Kids 1st - Quorum

Inspection of Kids 1st - Quorum Quorum Business Park, Benton Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE12 8FB

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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

All children benefit from a warm and stimulating learning environment. Staff are caring and attentive to young children's needs and support them well. For example, when young children learn how to feed themselves, staff are nearby to offer guidance and help them to succeed. Children form strong attachments to their key person quickly, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Staff use their knowledge of children's interests and abilities well to plan interesting and exciting activities. For example, staff play peekaboo games with babies. Older children extend their understanding of themselves and the world around them. For example, children dress up in rubber rings, shorts and sunglasses and talk about where they are going on holiday.

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The provision is good

Staff encourage children to be independent. Children from a young age serve their own lunch and attempt to put on their shoes and aprons. Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning, including starting school. Staff help children to develop a love of books. They have developed a lending library so that children can take books home to read with parents. Children look at books independently throughout the day and staff read to children. Older children relish listening to 'The Colour Monster'. This helps to promote children's early literacy skills.

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need to do better?

n Leaders are reflective and extremely passionate about the service they provide. They complete regular observations of staff practice, and they meet with staff to discuss how they can develop their own knowledge and skills. Staff well-being is paramount. Staff comment about how well supported they are. The leadership team strive to improve outcomes for children and families. n Older children have excellent opportunities for learning outside. They engage in story telling outside, taking on the role of snakes and giraffes. Children develop their mathematics skills as they engage in water play. Staff encourage children to count as they fill jugs, and estimate how many will fill the container. However, this is not consistent across the nursery. There are fewer opportunities for younger children to develop their learning experiences outside. n Staff are skilled in helping children to gain communication and language skills.

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This is demonstrated as they respond warmly to babies' babbles and vocalisations. They provide a commentary, model good conversational skills and introduce new vocabulary. Babies and toddlers enjoy looking at books and repeat words, such as animal sounds from familiar stories. Older children are introduced to new vocabulary, such as 'camouflage' and 'magnifying'. As such, children learn the importance of conversation and effective communication. n Children's physical development is very well supported. Babies and toddlers

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need to do better?

1 August 2025 enjoy being active. Staff provide encouragement as babies learn to master their early walking skills. Toddlers learn to straddle push-along toys and use their legs to propel themselves. Older children climb on obstacle courses and propel themselves on wheeled vehicles. They beam with delight as staff give them meaningful praise for their efforts and achievements. n Overall, children are well behaved, caring and considerate. They listen, follow instructions and are encouraged to take turns when appropriate. However, occasionally, when children demonstrate unwanted behaviour, staff do not explain the impact that children's behaviour has on others. This does not help children to learn the rules of good behaviour. n Staff are genuinely respectful and caring with children. They listen to them and provide considerate care. For example, before any care routines, such as wiping noses or changing nappies, staff ask children's permission and tell them what

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need to do better?

will happen. Care routines, such as sleep and feeding patterns, are closely followed from home. For example, as children lie to down for their afternoon nap staff read a story, helping them to settle quickly. n Staff work closely with parents to support children's learning. Parents positively recommend the nursery. They appreciate the regular information on children's activities and the opportunities to support learning at home. n Children in receipt of additional funding are supported well. Leaders spend this funding thoughtfully to provide additional resources that these children require. For instance, additional resources are bought to support children's communication and language.

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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 place a sharper focus on planning purposeful activities for the younger children, particularly for those who prefer to learn outdoors n support staff to help children to understand the impact their behaviour has on others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332755 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10415399 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 108 Number of children on roll 202 Name of registered person Busy Bees Nurseries Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0191 259 9179 Date of previous inspection 29 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

Kids 1st Day Nurseries - Quorum registered in 2006. The nursery employs 45 members of childcare staff. Of these, 34 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including one who is a qualified teacher. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides government funded childcare.

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors Julie Campbell Janet Fairhurst

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Inspection activities

n The inspectors observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The manager, deputy manager and inspectors completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children spoke with the inspectors during the inspection. n The inspectors talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the manager. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspectors. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of 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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1 August 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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