Kidz Day Nursery Hutton Rudby

Inspection of Kidz Day Nursery Hutton Rudby Doctors Lane, Hutton Rudby, Yarm, Cleveland TS15 0EQ

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Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children arrive at the nursery with big smiles and are eager to see their friends. Staff ask them how they are feeling and children indicate this with a 'thumbs up'. This shows they are happy and they feel safe and secure in the nursery. Children develop some skills and knowledge that are expected for their age. Babies and toddlers look at books with interest while staff read to them. Older children join in with actions to music and talk about how exercise makes their heart beat faster. They are able to count beyond 10 when playing traditional games, such as 'What time is it, Mr Wolf?', in the garden. However, the curriculum is not planned well enough to ensure all children's learning needs are met. For example, there are times during the day when all children gather together on the carpet for activities that lack clear purpose or challenge. Some children become bored, they lose interest and become restless.

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The provision requires improvement

Children demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning during snack and mealtimes. They sit well at the table and engage in conversations with staff. Children's independence skills are developing appropriately. This is illustrated when they pour their own drinks.

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need to do better?

n There are some arrangements in place to support and supervise staff. However, these are not effective in strengthening the overall quality of education. The provider acknowledges the need to harness the strengths of the team and address areas of development for all staff in nursery, to help drive improvements in teaching. n The new manager is working towards implementing a new curriculum to promote children's learning more effectively. However, staff do not plan effectively and support children well enough to build on what they know and can do. For instance, they plan adult-led activities for all children over the age of two years. Children, who are not yet able to hold a pencil, are encouraged to draw a person or animal, and a number. n Toddlers enjoy quiet activities, such as sensory baskets, in their own separate space in the room. At other times, they join the older children in the main area. This gives them opportunities to take part in a wider range of activities under

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close supervision from staff. They keep trying, for example when trying to connect bricks together. n Staff teach children about how to keep themselves healthy. Children look in a mirror to wipe their nose, dispose of the tissues and wash their hands afterwards. Good hygiene procedures throughout the nursery help to keep children safe and healthy. Visitors are reminded of the importance of following current guidance relating to preventing the spread of infection.

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7 December 2021 n Parents describe the nursery as 'spot on'. They are assured that their children are happy and safe in nursery. They welcome regular information and updates from staff through, for example an online portal and regular newsletters. n Children benefit from relaxed mealtimes where they enjoy well-balanced meals. Staff model good manners and are respectful towards one another and to children. Children are polite and show consideration for others. They benefit from plenty of praise and show pride in their achievements. n Older children show good mathematical knowledge. They use words such as 'taller' and 'longer' when they compare tubes in the outdoor mud pit. Staff extend this learning well by encouraging children to build towers with bricks indoors, repeating the language used earlier. This helps children to remember the new things they learn. n Staff have a good overall understanding of how to promote children's

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communication and language development. They introduce children to new words during songs and stories.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders use effective ways to manage and record children's accidents. Staff are trained to administer first aid and parents are fully informed if their child has an accident while at nursery. Staff know about the different kinds of abuse and how to identify children who might be at risk from harm. Clear procedures guide leaders and staff in what to do if they are concerned about a child's welfare. Leaders and staff keep their knowledge of safeguarding legislation up to date through, for example training courses and updates from the local authority.

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Due date

ensure that all staff, including the newly appointed manager, benefit from effective supervision, training and support to help them to improve their personal effectiveness 07/01/2022

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Due date

improve curriculum delivery and ensure plans for children's learning take account of their current stage of development and enable them to build on what they already know and can do. 07/01/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2546665 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10213369 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 38 Number of children on roll 41 Name of registered person Kidz Day Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01642 706300 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Kidz Day Nursery Hutton Rudby registered in 2019. It is open from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery employs nine childcare staff. All staff hold a relevant early years qualification at level 3 or above, including one with qualified teacher status. The nursery receives funding to provide early education for children aged two, three and four years old.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The provider showed the inspector around the nursery and talked about the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The provider and the manager met with the inspector to discuss leadership and management of the nursery. The inspector looked at relevant documents provided, including evidence of the suitability of staff. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the provider. n The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She spoke to a number of parents 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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