K.E.S Childcare

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is goodnThe experienced manager has high expectations for what children can achieve and ensures good standards of care and education at all times. Staff morale is high and the staff work very well together. They meet regularly to discuss their strengths and to identify areas to develop.

This has a positive impact on the outcomes for children.nThe staff have a good understanding of how children learn. They provide a wide range of enjoyable and interesting play activities.

Children make consistently good progress.nChildren are secure and happy. They confidently express themselves and make their needs known.

Staff supervise children well. Children rec...eive good levels of care from the strong and established staff, who have a lovely rapport with the children. nThe nursery places a strong focus on play and learning in the outdoor environment.

All children explore the outdoor space with enthusiasm and excitement. This helps them to develop new skills and supports their well-being effectively.nChildren's behaviour is good.

Staff use successful strategies to promote positive behaviour and raise children's self-esteem. They help children adhere to boundaries. Children learn to share, take turns and be kind to one another.

nThe nursery's special educational needs coordinators are experienced and knowledgeable. They go above and beyond to coordinate and work with parents and other professionals. This helps to promote a fully integrated approach in meeting children's needs and to swiftly close any gaps in learning.

nAlthough partnerships with parents are good, the manager has yet to effectively establish ways to make all parents aware of how to access the nursery's policies. This means, occasionally, parents do not fully understand how to follow nursery's procedures. nAt times, staff do not effectively support children's use of mathematical language to extend their awareness of mathematical concepts.

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