Kinder Kidz Day Nursery

Inspection of Kinder Kidz Day Nursery 26 Elizabeth Court, Laindon, Basildon SS15 5AG

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Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicableNot applicable

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The provision requires improvement

Children are not provided with an ambitious curriculum that is based on their individual interests or learning needs. Some staff supervise the children from a standing position and do not engage effectively with children. As a result, they do not extend or enhance any spontaneous or child-led learning that is taking place. Children have limited opportunities to experience fresh air, exercise and outdoor learning on a daily basis. When staff do engage with the children, they often answer the question before the children have had time to think or consider their response.

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The provision requires improvement

Children have few opportunities to develop their independence, as staff mostly complete tasks for them. They do not encourage children to pour their own drinks or put their coats and shoes on. The environment is not organised well enough to accommodate the needs of toddlers. Nevertheless, children generally appear to enjoy their time at the setting. They play with and alongside each other and freely access some of the resources which are stored in low-level storage units. Children's behaviour is good and staff support them to understand the setting's rules. Staff help children to learn about and manage their emotions.

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need to do better?

n The provider, who is also the setting's manager, has worked hard to improve identified weakness in her leadership skills. For example, she has ensured that all staff have a current Disclosure and Barring Service check and that a risk assessment is put in place for any staff whose checks are waiting to be returned. The provider now ensures that she follows safer recruitment guidance when employing new staff to provide her with information to enable her to assess their suitability. n The staff team is relatively new and many staff are working towards recognised qualifications. Some staff lack the experience to present the information to children in a way that offers the appropriate level of challenge, or to adapt their method accordingly. Although the provider has arrangements for the supervision and coaching of staff in place, this is not effective enough to ensure staff work to a consistently good level.

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n The provider's curriculum is based around monthly themes and topics. While this enables staff to plan generic activities linked to the theme, it limits the effective planning for individual children's learning needs and interests. As a result, children do not develop the knowledge and skills that enable them to think critically, develop their own ideas or build on what they already know. n Staff provide a generally welcoming environment where children show they feel secure. However, the organisation of the premises does not consistently meet younger children's needs. The provider does not always consider the effect it has

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need to do better?

24 January 2024 on younger children when they are placed with the older children and moved back to their base room. Some children find this confusing and become upset. n Children have some opportunities to develop their fine motor skills through sand play and drawing. However, staff do not plan sufficiently for children to experience outdoor activities on a daily basis. Therefore, opportunities for children to engage in physical play are limited. n Parents who share their views of the setting say that they like the provision for their children. They find the staff easy to communicate with and feel well informed about their child's day. Staff complete a daily diary for parents which provides them with written information about what their children have eaten and some of the activities they have been involved in. n Staff promote children's good health and encourage them to follow sensible hygiene routines. Children are beginning to understand the importance of

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need to do better?

washing their hands before eating. n Staff endeavour to provide activities that children will enjoy, based around a topic. For example, children have opportunities to explore their senses when they smell flavoured teabags, taste lemon and touch a selection of textures.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

support practitioners in developing their teaching skills to ensure they offer good- quality learning experiences for children that continually improve 21/02/2024

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Due date

provide children with an ambitious curriculum that takes account of their individual interests and stages of development 21/02/2024

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Due date

ensure that outdoor activities are planned and taken on a daily basis. 07/02/2024

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should:

24 January 2024 n review the organisation of the premises to ensure that younger children's needs are effectively met and they are able to benefit from purposeful learning experiences n build on staff's ability to ask appropriate questions of children, allowing them time to consider their responses and engage in two-way conversations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2695613 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10326231 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 14 Name of registered person Kinder Kidz Day Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07886017430 Date of previous inspection Not applicableNot applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Kinder Kidz Day Nursery registered in 2022. The setting employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds early years professional status and three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The setting operates all year round. Sessions run from 9am to 3.30pm Monday and Tuesday, 9am to 5.30pm Wednesday, midday to 5.30pm Thursday and 12.30pm to 3.30pm Friday. The setting 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 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 viewed all areas of the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager led the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about what they want children to learn. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation together. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting.

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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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