Kids Planet Greenbank

Inspection of Kids Planet Greenbank 57a Greenbank Road, Liverpool L18 1HG

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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 form strong bonds with staff at this large, welcoming nursery. This helps them to feel safe and secure. Children arrive eager to explore the interesting activities that await them. Children laugh as they splash and explore toy ducks in water. Staff extend children's learning as they sing 'Five little ducks' and encourage children to count the ducks. Children are excited learners, who make good progress in their development.

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The provision is good

Children know and follow the routines and staff expectations. Younger children build towers, and staff encourage them to take turns. Children excitedly work together to make the tower bigger until it falls. Older children work together to create a 'cave' for their dinosaurs. When it collapses, they eagerly help each other to rebuild it. Children form friendships and play cooperatively together.

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The provision is good

Leaders place high importance on supporting children's physical skills. Children are provided with ample opportunities to be physically active. Older children stretch their bodies and slither like snakes outside. Staff encourage babies to crawl over small bridges. Children beam with pride as they get to the top. Children are extremely physical in their play and make good progress in this area of learning.

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need to do better?

n Staff foster children's interest in books and stories. They read aloud to children throughout the day with expression and joy. Staff encourage children to recall stories in their play that have been read to them previously. For instance, children use various materials to build a 'Hungry Caterpillar', and staff encourage them to talk about what the caterpillar will eat next. This love of books helps to develop children's vocabulary and language skills. n The curriculum for mathematics is sequenced effectively. As younger children scoop sand into buckets, staff introduce language such as 'more' and 'full'. Older children demonstrate that they have remembered these previous experiences as they use water to show cups that are 'full', 'empty' and 'half full'. Children develop a solid foundation in mathematics. n Leaders plan a wide and varied curriculum for all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff build good

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relationships with parents and other professionals, who regularly meet with the special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) to discuss children's learning and development. The SENCo supports staff effectively in implementing agreed plans for identified children. Children with SEND are supported well and make good progress from their starting points. n Parents are delighted with the progress they have seen in their children's speech and social skills since they have started at the nursery. They feel well informed

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1 August 2023 about their children's development. They appreciate the 'warmth of the staff' and the way the nursery prepares children for school. These strong parent partnerships help children to transition well between home and nursery and promotes consistency for children's learning. n Children learn about the importance of a healthy diet and exercise. They recall the importance of warming up before they take part in physical activities. Children discuss the impact that physical activity has on their bodies. They talk about feeling warm and notice their hearts beating faster. Children are provided with nutritious meals, and staff discuss the benefits of eating vegetables. Children are developing positive attitudes towards keeping healthy. n Leaders are committed to providing high-quality care, and staff feel fully supported in their roles. However, support and coaching does not always provide staff with a clear understanding of how they can improve their practice.

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This leads to some minor weaknesses in the quality of education. For example, some staff do not allow children the time to think and respond to questions they are asked, to fully extend learning. n Leaders have designed an aspirational curriculum. However, not all staff are confident in how to implement this consistently. For example, mealtimes in some rooms are social occasions, where staff support conversations and discuss where in the world some ingredients come from. This sparks children's discussions about their own experiences of visiting those countries. However, in some rooms, the lunchtime routines are not organised as effectively to help promote children's social skills and enhance their learning as leaders intend.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff are aware of the different signs and symptoms of abuse and know how to report any causes for concern. They understand their duty to report any concerns they may have about the conduct of a staff member. Staff understand the importance of daily risk assessments to ensure that children are safe in all areas of the nursery. All staff understand children's allergies and dietary requirements, and children with allergies are well catered for. Staff talk to children about potential hazards. For example, as sand falls on the floor, staff discuss the need to sweep this up to reduce the risk of slipping.

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should:

n target professional development more precisely on helping all staff to build on their knowledge, understanding and skills over time n support staff to develop their knowledge of the curriculum intent further so that they are able to implement this consistently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499365 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 10296108 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 141 Number of children on roll 207 Name of registered person Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0151 733 4037 Date of previous inspection 12 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Kids Planet Greenbank registered in 2016 and is situated in Liverpool. The nursery employs 47 members of childcare staff. Of these, 31 hold appropriate early years qualifications at levels 2 or above. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays and a period at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the nursery received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspectors discussed the impact of the pandemic with leaders and have taken that into account in their evaluation of the nursery. n The manager joined the inspectors on a learning walk and talked to the inspectors about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n Children and staff communicated with the inspectors during the inspection. n The SENCo spoke to the inspectors about how they support children with SEND. n Face-to-face discussions were held with parents to gather their views. n The inspectors spoke with members of the leadership team about the leadership and management of the setting. n The manager and one of the inspectors carried out a joint observation during a group activity outside. n Leaders provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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n The inspectors viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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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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