Kinder City

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The owner and manager are motivated to provide high-quality childcare and education.

They use effective methods of staff induction to help new members quickly familiarise themselves with the policies and procedures. • The manager and staff work closely with other professionals and agencies, particularly those involved in supporting children with special educational needs. Staff follow the advice and suggestions given to them to help meet the children's needs.

This helps to support children's learning so that gaps in their development are beginning to close. • Staff use a variety of ways to gather information about children's progress. This helps ...them to make detailed plans for adult-led activities.

They consider what children need to learn next to help focus the challenges and teaching they deliver. • Staff help children feel proud of their achievements. At the end of the school year, the oldest children celebrate their time at nursery.

They receive personalised certificates describing some of the progress they have made. • The established key-person system works well. Staff regularly update parents about the progress their children have made and give ideas to help parents support their children's learning at home.

• Opportunities for high-quality teaching are sometimes missed. Staff do not always have a precise awareness of children's level of engagement during self-chosen play or at the end of snack and meal times. • Generally, children behave well.

They learn to take turns and are kind to each other. However, on occasions, some children show little respect towards equipment, such as books and toys. This contributes to a sometimes uninspiring environment.