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The Barn Childcare in Hemlington

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2023)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·Hemlington Hall Farm, Nuneaton Drive, Hemlington, TS8 9DA · Middlesbrough
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2023
Local authority
Middlesbrough

About this day nursery

The Barn Childcare, established in 2017, provides full day care for children aged 0-4 years, operating all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted following its latest inspection on 31st August 2023, the nursery offers a stimulating and welcoming environment where children are eager to explore.

Staff at The Barn Childcare prioritise strong relationships with children and their families, ensuring continuity of care by gathering detailed information about individual routines. The curriculum is designed to be relevant and engaging, focusing on helping children become successful young learners.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, with a spacious garden where toddlers delight in spotting grasshoppers and older children develop core strength by climbing on tree branches and exploring a treehouse. Children are encouraged to use their imaginations, for example, by pretending to go on journeys in a boat.

The nursery swiftly identifies and supports children who may need additional help, working closely with parents and external agencies to ensure all children make the best possible progress through individual support plans. Staff also continuously support the development of language and mathematical skills through various activities like storytelling, rhymes, songs, and problem-solving.

The manager and staff are passionate about the education and development of every child, investing in continuous professional development to enhance their skills and knowledge.

What it's like

Children love coming to the nursery and enjoy every minute they are there. They arrive bursting with curiosity, ready to explore the activities. Staff ensure that every child feels welcome and valued, and relationships between staff, children and their families are a real strength.

Children love coming to nurserySpacious outdoor areaStrong relationshipsDeveloping language skillsDeveloping number skillsPassionate staff

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Barn Childcare

Last inspected 31 August 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 love coming to the nursery and enjoy every minute they are there. They arrive bursting with curiosity, ready to explore the activities. Staff ensure that every child feels welcome and valued, and relationships between staff, children and their families are a real strength.

Inspector highlights

  • Children love coming to the nursery and enjoy every minute they are there.
  • The use of the nursery's spacious outdoor area is a particular feature in supporting children's learning across a stimulating range of activities, especially their physical development.
  • Children's language skills are developing well.
  • Staff continuously support children to develop their number and calculating skills through simple problem-solving, number rhymes and songs.
  • The manager and all the staff care passionately about the education and development of all the children who attend.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to support older children to understand the importance of listening while others are speaking
  • 2maximise opportunities for children to consistently develop their independence skills, such as through daily routines.
Inspection #10309104 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff swiftly identify those children who may need additional support. They work closely with parents and a range of outside agencies to ensure that all children make the best possible progress. Individual support plans provide clear targets, which identify the small steps of learning for each child.

Outdoor space

The outdoor learning environment is a buzz of excitement. Toddlers squeal with delight at the prospect of going into the garden. Children develop core strength and balance by climbing on tree branches and clambering into the treehouse, and use their imagination sitting in the boat and pretending to go on journeys.

Parent Reviews of The Barn Childcare

5.0
(3)
Charlie Morrison
4 years ago

Lovely little cafe, quiche and millionaire shortbread was awesome 👌 Nice to go by river, walk the dogs then pop over off coffee x

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Rebecca Gillings
a week ago

Incredible nursery with staff that go the extra mile. Always did their best to meet the needs of my child and communicated any concerns effectively.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2018

  • August 2023Good
  • May 2018Outstanding

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