Little Owls Nursery Harehills

Ofsted rating for Little Owls Nursery Harehills

Last inspected 30 January 2023

What it's like to attend

• Children are happy and settle in well due to a strong induction programme and individualised settling-in sessions.
• All children develop their physical skills through access to indoor climbing frames and varied outdoor play opportunities.
• The curriculum is well-sequenced across the setting, supporting good progress for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
• Leaders promote healthy lifestyles through daily toothbrushing, good oral hygiene communication with parents, and a balanced nutritious diet prepared by an on-site cook.
• Parents are highly satisfied with the care, family support, and strong communication from the setting, including activity ideas for home.
• Staff are well-supported, benefit from training, and adapt care to the community's needs through strong links with local professionals and charities.
• Children are sometimes given opportunities to be independent, such as finding their coat peg.
• The setting has effective safeguarding arrangements in place, ensuring a safe and secure environment for children.
• The staff consistently build on children's language and communication skills, using stories, re-enactments, and musical instruments.
• Overall, children behave well, and staff use picture cards to communicate expectations effectively to children.

• 1Support staff to manage children's behaviour to ensure that disruptions to other children's learning are reduced.
• 2Give children consistent opportunities to develop their independence in self-care tasks.