Kids 1st - Jesmond

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Teaching is rooted in a good overall knowledge of how young children learn and develop. Well-qualified staff plan motivating, creative activities and experiences that reflect children's interests. This helps children to make good progress in their learning.

• High priority is placed on reviewing children's progress. This helps to quickly identify where children may require additional help and support to narrow possible gaps in their learning. • Parents are fully involved in the self-evaluation of the nursery.

Their views are actively sought, acted upon and used to drive improvements forward. Parents speak highly of all aspects of the care and edu...cation provided for their children. They say they are confident from the outset this is the right nursery for their child.

• Well-embedded partnerships between parents, external agencies and staff help to ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive high levels of support to promote their good progress. • Strong emphasis is placed on equality of opportunity and diversity through teaching and learning experiences provided, to support children's outcomes. • Partnerships with local schools are strong.

Staff use a wide range of effective ways, for example carrying out visits with children, to support them emotionally when they move on to school. • There are some minor weaknesses in teaching that are not identified quickly enough and addressed to raise the quality of practice to an even higher level. • Staff do not consistently help children to develop a deep enough understanding of hygiene practices that support their good health.

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