Kids Zone Childcare Limited

Inspection of Kids Zone Childcare Limited Unit 14 Sea Lake Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 3LQ

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children of different ages enjoy spending time together in the welcoming and friendly nursery. They eagerly greet staff before confidently entering the main room to hang up their belongings. Overall, children are confident communicators. They confidently initiate and sustain conversations about the characters and games that interest them the most. Children develop a strong sense of responsibility and respect in their play. They remind each other of the safety rules when they use the climbing equipment and know they are expected to take turns. This shows that they have a good understanding of how to behave well.

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The provision is good

There are plenty of opportunities for children to practise their physical abilities. For example, babies delight in exploring the designated indoor space as staff support them to pull themselves up to stand and take steps. Outdoors, older children refine their coordination as they create bubbles and reach up high to catch them between their hands. This helps them to develop the muscles they need to move on to new skills, such as writing.

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The provision is good

Children are beginning to understand how to make healthy lifestyle choices. They are motivated to carry out self-care tasks for themselves. For example, older children regularly visit the 'snuffle station' to help themselves to a tissue. They check in the mirror as they wipe their noses and explain that the tissue needs to go in the bin. These routines help to promote their good health and independence.

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need to do better?

n Leaders have taken swift action to address the weaknesses identified at the last inspection. For example, they ensure that all staff understand their role in keeping the nursery safe for children. Risk assessments of the indoor and outdoor environments are thorough and reviewed regularly. This means that all hazards are minimised and children's safety is no longer compromised. n Staff find out about children's experiences outside of the nursery and use this information to shape the curriculum. For example, there is a strong emphasis on promoting children's love of stories and reading. Staff introduce children to carefully selected books, often building on their interest in animals and the wider world. As a result, children often choose to pick up a book to share with others or use books to find out new information. n Leaders develop a curriculum that builds on children's existing knowledge and skills. Overall, staff implement the curriculum well. However, at times, staff do

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not encourage children to think more deeply about how things work and what they think might happen next. This means that children's critical thinking skills are not extended to the highest possible level. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access

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need to do better?

31 August 2023 targeted activities and support. For example, staff have a nurturing approach to supporting children who are learning how to regulate their behaviour. Staff work closely with parents, carers and outside professionals to ensure a joint approach to supporting children with SEND. This helps children with SEND to make good progress from their starting points. n Overall, babies receive positive support with their learning and development. Staff are attentive and meet their care needs well. However, at times, staff do not always maximise opportunities for babies to hear and respond to conversations. This means that the youngest children are not consistently supported to make the best possible progress in their early language development. n Positive relationships are fostered with parents and carers, who praise the nursery's activities and staff very highly. Staff regularly share information with

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parents about their children's care and progress. They make suggestions on an online application to help parents to understand how they can extend their children's learning at home. This helps to promote good continuity in children's learning and development. n Staff have frequent opportunities to extend their knowledge and skills. There is an improved programme of professional development and effective supervision to support staff's ongoing practice. For example, leaders provide training and guidance to help staff to implement a new approach to planning. Staff comment positively about this change and how it makes it easier for them to manage alongside other aspects of their role.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff know how to identify concerns about children or adults working at the nursery. This includes identifying signs that might indicate that a child is being exposed to risks when using the internet or online games. There are clear procedures in place to ensure that any safeguarding concerns are swiftly reported to the relevant agencies. Staff deployment is effective in ensuring that children are supervised closely and staff can support each other to keep children safe from harm. All staff and volunteers are required to complete checks and specific training to ensure they are suitable to be in contact with children. This helps to further protect children's welfare.

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should:

n support staff to build on opportunities for children to predict outcomes, test their own ideas and develop their critical thinking during activities n strengthen staff's understanding of how to consistently support babies'

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should:

31 August 2023 communication and language development through high-quality interactions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483761 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10286583 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 42 Number of children on roll 40 Name of registered person Kids Zone Childcare Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01502 587081 Date of previous inspection 23 March 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Kids Zone Childcare Limited registered in 2015. The setting employs 11 members of childcare staff. Of these, eight hold early years qualifications at level 2 and above. Two members of staff hold qualified teacher status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and the period between Christmas and New Year. Sessions are from 7am to 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The acting nursery 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 observed the quality of interactions during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the acting nursery manager. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while in the nursery. n The inspector talked to the provider and staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Parents and carers shared their views of the nursery with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed 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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