Kids Planet Hazelhurst

Inspection of Kids Planet Hazelhurst Kids Planet Day Nurseries, 2 Hazelfields, Worsley, Manchester M28 2LS

p.1

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

p.1

The provision is good

Children arrive eager and ready to learn, welcomed by friendly and positive staff members. They benefit from positive interactions with their key person, where they build secure relationships and bonds. Staff encourage babies to practice singing and babbling to build their early vocabulary, benefiting from stories and song time. They encourage toddlers to learn how to understand and express their feelings and emotions and engage in sensory exploration. While older children in preschool are supported to develop the vital independence skills they will need as they move into school.

p.2

The provision is good

Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour and promote good manners, politeness, sharing and turn taking. Children know what to expect and there are strong routines and boundaries in place to support the management of behaviour. Care practices are effective and children are taught about the importance of good hand hygiene. Staff help to develop children's independence skills in preparation for school such as self-serving their food and managing their own personal hygiene needs. Children benefit from healthy snacks and meals. Staff are further developing the outdoor area to provide a space for growing vegetables that children can use for snacks, or parents can access with recipe cards.

p.2

need to do better?

n Leaders and staff plan a curriculum which reflects the needs of the children who attend. The curriculum aims to build on what children already know and can do, and further develop their skills and abilities as they move through the rooms. This helps children to become confident and enthusiastic learners. n The curriculum is ambitious and supports the needs and interests of the children. Planning and learning is clearly progressive across the setting, building on children's previous experiences and supporting them to make progress in their learning. This ensures children make progress across all areas of learning. n Practitioners interactions are of a high quality. Children respond positively to staff and develop good relationships with others in their class. The key person system is highly effective and well embedded to ensure children are secure in their relationships with staff. n Children benefit from regular story time sessions, with enthusiastic staff who

p.2

need to do better?

bring the characters to life. However, due to the organisation and routine of story time, not all children benefit form the valuable communication and language skills they provide. n Staff support children to develop the skills they need so that they are well prepared for their move to school. However, some activities that teach older children early phonics skills do not reflect their stage of development. n The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a

p.2

need to do better?

26 June 2025 key strength of the setting. There are excellent early intervention practices in place to ensure children get the support that they need to make progress in their learning. Staff work closely with parents, professionals, and other agencies to ensure the children receive the best support they can to help them to make progress, no matter how small. n Partnership with parents is a strength of this setting. Parents are given a voice to put forward their suggestions and can see where changes are being implemented, such as the new security systems and home learning packs. This supports strong relationships between the setting and home to promote positive outcomes for children. Parents are happy with the care their children receive. They confidently know who their child's key person is and talk about the staff who work with their child. Parents report that their children are happy to come to nursery and have made progress in their learning. This shows effective

p.2

need to do better?

partnerships between the setting and parents which helps to support children's learning. n Leadership and management is highly effective with lots of support in place for staff progression and well-being. Staff know what is expected from them and there is a robust induction and training programme in place to support their development. This helps to encourage a positive work-life balance, and supports staff in providing a happy and safe environment for children.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

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

p.3

should:

n consider the organisation of group activities, such as story times, to ensure all children have the opportunity to extend their vocabulary and communication skills n further develop the curriculum for literacy to ensure activities are age- appropriate and accurately reflect children's next steps.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 2833584 Local authority Salford Inspection number 10404620 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 71 Number of children on roll 101 Name of registered person Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 0161 281 2821 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Kids Planet Hazelhurst registered in 2025. The nursery opens from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays. It provides funded early education for children. There are 41 members of childcare staff. Of whom, 14 staff hold relevant qualifications at level 3 and above and 4 staff hold a qualification at level 2. Two members of staff hold early years teacher status.

p.4

Inspection activities

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 The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. 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 spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

p.5

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

26 June 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6