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Hobby Horse Children's Centre

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2021)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Oxford and Cherwell College, (Banbury Campus), Banbury, OX16 9PA · Oxfordshire
Number of places
62 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
Oxfordshire

About this day nursery

Hobby Horse Children's Centre, located in Banbury, OX16 9PA, is an established nursery with over 30 years of experience, offering childcare for up to 62 children daily, aged three months to five years. The centre operates 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

It caters to both children of college staff and students, as well as the wider community. The nursery prides itself on an environment where each child is valued, promoting learning through play to foster all aspects of development.

Staffed by fully qualified and experienced Early Years Practitioners, all of whom are Paediatric First Aid trained, the centre aims to create a fun, loving, and homely atmosphere. Ofsted rated the children's centre as 'good' in every area in its November 2021 inspection, particularly highlighting the positive and happy atmosphere, effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and a curriculum focused on developing speaking and listening skills.

The nursery emphasises working with parents as partners, aiming to build strong bonds between children and their keyworkers, and encourages prospective families to visit frequently to ensure comfort and confidence in their choice.

Our ethos

We work with parents as partners, and provide an environment where each child is valued and feels secure and happy. We provide an environment where children will be encouraged to learn through play, promoting all aspects of their development. We will work with you, offering a fun and loving atmosphere for your little ones to develop into confident and independent individuals.

What it's like

Children show that they thoroughly enjoy going to nursery. They thrive in the positive, happy and homely atmosphere, created by the attentive staff. Children show great delight when they see familiar staff, greeting them with smiles, hugs and cuddles.

Established nurseryLearning through playExperienced staffOfsted "Good" ratingParent partnership

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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Key facts

Staff

Staff qualifications exceed the minimum standards set by the Government. All staff members are Paediatric First Aid trained.

Food

Breakfast Club is offered for college students, providing options like tea/coffee with toast or cereal.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm.

Age range

three months and five years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Hobby Horse Children's Centre

Last inspected 11 November 2021

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 show that they thoroughly enjoy going to nursery. They thrive in the positive, happy and homely atmosphere, created by the attentive staff. Children show great delight when they see familiar staff, greeting them with smiles, hugs and cuddles.

Inspector highlights

  • Children show great delight when they see familiar staff.
  • Children behave very well.
  • Children benefit from a curriculum with a strong emphasis on developing their speaking and listening skills.
  • Staff plan well how they will deliver teaching so that children remember what they have learned.
  • Staff provide good levels of support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to make the best use of opportunities to encourage children to share their thoughts and ideas, to extend further children's thinking skills
  • 2incorporate teaching about the safe use of technology into the curriculum in an age-appropriate way.
Inspection #10210759 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff provide good levels of support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The manager ensures that additional funding is used effectively to provide the targeted support that some children need to reach their full potential.

Outdoor space

Leaders have reflected on how best to make use of the outdoor space to encourage children to be more physically active. Outside, staff focus on playing energetic games with children.

Parent Reviews of Hobby Horse Children's Centre

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Inspection history

Date: April 2012

  • November 2021Good
  • November 2016Good
  • October 2013Good
  • April 2012Good

Frequently asked about Hobby Horse Children's Centre

About the setting

Hobby Horse Children's Centre registered in 1992 and operates in Banbury, Oxfordshire. It is open Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays. The provider employs 16 members of staff, all holding relevant qualifications at level 3 or level 4, and receives funding to provide free early education to children aged two, three and four years.

URN
133593
Registered person
Oxford & Cherwell College Committee
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
Good

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