A report has been published by Ofsted into the Kaleidoscope Nursery on Askham Lane. The full report can be read here http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/CARE/EY221643
The Nursery was inspected on 25th October 2012
The nursery was given a score of 4 (Previous inspection 2) but was viewed by the Inspector to be “inadequate”
• How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend 4
• The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 4
• The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 4
The quality and standards of the early years provision
This provision is inadequate
• Planning does not effectively meet the learning needs of all children, in particular being guided by children’s individual interests or through activities delivered by a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated play and learning experiences.
• Robust systems to keep children safe, well protected and effectively safeguarded are not firmly in place.
• Practitioners do not use what they know about children’s individual interests or future learning goals to guide the planning or ensure resources are readily available.
It has the following strengths
• Practitioners build warm and caring relationships with children and the well-established key person system helps babies and children feel secure and form firm attachments.
• Partnership working with parents and other professionals is recognised as valuable to help each child succeed to his/her potential and aid the transition process.
Inspection activities
The inspector observed samples of activities taking place in all children’s rooms and outdoors.
The inspector looked at children’s assessment records, planning documentation, evidence of practitioners suitability and a range of other documentation.
The inspector held meetings with the manager and operations manager.
The inspector carried out a joint observation and discussion with the manager and operations manager regarding the provision’s system for planning, observation and assessment for children’s learning”.