Al-Hudaa Nursery

Preparation for reopening defines the latest inspection picture at Al-Hudaa Nursery: renewed play resources, maintenance work and plans for children's return. This is an important distinction for families weighing its care. In October 2023, Ofsted recorded that requirements were met, but the nursery had not reopened after the pandemic and no children were present, so the quality of children's provision was not judged.

The nursery occupies the Jamia Al-Hudaa school site in Nottingham. Its current age range is 3 to 60 months; these are whole-setting figures, not room sizes.

The early years foundation stage sets the requirements for children's learning, development and care. Here, the October 2023 plans included communication activities, opportunities for independence and physical play.

In October 2023, staff had refreshed their training in language development. Plans included group activities and allowing children enough thinking time before answering questions. These were intentions for reopened provision, rather than observations of children taking part.

Each room then contained stations for nose blowing and drinks, intended to help children respond to their own needs. Planned outdoor play was daily, supplemented by an adjoining sports hall for running, throwing and ride-on play. That combination would give physical activity both outdoor and indoor space.

Religious and cultural celebrations also formed part of the October 2023 plans, using activities suited to children's ages to explore differences between people and communities.

At the October 2023 inspection, Ofsted found that the manager understood the safeguarding lead's responsibilities and response procedures, while staff had refreshed their child-protection training. This was a finding about preparation and knowledge, rather than care observed with children present.

In October 2023, staff planned individual conversations each day to explore children's feelings and help them work through sadness or frustration. The intention was to connect emotional understanding with behaviour.

Mealtime plans included nutritious food and children gradually serving themselves as their coordination developed. In October 2023, this was intended to help children recognise appetite and choose portions accordingly.

The address is Jamia Al Hudaa, Forest House, Berkeley Avenue, Nottingham, NG3 5TT. In October 2023, the session window ran from 8am until 4pm, Monday to Friday, across the year apart from Eid festivals; these are historical arrangements.

Funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-olds formed part of the October 2023 provision. Nursery attendance on the Jamia Al-Hudaa school site does not guarantee a subsequent school place.

• Reopening and attendance. The October 2023 position was preparation for reopening. Before arranging care, ask whether children have returned and what attendance arrangements now apply.
• Plans versus observed care. The latest inspection assessed premises, documentation and staff discussions with no children present. Its outcome therefore does not establish the quality of children's day-to-day experiences.
• School-site expectations. Sharing a site with Jamia Al-Hudaa should not be treated as a guarantee of a school place. Keep the nursery choice and school application separate.

Al-Hudaa Nursery's planned provision suits families interested in care on the Jamia Al-Hudaa site, with an emphasis on independence, emotional understanding and physical activity. The October 2023 plans give those priorities concrete form through self-care stations and sports-hall access. The deciding issue is the distinction between preparation and delivery: the latest inspection supports the former, but did not observe children receiving care.