Kid’s Space Limited

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Staff have created a play environment that oozes fun and adventure.

Children's laughter fills the air as they arrive each afternoon. They greet their friends with a hug and a smile. Staff are good role models.

They provide children with clear expectations for their behaviour. Children behave well and show kindness towards others. Staff support children to talk about their feelings.

For example, children discuss how attending the setting makes them feel excited. Children are happy and have a strong sense of belonging.Staff use what they already know about children to provide them with a broad play programme.
...r/>Children relish taking part in creative activities. For example, they spend time making models from dough. Staff support children to express their individuality through dancing.

Children show excellent coordination skills while learning new dance routines. They are eager to show their friends their achievements. For instance, children beam with delight while showcasing their artwork.

Staff support children to become independent from a young age. Children take care of their personal belongings. They help to tidy toys away and help to serve food at snack time.

Children delight in taking on roles at the setting, such as being a 'special helper'. Children are proud to take on these responsibilities. They help to organise a homework group.

This is an opportunity for children to complete their homework and to discuss their learning from school with staff.

What does the early years setting do well and what does it need to do better?

The setting has effective systems in place for self-evaluation. For example, the views of children are considered when planning the play environment.

This helps staff to introduce resources that capture children's interest. For instance, staff provide dressing-up clothes to ignite children's imagination. Children enjoy these experiences.

They excitedly enact the roles of police officers.Staff have a secure understanding of playwork. They work closely with parents and carers and with teachers to help children to flourish through play.

For example, staff provide ring games to promote children's confidence and social skills. These work exceptionally well. Children are resilient individuals.

They form secure friendships with each other and they behave well.The setting gives high priority to children's well-being. Staff introduce children to meditation and relaxation activities.

Children take part in yoga sessions. They talk about how it makes them feel calm and ready to learn. Children develop an early awareness of how to regulate their own emotions.

The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good. Intervention plans are monitored with precision. Links with external professionals and the host primary school are robust.

Children with SEND get the support that they need at this nurturing setting.Effective systems are in place to support staff during supervision sessions and appraisal meetings. They are set realistic targets, and their workload is managed well.

Staff attend training programmes and share best practice with each other. The setting has identified that it would like staff to attend more training to help to improve their professional practice.Partnership working is strong.

Staff keep parents informed of their children's time at the setting. They commended staff on providing an array of fun experiences for their children. Partnerships with the local authority and other childcare professionals are securely in place.

Staff work exceptionally well with the host primary school. This helps to support children's care, learning and play.Staff help children to develop an early awareness of healthy living.

They teach children about the importance of a balanced diet. Children talk about the effects that too many sugary foods can have on their bodies. Staff provide activities to teach children about good oral health.

Children learn a song to help them gain a clear understanding of how long they should brush their teeth for. They show a good awareness of why they need to visit the dentist.The setting supports children's physical development exceptionally well.

Staff provide opportunities for children to develop their large-muscle skills. Children take part in football and tennis activities. They show excellent balancing skills while completing an assault course.

Children show good levels of perseverance while learning how to ride scooters.Staff teach children well about similarities and differences between themselves and others. For example, children learn about different festivals, cultures and traditions.

They excitedly learn about Diwali, Chinese New Year and Christmas. Children understand that it is okay to be different. They look at books that reflect differences in skin, hair and eye colour.

Children are well prepared for life in modern Britain.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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