Jst 4 Kidz/Totz

Posting a letter to themselves, designing odd socks and investigating minibeasts gave children practical reasons to think, talk and explore at Jst 4 Kidz/Totz in November 2022. These were purposeful experiences: the socks activity introduced differences and anti-bullying, while the letter connected learning with the post person's work.

Ofsted rated the setting Outstanding at its 15 November 2022 inspection. Based at St Andrews Community Centre in Hull, it has capacity for 100 children; the children attending at that inspection were aged 2 to 11.

The early years foundation stage sets expectations for children's learning, development and care, bringing language, physical skills and social development into their day. In November 2022, stories supported learning about number, size and shape, while masks, costumes and teddy bears encouraged imaginative play.

Outdoor experiences had substance. In November 2022, children investigated minibeasts and explored the muddy digging area; older children steered balance bicycles along pathways, while toddlers practised steps and the slide. Scissors and dough gave younger children opportunities to develop hand control. These examples connect physical development with things children can actually do.

The teddy-bears picnic brought parents into the setting in November 2022. Home-learning suggestions included collecting and counting conkers, giving families a simple activity to continue beyond the nursery day.

At the November 2022 inspection, Ofsted found exceptional progress, effective safeguarding and support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities through close monitoring and prompt referrals. Those are dated judgements, rather than assurances about today's practice.

In November 2022, staff helped children put feelings and worries into words, and turn-taking games gave them opportunities to listen to friends. Animated storytelling encouraged children to repeat phrases and practise speaking. A staff role supported families using English as an additional language, and healthy-eating suggestions were translated into different languages.

Health education was practical too. In November 2022, workshops and home suggestions addressed healthy eating, discussions covered oral hygiene, and older children cleaned their teeth after lunch. Accident and incident reviews were used to identify changes that could improve protection.

The address is St Andrews Community Centre, Ennerdale, Hull, HU7 6EA.

In November 2022, the preschool operated Monday to Friday in term time, with sessions running from 9am to 3pm. Before- and after-school care operated during both term time and school holidays: the morning club started at 7am and the afternoon club finished at 6pm. These timings describe the arrangements at that inspection.

In November 2022, funded early education was provided for children aged two, three and four. This establishes the setting's inspection-era funding provision, rather than a current entitlement or attendance offer.

• Preschool and school-age care. The November 2022 arrangements combined term-time preschool sessions with clubs operating in term time and holidays. Which current attendance pattern, funding arrangement and associated charges would fit your child's age and your working week?
• Support through referrals. In November 2022, monitoring led to prompt referrals for additional intervention. Families whose children need extra support have a useful discussion point for a visit: how would that process work for their child?

Jst 4 Kidz/Totz's strongest evidence is the combination of purposeful play, practical outdoor activity and close attention to children's communication in November 2022. Its inspection-era arrangements would suit families seeking term-time preschool sessions or before- and after-school care, including holiday provision for the latter. The Outstanding judgement belongs to that dated inspection; the practical examples explain what earned it.