Kinder Castle

Kinder Castle 4 Tynemouth Road, Tynemouth, NORTH SHIELDS, Tyne and Wear, NE30 4AY

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 January 2017 25 August 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The provider has taken immediate and effective action since the last inspection and significant improvements have been made to address the previous actions. Management and staff have a strong determination and passion to drive further improvement.  Parents are delighted with the nursery and are keen to share their very positive views. They talk about how much they value the approachable and supportive staff and say they feel very welcome in the homely and caring environment.  The manager seeks the views of parents and other professionals and welcomes their suggestions to help drive improvement. Staff make full use of professionals' expertise to plan and provide support which is precisely tailored to the needs of children who have special educational needs or disabilities.  Children of all ages show high levels of engagement in their play and enjoy exploring their environment. Staff know the children well and understand what sparks their

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This provision is good

curiosity. This enables staff to plan a range of purposeful activities, ensuring children progress in their learning.  Babies and children feel safe and secure in this child-centred environment. Staff follow children's individual routines from home and effective settling-in procedures help them to quickly develop close and trusting relationships with their key persons.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 During free-play time there are not always sufficient resources available across the play space to fully support older children's attempts at independent writing.  Performance management is not yet firmly embedded to clearly demonstrate how the good quality teaching is continually monitored and how the information gained is used to shape and support staff's professional development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance opportunities for older children to have regular access to a varied range of equipment so they can freely make marks for a variety of purposes  develop the performance management and monitoring systems further so that good quality teaching continues to be monitored and the information is used to shape and support staff's professional development in the future.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation, and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting. The inspector also discussed the nursery's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since the last inspection, there have been changes to the leadership team and a new manager has been appointed. A named deputy is now in place. The manager and staff have clearly defined roles and there is a clear management structure which all staff are very familiar with. Senior staff are fully aware of the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made against staff. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. All staff are suitably trained in child protection issues. They know the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. Effective recruitment and induction procedures are in place. Regular supervision meetings support all staff to understand their roles and responsibilities. The manager monitors the progress that children make. This helps to ensure that opportunities for early intervention are quickly sought if necessary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

All staff make accurate assessments of children's starting points and interests. They provide good levels of challenge for children to achieve and make progress in all areas of learning. Staff observe children carefully, question them skilfully and listen well to what they say. Older children show a keen interest in books and have fun retelling their favourite stories. Their thinking skills are effectively promoted when staff ask them questions about why things happen. Children's communication and language development are skilfully incorporated into all activities. For example, older children and toddlers share their ideas about how to develop their game. Staff make good use of children's interests as a way of building on their knowledge. After noting children's interest in the human body, staff offer further resources. Children look at related books and engage in lively discussions with staff about their bodies. Toddlers are animated as they join in with ring

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff skilfully comfort and support babies and toddlers who are new to the nursery to settle well. Their care needs are met as a result of good communication between parents and their child's key person. Children behave well and are kind to each other. Their actions show they are aware of the nursery's rules and behaviour boundaries. For example, they follow the rules for not running around indoors and know that they are expected to take turns and share. Children wash and dry their hands carefully while singing a handwashing song together. They enjoy a healthy snack and lunch menu and have daily access to the outdoors where they can enjoy fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the typical range of development expected for their age. This includes those children who have special educational needs or disabilities. Children develop good social skills as they play and share resources with their friends. Babies explore their environment actively and develop their physical skills. Children are eager to learn and show sustained levels of interest during group activities and story sessions. Children learn mathematics as they play and during everyday routines. They are swiftly becoming successful learners who are well prepared to move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY280850 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 1073380 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 73 Number of children on roll 113 Name of registered person Kinder Castle Limited

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Date of previous inspection 25 August 2016 Telephone number 0191 2704545

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Kinder Castle was registered in 2004. The nursery employs 23 members of childcare staff. Of these, 19 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including one staff member who holds qualified teacher status. The nursery opens from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The nursery provides care for children who have special educational needs or disabilities.

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This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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