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My nephew and niece have really come on in leaps and bounds with their speech skills since joining this nursery.\nI 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.", "datePublished": "2019-04-28T15:45:50.972490Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Timea Sarkadi" }, "datePublished": "2023-05-29T09:01:45.593588Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 4, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Howard Callaway" }, "datePublished": "2016-04-04T11:40:40.036Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/midget-gems-hu7-4bl-ey264910#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Yorkshire and The Humber", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=Yorkshire%20and%20The%20Humber" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Midget Gems", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/midget-gems-hu7-4bl-ey264910" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/midget-gems-hu7-4bl-ey264910#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Midget Gems support children with SEND?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Staff work closely with the local authority and other services so children with special educational needs and disabilities receive support suited to their needs. 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Midget Gems # Midget Gems Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 environment Strong focus on personal development Effective SEND support Rich indoor and outdoor learning Skilled and experienced staff Good behaviour and manners ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Midget Gems Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10304931 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50238668)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY264910) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=midget-gems-hu7-4bl-ey264910) 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 - 1 consider ways to spark children's interest and increase their active involvement in the living world around them throughout the year. Inspection #10304931 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50238668) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU6ih-D-KpvcYZq7ECfeLKpz-uzwalfC7haDsJpKzd5Tk7YtoZ2=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) 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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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5859069932919124536&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: November 2011 - January 2024 Good - February 2018 Good - February 2014 Good - August 2013 Inadequate - November 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Midget Gems ### How does Midget Gems support children with SEND? ### What do parents value about Midget Gems? ### When is Midget Gems open? ### Which funded hours does Midget Gems accept? ### Does Midget Gems have an Ofsted rating? ### What are the main strengths of Midget Gems? ### Is Midget Gems suitable for under-twos? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hull Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Midget Gems. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding <0.2 mi ### Jst 4 Kidz/Totz Hull · HU7 6EA ](/nursery/jst-4-kidz-totz-hu7-6ea-ey458321) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Lemon Tree at Bude Hull · HU7 4EY ](/nursery/lemon-tree-at-bude-hu7-4ey-ey462431) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Bright Horizons Hull Kingswood Day Nursery and Preschool Kingston upon Hull · HU7 3DB ](/nursery/bright-horizons-hull-kingswood-day-nursery-and-preschool-hu7-3db-ey283772) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Bright Start at Compass Nursery Hull · HU6 7BG ](/nursery/brightstart-compass-hu6-7bg-ey444166) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### BrightStart Day Nurseries Kingston upon Hull · HU7 4WD ](/nursery/bright-start-bransholme-hu7-4wd-ey346223) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### BrightStart @ Dorchester Hull · HU7 6AH ](/nursery/brightstart-dorchester-hu7-6ah-ey386768) [See all nurseries in Hull →](/search?q=Hull) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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