Kids Planet Dudley Hill

Inspection of Kids Planet Dudley Hill 357 Sticker Lane, Bradford BD4 8RJ

p.1

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

p.1

The provision is good

Children build positive relationships with one another and demonstrate good social skills. They create their own play, including hide-and-seek games. Children close their eyes and count to ten while their friends hide around different areas of the garden. They excitedly laugh as they are discovered. Children demonstrate good physical skills. For example, they participate in dancing sessions and ride around on bikes and scooters. Older children are supported to learn how to use skipping ropes. Staff show children how to swing the rope then jump in time as the rope hits the ground. Children show confidence and determination as they persevere until they succeed. Children behave well and show respect towards others. They listen and respond to given instructions. Staff support children to understand a range of different emotions. For instance, children join in with activities, such as creating different facial expressions using play dough. Children talk to staff about

p.2

The provision is good

Children benefit from a curriculum that supports them to prepare well for their next stage in learning. Teachers from local schools visit children at nursery to help establish a positive relationship with them. Children develop good levels of independence and participate in tasks appropriate for their age and stage of development. For instance, they help to set tables for mealtimes.

p.2

need to do better?

n Leaders place a strong emphasis on promoting staff well-being. Supervision sessions and staff meetings are held regularly. Leaders regularly communicate with staff. They offer coaching, support and mentoring to help staff understand their roles and responsibilities. Staff show a good understanding of the setting's policies and procedures and where to seek help and support if needed. n Babies participate in a range of sensory-play activities. Staff provide children with edible ingredients to enable children to use all of their senses to explore. Children spend long periods of time playing with toy animals in the water tray. Staff count and use mathematical language as children play. For instance, they introduce words such as 'full, empty, heavy and light.' n Children show a keen interest in books and pay attention as staff read familiar stories to them. Staff introduce words to children to help build their vocabulary.

p.2

need to do better?

This helps to promote children's communication and language skills. n Leaders offer regular emails and online information to parents as well as daily feedback. Parents share positive views about the care that their children receive. They comment on how quickly their children have settled at the setting. However, some parents do not always know what their children are learning at the setting. They comment that they would like to know about their children's development to help them to prepare for their eventual move to school.

p.2

need to do better?

16 August 2022 n Children follow good hygiene practices. They learn to wash their hands before mealtimes. Children have a good relationship with the nursery cook and are enthusiastic when they see her. She engages them in discussions, and the children are provided with a range of healthy choices. Children learn about the importance of following a healthy lifestyle. n Children learn about mixing colours and show excellent memory recall. For instance. they talk about the different colours they used when they designed their sunset pictures. Children combine green, blue and white paint to recreate their own versions of sea water. They look at pictures from story books and look closely at a starfish. Children talk about their own holidays and trips where they have visited the sea. However, staff ask too many questions in quick succession. They do not provide children with enough time to process their own thoughts

p.2

need to do better?

and build on their imaginative and creative-thinking skills. n Leaders show that they have a good vision for the setting. There has been a recent transition between providers and staff are in the process of making some new positive changes to the setting. This is working very well. Leaders are able to identify the strengths of the setting and what is needed to make further improvements. They gather parents' and children's views on helping to evaluate the setting.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

Leaders and staff demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding issues. They have detailed policies and procedures in place and understand their responsibility to report any concerns about children's welfare to the relevant authorities. Staff are aware of the settings whistle-blowing procedure and what to do if there is a concern about staff practice. Leaders ask staff regular child protection questions and ensure all staff have regular training. This includes discussions during supervision sessions. The setting is very safe and secure. This includes the recent introduction of a facial-recognition system at the front entrance. This helps to ensure no unauthorised persons can enter the premises.

p.3

should:

n build on partnership working with parents and extend ways for them to help continue their child's learning at home n allow children time to think about their responses to questions asked and provide further challenge to children's play to support their curiosity and imaginative skills.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 2678442 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10248693 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 83 Number of children on roll 83 Name of registered person Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 01274682989 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Kids Planet Dudley Hill registered in 2022. It is one of a number of nurseries owned by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff. Of these, six hold appropriate early years qualifications, one at level 5 and one at level 4. 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.

p.4

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 their evaluation of the provider. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the manager. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

p.5

Inspection activities

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

16 August 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6