BrightStart@Compass
GoodBirth to 5Long established
A day nursery in Hull for children from birth to 5, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in November 2022. Open since 2012, with 38 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
HU6 7BGWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 9 November 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
The curriculum is well organised at this setting. Staff know what children's current skills are and what they are working on next. They implement activities that focus on children's progress. Staff build and extend children's vocabulary during their play. For example, when children play in the sand and comment 'scoop', staff respond by saying 'big scoop'.
Children's communication and language skills develop well. Children of all ages enjoy a variety of stories and songs throughout the day. They butter their own bread for a tea party and read 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea'. Staff introduce songs to count objects, such as trucks in the sand. Children initiate role play and sing familiar songs to their dolls. Staff ask children open-ended questions, such as 'How can we find out?' and, 'What do you think will happen?' They give children time to think for themselves and respond with their own ideas.
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- help children to understand how to manage risks themselves during activities n make sure that routine-based activities do not have an impact on children's focus and learning.
- 9 November 2022Good
- 10 January 2017Good
- 7 November 2012Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for BrightStart@Compass
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
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