Kirkland Day Nursery

Inspection of Kirkland Day Nursery Kirkland, Coxs Hill, Ashton Keynes, Swindon, Wiltshire SN6 6NY

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This provision meets requirements

n The nominated person has a good understanding of the possible signs that a child may be at risk of harm. She knows what to do if they have concerns and who to report these concerns to. The provider and staff take part in regular safeguarding training. They know how to escalate concerns outside of the organisation if required. Staff learn about wider safeguarding issues and the environment is safe and secure. n The nominated person understands the importance of meeting children's needs. She explains that they use a key-person system to support children under five. She talks about the importance of supporting children's emotional development by building strong attachments between children, key person, and their families. n The nominated person monitors staff performance and oversees the operation of the setting. Staff attend regular training to support their professional development and impact on children's learning. She is passionate about

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providing a good quality provision and intends to seek feedback from both children and parents to evaluate and improve the service she provides. n The environment is safe and secure for children. There is a good variety of age- appropriate resources both inside and outside to support children to learn and develop. The nominated person is able to talk about how she will ensure children are physically active and how she will promote their good health, such as climbing and running around outside, planting and cooking activities. n The nominated person intends to use a range of appropriate techniques to manage children's behaviour and support them to learn right from wrong. For example, she expects children to learn to share, take turns and use good manners. n The nominated person demonstrates that she understands child development and knows how to provide challenging and enjoyable activities. She recognises

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how important it is for children to develop good communication and language skills. She is able to identify when children need more support, such as how she can help them receive any additional assistance needed, in preparation for the move on to school. n The nominated person explains how she would plan enjoyable, age-appropriate and inclusive activities for children. She explains how she would consider what they need to learn and take account of their development needs, interests and ideas. She describes how she would share information with parents about their child's progress and help them to understand how to support their child at home. She is able to show activity planning and photographs of previous activities, covering the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The nominated person understands how to effectively support children to prepare for life in modern Britain, ensuring they learn about diversity and

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This provision meets requirements

13 March 2023 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 199374 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10280833 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 16 Number of children on roll 9 Name of registered person Walmsley, Frances

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reference number

Telephone number 01285 862060 Date of previous inspection 30 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Kirkland Day Nursery opened in 1990. It is located in Ashton Keynes, Wiltshire. The nursery opens five days a week, term time only. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm. Four staff work with the children; of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including one who holds early years qualified teacher status.

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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 nominated individual and the inspector discussed how she ensures that staff meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage and how the club operates. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff.

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13 March 2023 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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13 March 2023 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.

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