KidzZone

Inspection of KidzZone The Street, MALDON, Essex CM9 4NB

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This provision meets requirements

Children are very happy at this setting. Leaders create a very stimulating environment, where children feel safe and welcome. They arrive from school eager to start exploring a wide selection of inspirational activities. Children are confident and independent and express their preferences and needs with ease. Leaders carefully consider these when planning meaningful activities, often linked to specific themes of learning. Leaders value children's voice and prompt them to make their own choices. For example, at snack time, children write down what they would like to eat, while leaders support younger children to practise their writing skills.

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This provision meets requirements

Leaders have very high expectations of children. They are warm and supportive and incredibly intuitive to children's needs. In return, children behave exceptionally well, showing high levels of respect and consideration towards their peers and adults. Leaders also provide a quiet room for children who need time to adjust to the new routines or focus on their homework. Furthermore, leaders have effective systems in place to guide and help children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. As a result, they feel included and flourish during their time at this setting.

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This provision meets requirements

Leaders are very nurturing. They value children's achievements and offer praise and affirmation for their efforts. They proudly display children's unique moments, which helps them feel involved and appreciated. This positively contributes towards developing children's emotional resilience.

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n Leaders are very experienced and knowledgeable. They implement effective systems to gather information about children's interests, preferences and special requirements before they start at this setting. Strong collaborations with parents and schools mean that children adapt and settle incredibly well. n Leaders form great relationships with all children. They are excellent role models and curious to find out more about children's interests or day at school, through meaningful conversations. Leaders then organise and implement fun and exciting activities, which help to broaden children's experiences. n Children have great opportunities to practise their fine motor skills. They use small building blocks to create unique structures, such as large ships or people carriers. Children focus intently and persevere when challenges occur. They work well with their peers, bouncing ideas off one another, with the view to create

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something spectacular. Leaders take an active role in their play, offering support or challenging their learning further. This supports children's problem-solving skills and critical thinking.

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27 November 2024 n Leaders provide opportunities for children to be creative and expressive. Children use scissors to cut out their favourite pictures from catalogues to create their Christmas wish list. Leaders support younger children to use the scissors correctly, praising them every step of the way. At the end, children proudly display their creations to their peers and leaders. This also helps strengthen children's social interactions. n Children enjoy engaging in physical activities to build on their gross motor skills, balance and coordination. Their favourite activity is using skipping ropes. Leaders deliver clear instructions and prompt children to use the ropes in various ways. Some children explore the skipping ropes independently, counting out loud every successful skip. Leaders also encourage children to work as a team and use the long ropes. Children display high levels of energy and enthusiasm and

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quickly become competitive, chanting to support their peers. n Leaders are very inspirational. They are reflective and ambitious and strive to provide unique experiences to all children to enhance their understanding of the world. Leaders organise trips and outings to the local parks or seaside. They also involve children in events organised in the local community. For example, children create beautiful Christmas decorations that will be displayed in a local church. Leaders value their professional development and complete regular training to keep their knowledge current. n Partnerships with parents are effective. Leaders communicate well and regularly with the parents and offer them a wide range of support and flexibility.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472529 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10363933 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 Out-of-school day care

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inspection

Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 80 Name of registered person KidzZone Partnership

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reference number

Telephone number 07908167502 Date of previous inspection 16 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

KidzZone registered in 2013. It operates during term times and sessions are from 7.30am to 9am, and 3.15pm to 6pm. The setting also operates a holiday club from 7.30am to 6pm. It employs two members of childcare staff, both of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n Leaders showed the inspector around the setting. They discussed how the setting, and the activities are organised. n The inspector observed the interactions between leaders and children and assessed how children's interests are considered when planning activities. n The inspector had discussions with the leaders about the activities provided for all children. n Children spoke with the inspector about the activities they were doing. n The inspector held a meeting with the leaders. She looked at the relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of suitability of the staff to work with children.

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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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