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Kids Planet Clifton Lodge

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
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5.0(3 Google reviews) ·228 Clifton Drive South, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 1HY · Lancashire
Number of places
97 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Kids Planet Clifton Lodge, located in Lytham St. Annes, provides all-year childcare for children aged 0-4 years. Inspected by Ofsted on 20 June 2024 and rated as 'Good' overall, the day nursery offers a warm and welcoming environment where children are happy and eager to attend.

Staff prioritise children's emotional well-being, building strong relationships with both children and parents from the outset. The day nursery fosters high expectations for children, promoting good behaviour, confidence, and self-esteem.

A key strength of Kids Planet Clifton Lodge is its well-sequenced curriculum, which includes a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities. Physical development is a strong focus; babies are encouraged to develop large-muscle skills through activities like 'tummy time', while older children enjoy energetic outdoor sessions with a sports coach, engaging in activities such as running and skipping.

The nursery effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they make good progress. Staff provide one-to-one support and collaborate with other professionals, with additional funding used to support extra sessions during holidays to aid transitions to school.

The curriculum for communication and language development is also effective, with staff broadening children's vocabulary and encouraging them to become confident communicators. Children at Kids Planet Clifton Lodge have opportunities to engage with their local community and learn about diversity, helping to prepare them for life in modern Britain.

Parental partnerships are highly valued, with staff working closely with families on initiatives like promoting good oral health, such as providing learning bags with stories to help children transition from dummy use.

What it's like

Children at Kids Planet Clifton Lodge are happy and eager to attend, receiving a warm welcome and emotional support from staff. Leaders and staff have high expectations, fostering good behaviour and confidence among children. The curriculum is well-sequenced with a strong focus on physical development, both indoors and outdoors.

Good Ofsted RatingChildcare 0-4 YearsStrong Physical DevelopmentSEND SupportEffective Communication CurriculumCommunity Engagement

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Clifton Lodge

Last inspected 20 June 2024

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children at Kids Planet Clifton Lodge are happy and eager to attend, receiving a warm welcome and emotional support from staff. Leaders and staff have high expectations, fostering good behaviour and confidence among children. The curriculum is well-sequenced with a strong focus on physical development, both indoors and outdoors.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff have created a well-sequenced curriculum with a good variety of indoor and outdoor experiences, with the curriculum for physical development being a key strength of this nursery.
  • Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress in all areas of their learning and development.
  • The curriculum for communication and language development is effective.
  • Children have many opportunities to become part of their local community and learn about the world around them.
  • Staff successfully support children with SEND and pride themselves on the support they give to families.
  • Parent partnership is a key strength.
  • Staff feel supported and valued in their roles.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to consistently shape and adapt their teaching to implement the curriculum during all parts of the day
  • 2support staff to understand and apply consistent approaches to managing behaviour that ensures all children understand the impact their behaviours have on themselves and others.
Inspection #10339466 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

having stories that they can read with their children helps them to be ready to give up using dummies.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress in all areas of their learning and development. Staff successfully support children with SEND and pride themselves on the support they give to families. Staff provide children with one-to-one support and work with other professionals to help children with SEND achieve their best possible outcomes. Additional funding has been used to fund extra sessions throughout holiday periods to ensure smoother transitions into school and children's next stage in learning.

Outdoor space

Leaders and staff have created a well-sequenced curriculum with a good variety of indoor and outdoor experiences, with the curriculum for physical development being a key strength of this nursery. Older children spend time with the sports coach in the outdoors. They enjoy activities that raise their heart rates, such as running and skipping.

Google Reviews of Kids Planet Clifton Lodge

5.0
(3 Google reviews)

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Inspection history

Date: June 2024

  • August 2024Good
  • June 2024Good

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