Kids' Zone

Inspection of Kids' Zone Another Place, The Lake, Watermillock, Penrith CA11 0LP

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The ambitious staff make a positive difference to children's lives. They create an environment where all children feel safe and secure, have fun and make special memories. Children enjoy the short periods of time they spend at this unique setting during their stay at the on-site hotel. They demonstrate a sheer love for learning and become deeply engrossed in their play. For example, children develop a natural curiosity about the world around them during fascinating star-gazing experiences. They acquire a good knowledge of scientific concepts when creating boats to set sail on the lake. However, staff training is not yet targeted accurately enough to raise teaching and learning opportunities to an outstanding level.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate that they feel happy and settled in the care of staff. Settling- in arrangements are extremely supportive. For example, staff host the 'early supper' within the hotel in the evenings which provides opportunities for them to form positive relationships with children and their families from the outset. However, at times, staff do not grasp opportunities to share more in-depth information about children's progress with parents and other professionals as these arise. Children's behaviour is good. Staff consistently model the expectations for behaviour and this is demonstrated through children's actions during play. For example, during role play, children use their good manners to remind their friends to sit nicely on their chair so that they stay safe.

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need to do better?

n Staff continually monitor the usage of the appealing play environments and use the information they gain to enhance the provision. For example, in response to children showing less interest in mark making, staff have introduced additional resources, such as treasure maps, shopping lists, menus and writing materials, into all play areas. This is helping to inspire children's early writing. n Staff act quickly to establish children's current interests and skills, and plan activities in support of these. For instance, in response to children's desire to play with cars on arrival, staff invite children to create a bridge with the available resources. Staff encourage children to wheel cars over various surfaces and introduce new language, such as that associated with position. This helps to build on children's skills and contributes towards the good progress they make. n Leaders and managers value all staff. They give careful consideration to the

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well-being of staff during regular supervisions and daily discussions. This contributes towards the positive and upbeat morale that staff display within the setting. The current systems for professional development help to build on the good knowledge and skills of staff. However, training is not focused sharply enough to raise the quality of teaching and learning to the very highest levels. n Staff place a sharp emphasis on supporting the prime areas of learning, to help

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28 November 2019 to secure the foundations for future learning. They create inviting communication spaces, such as an outdoor tepee, to inspire children to talk to others more freely and engage in songs and rhymes. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, speak confidently and fluently. n Staff actively encourage parents to contribute towards children's starting points. They make time to speak with parents at the end of the session to share some information about the achievements that children make. However, where opportunities present, staff do not identify ways to share more in-depth information about children's progress with parents and, subsequently, other professionals, to further support children's learning and development elsewhere. n Staff gently persuade children to assist with tasks, such as tidying up, to help them to adopt kind and considerate attitudes. They issue children with a

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rewarding certificate to celebrate their positive participation in activities, such as a treasure hunt. This helps all children to adopt a high sense of self-worth. n Staff form a secure bond with each child. They welcome children into the setting with a friendly smile and gently reassure them in times of need. Effective methods, such as encouraging children to bring in special toys from home, help them to feel assured on entry to the setting. n Children tackle new challenges, such as unfastening their coat, with sheer determination. Children show remarkable resilience and pride in their achievements in their comments, such as 'I did it'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

All staff have a secure knowledge of their role in keeping children safe. They are able to recognise any potential safeguarding concerns and are familiar with the reporting procedures. Leaders and managers implement safer recruitment procedures to help ensure that all staff are skilled and suitable for their roles. Children's safety is considered all the time. For example, staff ensure that children remain under stringent supervision when using the internet to research information, such as how high the nearby fell is. They welcome children to take calculated risks, for example when climbing small trees, to help them gain an awareness of how to keep themselves safe.

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should:

n target a wider range of professional development opportunities for staff that aim to enhance the quality of teaching and learning to an outstanding level n strengthen ways to share more in-depth information about children's progress with parents and other professionals where these opportunities arise, to further promote continuity in children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547583 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 10126861 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Sessional day care Age range of children 0 to 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 27 Name of registered person Another Place Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01768 486442 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Kids' Zone registered in 2017 and operates from a purpose-built building in the grounds of Another Place Hotel in the Lake District. The setting employs 14 members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold qualified teacher status, two hold early years professional status, one holds an appropriate qualification at level 5 and eight hold appropriate qualifications at level 3. The setting is open Monday to Sunday, all year round. Session times vary depending on the time of the year, the days of the week and the ages of children attending.

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Inspection activities

n The manager accompanied the inspector on a tour to explain how the setting is organised and to share information about the aims of the curriculum. n The inspector and the manager carried out a joint observation of teaching during a child-led activity. The inspector observed teaching further throughout the session both indoors and outside. n The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She held a meeting with the manager. n A sample of documents was viewed by the inspector. These included evidence of staff suitability, a record of staff qualifications and training, policies and procedures, health and safety records and the provider's self-evaluation documents. n The inspector spoke to a number of parents on the day of the inspection and took account of their views.

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We carried out this inspection 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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