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Hassockmoor Childcare & Out of School Club in Barrington

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·The Old School, Water Street, Barrington, TA19 0JR · Somerset
Number of places
51 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Somerset

About this day nursery

Hassockmoor Childcare & Out of School Club, located in Barrington, TA19 0JR, provides extended school provisions for primary school children. The school is Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School.

Their admissions process for the main school intake each September is managed by the Local Authority, Somerset County Council, which acts as the Admissions Authority and allocates places up to a published admission number of 21 pupils per year group. In cases where applications exceed available places, the County's oversubscription criteria, detailed in the "Starting School" booklet, are applied.

For in-year admissions or those changing schools within Somerset, parents should refer to the local authority's guidance. The nurturing environment focuses on holistic development, supported by a structured curriculum and various resources tailored to different age groups.

The school values strong partnerships with parents and the wider community, ensuring a collaborative approach to each child's educational journey.

What it's like

Children are well behaved and confident at this welcoming setting, and are warmly greeted by their key person. Staff know children very well, monitor their progress, and work in partnership with parents, sharing next steps in learning and providing home learning packs. The curriculum supports essential skills, traditions, celebrations, and seasons, and staff are responsive to children's interests, leading to high levels of enjoyment and concentration.

Extended Schools ProvisionPrimary Education FocusLocal Authority Admissions

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Hassockmoor Childcare & Out of School Club

Last inspected 24 May 2023 · Leanne Galloway

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 are well behaved and confident at this welcoming setting, and are warmly greeted by their key person. Staff know children very well, monitor their progress, and work in partnership with parents, sharing next steps in learning and providing home learning packs. The curriculum supports essential skills, traditions, celebrations, and seasons, and staff are responsive to children's interests, leading to high levels of enjoyment and concentration.

Inspector highlights

  • Children learn to develop their confidence and independence from an early age.
  • Books are used to support children's communication and language skills, with both younger and older children engaging with them.
  • Parents speak very highly of the setting, are well informed of their child's progress, and receive frequent communication.
  • The manager has focused on rebuilding links within the local community through open evenings, art exhibitions, and social events.
  • The manager is aspirational in her leadership, supporting staff development, managing workload, and providing training and well-being support.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop the quality of staff interactions to help children concentrate and improve their communication and language skills consistently.
Inspection #10289099 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that the setting is 'wonderful' and that they would 'absolutely recommend' it to prospective parents.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

When children show a preference for a particular type of activity, this is provided. For example, climbing equipment is set up for babies and toddlers to help develop their physical skills.

Parent Reviews of Hassockmoor Childcare & Out of School Club

5.0
(4)
Antonia Gatehouse
6 years ago

Amazing childcare my son enjoys it there so much all the staff are so kind would recommend to anyone to send their child

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Angela Liu
7 years ago

Beautiful playground, sheep, and lovely staff :)

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

24 May 2023

Good

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

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