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Hetty (Hoole Enterprise Trust - Time for You)

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
·Hoole C of E Primary & Nursery School, Hoole Lane, CHESTER, CH2 3HB · Cheshire West and Chester
Number of places
56 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester

About this day nursery

HETTY Preschool, located in Hoole, Chester, offers a stimulating and nurturing environment where children can thrive through both carefully planned educational activities and creative play. The preschool is dedicated to supporting each child's unique development, encouraging them to explore and learn at their own pace.

They emphasise the importance of outdoor activities for physical growth and understanding the world, alongside indoor playrooms. HETTY also prioritises healthy eating, providing nutritious snacks and offering hot meals during term time.

The setting integrates core values such as safety, social development, and a love for learning into its daily routines. The preschool fosters a strong connection with parents, valuing their role in their child's learning journey, and shares regular updates and resources to support home learning.

HETTY Preschool aims to provide a fun, caring, and educational foundation for children, preparing them for their next steps while ensuring they enjoy their time there.

What it's like

Children are eager to enter this nursery and engage for extended periods with activities, supported by purposeful staff. They show pride in achievements, are confident in their abilities, and make good progress. Children play cooperatively, demonstrate kind behaviours, and develop good friendships, often discussing emotions.

Play-based learningOutdoor activitiesHealthy eating focusBreakfast and after-school clubs

Pricing & funding

Charges are structured based on the type of session booked, including options for full days, half days, standard school days, and individual morning or afternoon sessions. Additional charges apply for breakfast, after-school sessions, and hot dinners. The nursery is open year-round with some holiday closures.

Good to know

  • Open Monday to Friday, 7.45 am to 5.45 pm year-round.
  • Closed during Christmas holidays and all public holidays.
  • No charge for statutory bank holidays.
  • Prices may be subject to change as agreed by the Governing Body.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:45 am – 5:45 pm: Monday to Friday throughout the year providing it is viable, except for the Christmas holidays and all public holidays.

Food

Parents are asked to provide a healthy lunch for the lunch club, but hot school meals are available at an extra cost during term time. Snacks consisting of fruit, milk or water are provided.

Session types

Full Day Care, Half Day Care, Morning Session, Afternoon Session, School day, Breakfast, After school session

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Hetty (Hoole Enterprise Trust - Time for You)

Last inspected 5 May 2023 · Rebecca Weston

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 eager to enter this nursery and engage for extended periods with activities, supported by purposeful staff. They show pride in achievements, are confident in their abilities, and make good progress. Children play cooperatively, demonstrate kind behaviours, and develop good friendships, often discussing emotions.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have addressed weaknesses from the last inspection and support staff development through training.
  • Staff know children well and plan activities to target their next steps.
  • Parents value communication and report their children have "flourished" with improved communication and social skills.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported effectively, with a SENCo who collaborates with other professionals.
  • Staff promote children's early mathematics skills effectively and encourage identification of shapes and accurate counting.
  • Children's health and hygiene are well supported, with staff modelling good practices like handwashing and discussing healthy habits.
  • Staff support children's independence, allowing them to dress themselves, use tools skilfully, and clean up spillages.
  • Children frequently sit down to relax and share books with staff and each other, demonstrating a love of stories.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider the planning and organisation of large-group activities to ensure that children achieve the best possible outcomes from these experiences.
Inspection #10269381 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who receive additional funding are supported effectively. Staff assess children's progress and identify when children require extra help in their learning. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) has developed good relationships with other professionals and makes appropriate referrals to other agencies when needed. She supports all staff to be familiar with the agreed strategies and support for individual children. All children have their individual needs met.

Outdoor space

The report doesn't contain information about the outdoor space or physical play.

Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: May 2009

  • May 2023Good
  • November 2022Inadequate
  • April 2018Good
  • March 2015Good
  • May 2009Good

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