Westbank Kidzone

Inspection of Westbank Kidzone Westbank Healthy Living Centre, Farm House Rise, Exminster EX6 8AT

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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 enjoy a warm and inviting learning environment, which is full of interesting activities and toys for them to play with. They make independent choices about what activities they engage in, and resources are easily accessible. Children enjoy playing in a 'den' area that has been created with sheets pegged to string by the staff. They like playing in this area and extend the game to pretend to be parents taking their children for a walk in their prams. Children enjoy this role play and develop their creative skills as the game evolves and is guided by staff.

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The provision is good

Children play outdoors, and older children are independent in putting their coats and boots on. Whatever the weather, staff enable children to go outdoors as often as they like. Children explore quantity, texture and use their fine motor skills as they clear a sand tray of rainwater to help it dry out for future play.

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The provision is good

Children are happy and confident in the nursery. They communicate well and are secure in explaining what they are doing, why and what they would like to do next. They know they are unique and that their opinions matter.

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The provision is good

Children have access to plenty of creative areas to paint, draw and mould things out of clay. They develop fine motor skills while using rolling pins and shape cutters.

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need to do better?

n The manager has developed an ambitious curriculum, and she shares this well with the staff. They ensure that children have the knowledge they need to succeed in life. Staff listen to children. Children are supported and guided to take risks and learn new things. They make good progress in learning and developing new skills. The manager's teaching skills are highly effective. However, at times, activities taught by other members of staff are not as well planned as they could be. As a result, the learning aim of an activity is not achieved by the children. n The nursery has a wide selection of books. Staff regularly read to the children. Children love listening to 'Whatever Next' and ask for it to be read again. Staff take children to visit the local library. Children develop a love of reading, and they enjoy holding conversations with staff. They are given time to think and know their opinions matter. Generally, staff are aware of the importance of their

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need to do better?

own speaking and listening to enable children to hear and develop their own language and vocabulary well. However, opportunities to introduce new words to the children are sometimes missed, and this reduces the development of an even richer vocabulary. n The nursery has strong links with parents. The manager and staff communicate

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7 November 2022 with the parents daily. Parents give positive feedback about the children's progress and development. Parents comment that activities are interesting and children are happy. n Staff encourage children to be independent. For example, they enable children to pick their choice of snack with serving tongs. Staff support children to make healthy food choices and to develop good personal hygiene practices, such as brushing their teeth and regularly washing their hands. Staff help children to explore and express their emotions. n Staff have good links with the local primary school. Children visit the school for transition sessions. They are well prepared and confident for their next stage of learning. n Children concentrate well and are happily engaged in their learning. For example, children play well with clay to create shapes and use moulding tools. They enjoy playing with tractors and replica recycling lorries. They know their

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colours and can name parts of a vehicle. Children are happy to explain how they recently saw a recycling lorry near the nursery and that the recycling men waved to them. Older children can count and read blended sounds like 'ch' and 'sh'. n Staff support the children to understand and celebrate other religions and cultures. They recently explored the festival of Diwali. Staff take children on exciting outings to the beach, which enhances the children's knowledge of the local area and the natural world.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Managers have created good safeguarding arrangements. Staff know what is expected of them with regards to safeguarding. They know how to spot the signs of possible abuse. They are confident in how to put safeguarding policies into practice and how to refer any concerns. Staff know what to do if they are worried about the behaviour of another member of staff. Managers follow a thorough and effective recruitment procedure. Staff inductions are very thorough. New staff feel confident and well supported in their working environment. Managers conduct regular appraisals to ensure staff are suitable to work with children.

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should:

n support staff to improve the planning of activities to ensure that learning aims are met and children make even better progress n foster learning opportunities that consistently enable all children to develop a broader vocabulary, to enhance their language and communication skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364789 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10235159 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 30 Number of children on roll 9 Name of registered person Westbank Community Health and Care

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reference number

Telephone number 01392 824 752 Date of previous inspection 6 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Westbank Kidzone registered in 2008. It is located in Exminster, Devon. The club is open every weekday, from 7.30am until 6pm. During the school holidays, it is open each weekday from 8am to 6pm. There are four members of staff. Of these, three staff hold an appropriate early years qualification to level 2 and above.

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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 their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector spoke with the staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the manager. n The inspector received feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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