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Hunderton Neighbourhood Nursery & Kids Club

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
·Hunderton Neighbourhood Nursery & Kids Club, Belmont Avenue, Hereford, HR2 7JF · Herefordshire
Number of places
67 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Herefordshire

About this day nursery

Hunderton Neighbourhood Nursery and Kids Club Ltd, located in Hereford, provides comprehensive childcare services for various age groups, from infants as young as 4 months up to children aged 5 years. The day nursery is committed to creating a welcoming and engaging environment, evident through their dedicated spaces like the sensory room and well-maintained outdoor play areas.

They offer different programmes tailored to specific age ranges: "Teddies" for 4 months to 2-year-olds, "Ducklings" for 2-3 year-olds, and both "Leapfrogs" (all year) and "Ladybirds" (term time only) for 3-5 year-olds. Additionally, the Kids Club provides after-school and holiday care, catering to older children.

The day nursery actively supports government funding initiatives, helping eligible families access free childcare hours for 9-month-olds, 2-year-olds, and 3-4-year-olds, including the extended 30-hour entitlement. While offering a hot lunch option, parents also have the flexibility to provide packed lunches.

The nursery prides itself on not charging for consumables or extra activities, ensuring transparent pricing. They encourage prospective families to explore their website, view the gallery to get a better sense of the facilities, and review their OFSTED reports for quality assurance.

What it's like

Children who attend this setting make good progress in their learning from their individual starting points. They settle quickly and form close relationships with staff and their friends. They quickly engage in activities and are motivated and curious learners. Children's behaviour is good; older children learn to negotiate with each other, take turns, and share with friends.

Government funding acceptedAfter-school and holiday clubSensory room

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on an hourly rate for additional hours outside of funded entitlement. An optional hot lunch is available, or parents can provide their own packed lunch. There are currently no fees for consumables or additional activities.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Parents can provide a packed lunch as an alternative to the hot lunch option.
  • No fees are charged for consumables or additional activities.
  • Additional hours over entitlement are charged hourly.

Key facts

Age range

4 months to 5 years (nursery); After School & Holiday Club (older children)

Session types

Morning, Afternoon, Full Day, Term Time, All Year

Food

Hot lunch option available, or parents can provide a lunch box

Opening hours

8am-5pm (for EEF hours)

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2009

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Hunderton Neighbourhood Nursery & Kids Club

Last inspected 19 April 2023

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 who attend this setting make good progress in their learning from their individual starting points. They settle quickly and form close relationships with staff and their friends. They quickly engage in activities and are motivated and curious learners. Children's behaviour is good; older children learn to negotiate with each other, take turns, and share with friends.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager, deputy and staff have worked as a team to implement change since the last inspection, and quality is consistently good.
  • The manager has a clear overview of the curriculum and what she wants children to learn, with activities planned based on children's stage of development and individual learning needs.
  • The support for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is exceptional and a real strength of the setting.
  • Children's communication is given high priority by staff, who continually talk to children and encourage them to respond.
  • Children's health is promoted well, with healthy meals and snacks, daily outdoor access, and learning about good oral hygiene.

Areas to develop

  • 1consolidate and embed the recent changes to ensure that practice continues to improve
  • 2support staff to understand how to fully extend children's learning so that they make even better progress
  • 3review how information is shared with parents to enable them to be even more involved in their child's learning.
Inspection #10269779 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say that the manager and staff go above and beyond to ensure that children and their families are valued and respected as individuals.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is exceptional, and this is a real strength of the setting. Staff work closely with outside agencies and professionals and act on their advice to ensure children make the best possible progress they are capable of. Funding is spent appropriately to provide additional resources and equipment to benefit children with SEND. The special educational needs coordinator has attended training and introduces a range of activities to support children to develop their language skills.

Outdoor space

Children's health is promoted well. They enjoy healthy meals and snacks and access outdoors every day.

Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: August 2009

  • April 2023Good
  • November 2022Inadequate
  • December 2016Outstanding
  • September 2013Good
  • August 2009Good

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