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West Hill Life | Ofsted Reports, Reviews (2025)
West Hill Life
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West Hill Life
- Nursery
- Dartford DA1 3NG
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| This inspection | Met |
| Previous inspection | Good |
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Indoor and Outdoor Facilities: The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the provider.
Activities: The manager describes how they plan activities based around children's interests. Staff demonstrate how they will ensure resources are accessible to allow children to lead their own play.
Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: The manager has a good understanding of how to promote children's health and well-being. She is passionate about providing a range of healthy snacks and ensures that children have access to fresh water. She places an emphasis on outdoor play and the importance of children being physical after a day at school.
Communication: The manager understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and others involved in children's care, to meet their needs effectively. For example, they have good relationships with staff at the feeder school, and regularly speak to parents to obtain their views on the club and areas for improvement.
Safeguarding Training: All staff undertake regular safeguarding training.
Welcoming and Professional Staff: They describe how they interact calmly and positively with children to build warm relationships.
Play and Learning Integration: The manager describes how younger children are supported in the club. For example, older children take on the role of being a buddy and showing the newer children the routines. Before children start there are opportunities to attend stay and play sessions. Staff gather information from parents regarding their children's individual needs, and interests to assist in settling children.
Transition to Primary School: The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation.
Child Safety Management: The manager who is also the designated safeguarding lead demonstrates a good knowledge of how to keep children safe, and how to identify children who could be at risk of harm. She understands the appropriate action to take if they have concerns about children's welfare or the behaviour of an adult. Furthermore, she ensures that staff have a secure understanding of their role in protecting and safeguarding children.
Children's Safety and Security: The manager describes how they will involve children in planning and evaluating activities. For example, they will use mind maps and regular discussions with children to take account of their views and ideas.
Nutritional Menu: She is passionate about providing a range of healthy snacks and ensures that children have access to fresh water.
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West Hill Life is a Nursery, Nursery located in Kent, South East.
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In collaboration with Pro Futures Sports Ltd, West Hill Life Ltd provides a breakfast, after-school, and holiday club to nearby Kent schools every morning, every afternoon, and during the school break. With all the required credentials and background checks, our staff members are qualified, dependable, and entertaining people. We provide all West Hill Life employees with ongoing training in first aid and food safety.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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