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Midget Gems

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
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4.7(3 parent reviews) ·Units 6-7, Grandale, Hull, HU7 4BL · Kingston upon Hull
Number of places
24 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Kingston upon Hull

About this day nursery

Midget Gems, established in 2003, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in Hull, offering a friendly and welcoming environment for children aged 1 to 4 years. Open all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6pm, the nursery provides consistent care and education.

The most recent Ofsted inspection on 3 January 2024 rated Midget Gems as 'Good' in overall effectiveness, reflecting the dedication of its well-qualified and experienced staff. The nursery places a strong focus on supporting children's personal, social, and emotional development, acknowledging the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Staff work closely with the local authority and other services to ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive tailored support, helping them to catch up with their peers. This is supported by their considerable knowledge and experience in securing such assistance.

Children at Midget Gems benefit from a rich learning environment, both indoors and outdoors, that encourages exploration. Daily activities include practising physical skills and playing in the mud kitchen, with time spent in the fresh air contributing to children's health and development.

The curriculum is continually improved through enthusiastic staff training in areas like mathematics and social learning, with a happy flow of conversation and the use of simple sign language enhancing language development. Parents are consistently reassured by the quality of care and education their children receive.

What it's like

Staff create a friendly, welcoming environment and are well qualified and experienced. They focus on supporting children's personal, social and emotional development, acknowledging the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Children feel safe, are settled, and develop pleasant friendships with peers, modelling good behaviour and manners.

Friendly, welcoming environmentStrong focus on personal developmentEffective SEND supportRich indoor and outdoor learningSkilled and experienced staffGood behaviour and manners

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2003

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Midget Gems

Last inspected 3 January 2024

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

Staff create a friendly, welcoming environment and are well qualified and experienced. They focus on supporting children's personal, social and emotional development, acknowledging the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Children feel safe, are settled, and develop pleasant friendships with peers, modelling good behaviour and manners.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff know the children and their families very well, which positively impacts children's learning and care.
  • Staff work effectively with the local authority and other services to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Staff engage in enthusiastic training on mathematics and social learning, continually improving their curriculum and practice.
  • There is a happy flow of conversation throughout the day, with staff modelling good language and weaving in simple sign language.
  • Children confidently follow purposeful routines that promote their health and development, becoming increasingly independent.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider ways to spark children's interest and increase their active involvement in the living world around them throughout the year.
Inspection #10304931 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents confirm that they are reassured by the quality of care and education their children receive.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work effectively with the local authority and other services, ensuring children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the necessary support to catch up with their peers. Staff possess considerable knowledge and experience in securing this support.

Outdoor space

Staff plan a rich learning environment, indoors and outdoors, that inspires children to explore. Children engage themselves fully in the activities provided, enjoying practicing their physical skills or playing in the mud kitchen outside in the fresh air each day. This benefits children's health and development.

Parent Reviews of Midget Gems

4.7
(3)
Cheshure Cat
7 years ago

Absolutely brilliant. My nephew and niece have really come on in leaps and bounds with their speech skills since joining this nursery. I would definately recommend midget gems and can't thank them enough for all they have done and the work they put in to get my niece and nephew back on track with their learning development.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2011

  • January 2024Good
  • February 2018Good
  • February 2014Good
  • August 2013Inadequate
  • November 2011Good

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