K.E.S Childcare

Inspection of K.E.S Childcare Kingstone High School, Kingstone, HEREFORD HR2 9HJ

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy, confident and settled at this inclusive nursery. They form secure relationships with the nurturing staff team who know them and their families very well. Staff thoughtfully plan an ambitious curriculum that supports children's development across all areas of learning. All children make good progress from their starting points.

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The provision is good

Children engage in a wide range of interesting play activities. They listen attentively to stories read by enthusiastic staff and excitedly join in with action songs and rhymes. This helps develop children's growing vocabulary and early literacy skills. Children behave well and respond positively to staffs' consistent expectations. They play cooperatively with their friends and are learning to share and take turns. For example, during outdoor games, children develop social skills and think critically as they work together to align four large counters in a row. They use their senses to explore textures, such as rainbow- coloured rice, sand and water. Staff sit alongside children to support their play. They introduce mathematical language, such as 'full' and 'empty' to describe the quantities children create. Staff provide resources which float and sink to further children's learning. Pre-school children learn how

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The provision is good

different materials respond in water and make predictions about what will happen as they place the items into the water tray.

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n The dedicated provider also manages this welcoming nursery. She and her enthusiastic staff team have a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. They use their knowledge of each child's current interests and abilities to plan activities that are targeted precisely on what children need to learn next. This helps children to make the best possible progress in their learning and development. n Staff successfully support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to make good progress. They work in close partnership with parents and external professionals, including the local authority inclusion team and health visitors, to develop and implement targeted support plans that meet each child's individual needs. n Staff teach children how to keep themselves safe in everyday situations. For example, they explain the importance of wearing sunhats and sunscreen when

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playing outside. However, staff are yet to provide children with a range of experiences to help them develop an early awareness of online safety to help keep themselves safe when using digital technology. n Staff support children's overall well-being through good hygiene, care routines and activities that promote physical and mental health. They gently manage personal care and encourage regular handwashing, helping children build good

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13 June 2025 hygiene habits. Daily yoga sessions help children relax and develop strength, balance, and focus. However, staff do not currently provide enough opportunities to support children's understanding of good oral health to further develop their awareness of how to look after their teeth as part of a healthy lifestyle. n Staff establish effective partnerships with local schools that children will move on to. They invite teachers into the nursery to meet children in a familiar environment and share detailed information about each child's individual needs. This well-planned approach supports children's emotional well-being and helps them build early relationships with their new teachers, easing any anxiety about the upcoming move to school. n Staff establish good relationships with parents from the outset. They keep parents well informed about their children's time at the nursery. Staff speak to

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them at drop off and collection times and provide parents with written termly progress reports. Parents are very happy with the service the nursery provides. They state their children are always happy to attend. Parents value the great communication from the wonderful and caring staff . n The provider actively supports staff in their professional development, encouraging continuous improvement. Staff engage in a range of training opportunities to enhance their already good practice. For example, following recent training, they reviewed and strengthened their approach to mathematics provision. Staff are very happy in their roles and comment on the excellent support they receive from the provider for their well-being.

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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 build the knowledge and skills needed to navigate digital environments safely n provide children with a wider range of experiences to help them understand how to care for their teeth as part of a healthy lifestyle.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415003 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 10392440 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 40 Number of children on roll 157 Name of registered person Langford, Kim Cora

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reference number

Telephone number 01981251800 Date of previous inspection 22 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

K.E.S Childcare registered in 2010 and is located in Kingstone, Hereford. The setting employs eleven members of childcare staff. Of these, eight hold appropriate early years qualifications to at least level 3. One holds qualified teacher status and one holds a relevant qualification at level 6. The setting opens Monday to Friday, all year, except one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7am to 6pm. The setting provides funded early education for children aged from two to four-years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual who is also the manager about the leadership and management of the setting. n Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the manager. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of

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their views. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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