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 Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children enjoy attending the nursery. They arrive enthusiastically and settle quickly into play with staff. Since the last inspection, the provider and new manager have worked hard to make improvements to the curriculum and support staff in their roles. Staff are attentive to children. They know them well and meet their individual needs. This has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being. Children show they feel safe and secure with staff. For instance, they move closer to them when they are unsure of new visitors and seek their reassurance. Staff help children to develop good levels of self-esteem and self-confidence. Children benefit from consistent praise and their behaviour is very positive.

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The provision is good

Staff communication is a strength in the nursery. They work hard as a team to drive forward improvements that benefit children. For instance, since the COVID-19 pandemic, staff have been focusing on developing children's communication and language. Children benefit from a language-rich environment, full of stories, songs and new vocabulary modelled by staff. Parents are extremely happy with the care and learning children receive. They say their 'children are flourishing and are ready to move on to school', and 'staff have amazing relationships with their children'.

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need to do better?

n Staff provide an exciting and interesting curriculum for children. They use assessments to ensure their level of support and challenge meets children's individual learning needs. Staff build upon what children already know and help them to make good progress across all areas of their learning. n Children show excitement to learn and choose which experiences they want to take part in. For example, older children choose to make Christmas baubles using creative resources. Staff encourage children to talk about their ideas and write their names on the paper. However, there are times when staff miss opportunities to encourage children to develop their mathematical and problem- solving skills. n Young toddlers explore their surroundings with interest. Staff follow their lead and focus their teaching wherever children wish to play. For instance, outdoors, children enjoy posting items through a large cog. Staff find other objects for

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them to post and model keywords to them consistently. This helps to extend children's vocabulary. n Children show high levels of independence and take an active part in their own self-care. Staff are excellent role models and support them during snack time. Children pour their own drinks and have exceptional manners at the table. There are daily opportunities for children to enjoy the fresh air and explore outdoors. Children make good progress in their overall physical development. n Staff have excellent relationships with parents and families. They work alongside

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need to do better?

1 December 2022 them to meet children's care needs and learn about their home lives. For example, staff talk to children during small-group circle time. They provide praise and 'high fives' as children talk about sleeping in their own beds. Children show pride in their achievements. n Children learn about their community and visit their local area. For example, they recall visits to the war memorial and staff take them to the local park. However, staff do not consistently support children to develop an understanding of the wider world. For example, during stories and discussions, staff do not talk about other culture and traditions. n The manager has worked exceptionally hard alongside the staff team to develop practice. Staff benefit from access to a wide range of external and in-house training. Staff say they feel supported and valued here. For instance, they talk about each other's strengths and how they work together as a team. Staff are

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need to do better?

warm, caring and friendly professionals. They are passionate about providing high standards for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff are highly vigilant and prioritise children's safety. They use topics to teach children about how to stay safe, such as how to cross the road. Staff have a thorough understanding of the procedures to identify, record and report concerns about children's welfare. For example, they discuss the signs and symptoms of potential abuse, including the impact of domestic violence on children. The provider has robust procedures to follow to safely recruit new staff. She obtains references and regularly checks staff's Disclosure and Barring Service checks. This helps her to monitor staff's ongoing suitability to work with children.

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should:

n support staff to further enhance the curriculum for children's developing mathematical skills n build on opportunities to teach children about the wider world and people beyond their own community.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2546665 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10218189 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 34 Name of registered person Kidz Day Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01642 706300 Date of previous inspection 7 December 2021

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Information about this early years setting

Kidz Day Nursery Hutton Rudby registered in 2019 and is on a school site. It is open from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery employs seven members of childcare staff. All staff hold a relevant early years qualification at level 3 or above, including one with qualified teacher status. The manager has an early years degree. The nursery provides funded early education places for children aged two-, three- and four-years-old.

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors Michelle Lorains Elaine McDonnell

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n A joint observation was completed by the manager and inspector during planned activities. n The inspector held a discussion with the manager in relation to the leadership and management of the nursery. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of recruitment, staff's qualifications and their suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning and development with the staff team and nursery manager. n The inspector spoke to parents and obtained feedback for the inspection. The manager gathered written feedback from parents for the inspection.

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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.

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