastic to attend the setting, forming safe and nurturing relationships with staff. Staff create a highly stimulating and thought-provoking environment that encourages children to be motivated, challenged, and eager to learn. Children demonstrate a strong desire to learn, concentrating for long periods and actively engaging in activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy, secure and enthusiastic to attend due to safe and nurturing relationships with staff.
  • Staff create a highly stimulating and thought-provoking environment, encouraging motivation and a desire to learn.
  • Children concentrate for long periods and engage well, pro-actively discussing ideas using mind-mapping.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive highly effective one-to-one support and access new materials and activities daily.
  • Leadership is exemplary, ensuring staff have very focused and highly effective training and are consistently reflective individuals.
Inspection #10215742 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents state that their children's progress is exceptional.

Parents feel supported in getting referrals when their children need extra help.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive highly effective one-to-one support. SEND children access new materials, textures and activities daily. Staff have ambitious goals for each individual child, especially those with SEND. Staff encourage SEND children to explore new textures and eat new foods.

Outdoor space

The report mentions that the inspector observed the quality of education being provided, including outdoors, to assess its impact on children's learning. Children plant their own herbs and grow their own fruit, exploring life cycles of plants and insects.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

7 July 2022

Outstanding

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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Frequently asked about Hasbury Acorns

About the setting

The provider registered in 2019. The setting offers wrap-around care, before- and after-school sessions, and pre-school sessions. Before and after school care are from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, term time only. Pre-school sessions are available from 9.15am to 12.15pm, Monday to Friday term time only. The provider employs four members of childcare staff, all of whom hold an appropriate qualification at level 3. The setting offers early funded education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.

URN
2551455
Registered person
Melanie Gooch & Samantha Riley Partnership
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Outstanding

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