Kids Planet Rope Green Farm

Inspection of Kids Planet Rope Green Farm Rope Green Farm Day Nursery, Rope Lane, Shavington, CREWE CW2 5DB

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

The setting creates a stimulating and interesting learning environment in which children can grow and develop. Staff are ambitious for children and want them to succeed. They provide an exciting curriculum based on the children's interests. Children rush into the setting. They are eager to see their friends and what exciting activities are available that day. As a result, children develop a thirst for learning. Staff are nurturing and give babies the comfort they need, such as rocking them to sleep. As a result, babies settle quickly or seek out staff for reassurances when needed. The setting provides an inclusive environment where each child's uniqueness and individuality is acknowledged. For example, special events are celebrated throughout the year.

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The provision is good

Staff actively encourage children to be as independent as possible. Babies smile in delight as they attempt to feed themselves. Children welcome the opportunities to carry out small tasks, such as helping to set the table at mealtimes. These regular opportunities help all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to develop the skills and confidence to move on to their next stage of learning.

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The provision is good

Staff have reasonable expectations for children's behaviour. They are positive role models who consistently demonstrate to the children how to be kind to one another, take turns and share the resources. Consequently, children develop a sense of right and wrong and are confident to provide reminders to their friends about the 'Golden Rules.' Children are supportive of their friends. They help them to construct tall towers and cheer in delight when they succeed. This collaborative working helps build a solid foundation for future learning.

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need to do better?

n The setting has recently been acquired by a new provider. As such, the setting is in a period of change. The new provider and managers collaborate closely with each other to ensure that all children continue to receive good quality care and education. n Staff development is a key priority. Staff speak favourably about the extensive learning opportunities available to them, such as sign language courses. This means staff have a secure understanding of their individual roles, responsibilities and how to support the children in their care. n Children enjoy a balanced curriculum. Staff use the children's interests to help them engage in their learning. Overall, staff are aware of the next steps for children. However, on occasion, they do not use their knowledge of the next steps to extend children's learning. This does not help some children to build on their prior knowledge.

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need to do better?

4 December 2024 n Sufficient staff are in place to support the children. Although, occasionally, they are not deployed effectively, such as during some lunchtimes and group story and song times. As a result, some children are not as engaged as others in their learning and wander off. n There is a strong focus on supporting children's communication and language. Songs, rhymes and stories are intrinsic to everything that staff do. Staff engage in meaningful discussions with children. This helps children develop an awareness of two-way conversations. Staff repeat set phrases, such as 'splash, splash, splash', as children paint with sponges and introduce words, such as 'ooze'. This gives the children confidence to use new words in their play. n Staff plan ways for children to continually develop their small- and large-muscle movements. Babies have lots of tummy time and opportunities to crawl and develop the muscles needed to walk. Children press, squeeze and mould dough,

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which helps to develop the muscles in their hands needed for writing. Older children 'whiz' around on their bikes, skilfully negotiating the space. n The curriculum for mathematics is firmly embedded. Staff use number songs and rhymes to introduce children to counting and number. Older children learn about matching and sorting as they help set the table for meals. Children develop an understanding of mathematical concepts, such as 'half', 'whole' and 'more than'. This helps children to get a good grounding in early mathematics. n Support for children with SEND is good. Staff work with parents and professionals to monitor and assess children's progress. They make referrals to other agencies when they identify gaps in children's learning. The timely interventions and good partnership working helps children make steady and sustained progress. n Staff build positive relationships with parents. They gather information about the

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need to do better?

children, which they use to help inform the curriculum and to plan activities. Furthermore, staff provide ideas for parent to carry out at home with their children. This helps to support children's learning.

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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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should:

n support staff to identify what children need to learn now and next and use this to help build on children's prior learning n enhance the deployment of staff to consistently support children's individual needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454756 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10374684 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 136 Number of children on roll 223 Name of registered person Rope Green Farm Day Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01270650074 Date of previous inspection 13 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Kids Planet Rope Green Farm Day Nursery registered in 2012. The nursery employs 46 members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds qualified teacher status, two hold early years professional status, one holds a level 6 qualification, 23 hold a level 3 qualification and three hold a level 2 qualification. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6.30pm. The setting offers government funded places for children aged nine months to four years. They also offer places for children in receipt of funding for disadvantage.

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Inspection activities

n The manager joined the inspectors on a learning walk and talked with them about their curriculum and what they want children to learn. n The manager and an inspector conducted a joint observation of a creative activity in the pre-school room. n One inspector spoke with some parents who gladly shared their views on the setting. n Staff and the special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspectors about how they support children with SEND. n The inspectors talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Leaders and the manager spoke to the inspectors about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspectors looked at relevant documentation and reviewed 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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