P K Kids

Inspection of P K Kids Rainbow House, Langton Brow, Chorley PR7 5PB

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy in this homely and welcoming nursery and arrive excited to begin their day. They are greeted by staff at the door and confidently wave goodbye to their parents and carers. The new drop off arrangements, due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, do not adversely affect children. In fact, they eagerly hold out their hands as they wait for hand sanitiser before entering the nursery. Children demonstrate an understanding of good hygiene practices and the procedures that have been implemented to help to keep them safe.

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The provision is good

Children have close relationships with staff and their peers. They are motivated to learn and are keen to engage in the activities provided. Children behave well and understand what is expected of them. This is because staff use positive and consistent behaviour strategies, such as encouragement and praise. Staff working with older children listen carefully to their ideas and suggestions. This helps to build children's self-esteem and sense of belonging.

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The provision is good

Staff make learning fun. They have high expectations of children and provide a child-led approach to planning, that reflects their individual interests, their likes and dislikes. All children, including those who receive additional funding, are making good progress. This is because staff understand the skills that children require to help them to progress to the next stage of their learning.

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need to do better?

n Overall, staff support children to develop some good communication and language skills. Staff working with pre-school children play games with them and encourage them to learn new vocabulary, such as 'near, far' and 'direction'. They ask children thought-provoking questions and use repetition to reinforce their understanding. However, opportunities for younger children to develop their language are not as strong. For example, staff are less confident. They do not use skilful questioning techniques or consistently use labelling and descriptive language, to further encourage young children's language abilities. n Children follow instructions well. They help to tidy up and enjoy the responsibility of assisting staff to sweep up sand from the floor. Young children show kindness and concern for their friends. For example, they help their friends to put on their shoes ready for outdoor play. They build on their existing

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knowledge as they help each other to fasten straps and put on their coats. Children demonstrate good levels of independence. They persevere with tasks and, as such, children are developing a positive can-do attitude. n Children of all ages develop good physical skills. For example, babies pull themselves up on furniture and enjoy sitting in the ball pool. Staff use sensory activities, such as exploring foam, to encourage children to wiggle their fingers

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13 September 2021 and develop their fine motor skills. Older children confidently climb and balance and learn to move their bodies in different ways. For example, they run really fast and 'crawl like a beetle'. Children show an awareness of how to keep themselves safe. They know to hold the hand rails as they climb the steps and wait until the slide is clear before they take their turn. n Staff provide children with opportunities to learn about the wider world around them and the community in which they live. For example, children learn about different types of families and make links to their own experiences. They celebrate special occasions that are important to them and learn about key events that are significant to their friends. n Partnerships with parents are good. Staff gather detailed information about what children can already do when they first start. This enables staff to plan for children's learning from the outset. Parents report favourably about the nursery

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need to do better?

and comment on how communication is 'excellent'. They appreciate the lengths that staff go to, using emails, telephone calls and a dedicated application, to share information about their children's development. Parents describe how their children are 'thriving with happiness' and how much they enjoy attending. n The manager's system for inducting new staff ensures that staff understand safeguarding requirements. However, the existing induction arrangements are not always implemented robustly. This means that new staff are not always confident in fulfilling their role. That said, this does not impact upon the experiences of children who attend the nursery. Furthermore, the manager's arrangements for supporting staff are not always highly effective. This is because not all staff receive regular, focused supervision or feedback, to further enhance their practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff are aware of the possible signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is suffering from abuse or neglect. They understand who to report to should they have concerns about a child's welfare. Designated safeguarding leads have attended detailed training to ensure that they fully understand local referral procedures and can support staff effectively. Staff have a good understanding of how to keep children safe. For example, they continually check that the environment is safe for children. Furthermore, staff maintain accurate documentation regarding children's accidents and any medication that they require. Staff are deployed effectively and legal adult:child ratios are maintained.

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should:

n provide greater focus on helping staff who work with younger children, to

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should:

13 September 2021 confidently implement the curriculum for communication and language n develop further the existing arrangements for inducting new staff, to ensure that they receive all of the required information in a timely manner, to help them to fully understand their roles and responsibilities n provide all staff with more regular support through purposeful supervision and feedback, in order to enhance their professional development and raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501430 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10205742 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 Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 53 Number of children on roll 27 Name of registered person PK Kids Day Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01257452511 Date of previous inspection 13 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

P K Kids registered in 2016. The nursery employs eight members of staff, including the manager. Of these, five staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector spoke with staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n A learning walk was completed with the manager to discuss the curriculum intent and how the provision is organised. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager and area manager. She reviewed a variety of documents, including qualifications, first-aid certificates, evidence of the suitability of staff and policies. n The inspector observed interactions between staff and children during activities and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning.

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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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