Kids Planet Barrow

Inspection of Kids Planet Barrow Lodge Close, Barrow, Clitheroe BB7 9BQ

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Staff greet children with a smile as they arrive to start their day at this welcoming nursery. Children demonstrate a real sense of belonging as they separate from their parents and carers with ease. Relationships between staff and children are warm and supportive. Staff have high expectations for all children. They are consistent and fair with their expectations for boundaries and rules. Staff are quick to notice any incidents of poor behaviour and talk to children calmly to help them understand the situation. Staff model positive behaviours and how to treat each other with respect. They use lots of positive praise and words of encouragement. Consequently, children's behaviour is good.

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The provision is good

Leaders have a secure knowledge of how children learn. They plan an ambitious and sequenced curriculum that builds on what children already know and can do. Staff are attentive to the needs of all children. They know each child well as an individual. Staff use this knowledge to ensure that every child is included and can access the learning on offer. Staff are patient and caring. They offer children ample time to explore the environment at their own pace. All children thrive and make good progress from their starting points in development.

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need to do better?

n Staff ensure that children's communication and language is a key focus of development. They understand the curriculum, and this runs seamlessly through the nursery. For example, the youngest children enjoy using musical instruments to develop an understanding of rhythm and rhyme. In addition, staff introduce children to new vocabulary as they ask thought-provoking questions, such as, 'I wonder how we can measure the distance?' They provide children with time to develop their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Consequently, children become confident communicators. n Staff recognise when children need additional support and target their planning appropriately. They make timely referrals to outside agencies and use additional funding to help narrow gaps in their learning. In addition, leaders spend additional funding thoughtfully to provide the extra sessions and resources that children may require. Therefore, children with special educational needs and/or

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disabilities make progress from their unique starting points. n Staff carefully consider the curriculum for physical development. For example, when parents comment that their children have developed an interest in tennis, staff implement this into their children's nursery day. Children enjoy practising hitting balls over a net to each other as they develop their hand dexterity, hand- eye coordination and large muscles. In addition, younger children develop their balancing skills as they 'walk the plank'. All children develop excellent physical skills.

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need to do better?

3 April 2025 n Staff generally help children to develop their independence and autonomy in the nursery. For example, they encourage younger children to feed and dress themselves from an early age. Toddlers confidently dress themselves for outdoor play. In addition, pre-school children form part of the 'eco' committee and take part in planting projects and completing tasks, such as ensuring that lights are turned off when they are not required, saving electricity. Children learn about sustainability and their roles in looking after the world around them. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents say that they are very happy and so are their children. Parents feel that their children are well looked after, and staff keep them well informed about their children's progress. Managers and staff involve parents in supporting their children's learning. For instance, they have regular meetings and ask parents what they feel their children need to

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learn. Staff provide a lending library with books and activities for parents to use at home with their children. n Leaders undertake safe vetting and recruitment procedures. Staff say leaders consider their well-being highly. Leaders are reflective and identify areas of strength and areas for improvement. Staff benefit from team meetings, supervision sessions and training opportunities. Leaders recognise the importance of continuing to coach and mentor staff's practice, so that the quality of their interactions is consistently high. n In the main, children learn about maintaining healthy lifestyles. Staff provide a varied snack and freshly prepared meals. Staff engage children in discussions about the importance of good oral health. Overall, staff encourage children to take part in good hygiene routines. Older children know to wash their hands after playing with soil and going to the toilet. However, staff do not consistently

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need to do better?

encourage children to extend their understanding of good hygiene and carry out some self-care tasks themselves, such as blowing their own noses and accessing their water bottles themselves.

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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 children to develop their self-care skills further and extend their understanding of the importance of good hygiene.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2748084 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10390971 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 112 Number of children on roll 112 Name of registered person Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01254 823276 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Kids Planet Barrow registered in 2023 and is situated in Clitheroe, Lancashire. The nursery employs 23 members of childcare staff. Of these, 18 staff members hold early years qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 6, and five members of staff are working towards a formal early years qualification. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. The nursery provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The deputy manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on the children's learning. She spoke with staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector, the area manager and the deputy manager completed a joint observation. n The inspector spoke with parents during the inspection and took account of their views. 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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3 April 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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