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Kids Planet Hoghton House

Ofsted: Expected standard·54-56 Hoghton Street, SOUTHPORT, PR9 0PQ · Sefton
Number of places
95 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Sefton

About this day nursery

Kids Planet Hoghton House, located on Hoghton Street in Southport and operating since 2024, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. The nursery prides itself on creating a warm and inclusive environment where children are happily welcomed by caring staff, separating confidently from their parents.

The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and is generally well-thought-out, with a particular focus on developing strong communication skills from an early age, though leaders are working to enhance the mathematics curriculum for babies. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well-supported, using visual timetables and tailored teaching methods to ensure they succeed.

Daily outdoor play in the garden offers engaging physical activities, promoting a healthy lifestyle. Well-considered stay-and-play sessions and understanding of each child’s interests help new children to settle in and feel safe.

The nursery achieved an "Expected standard" in its inspection on January 6, 2026, with safeguarding standards met, reflecting a commitment to children's welfare and development.

What it's like

Children are very warmly welcomed at this inclusive nursery by caring and happy staff. They arrive happy and leave happy, separating confidently from parents. Well-considered stay-and-play sessions and staffs understanding of each child’s interests help new children to feel safe and settle well. Children achieve well, develop independence, and enjoy playing with friends and staff, with group activities fostering respect for others.

Warm welcomeInclusive environmentStrong communication skillsEffective SEND supportDaily outdoor playSettling-in support

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2024

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Jan 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Hoghton House

Last inspected 6 January 2026

What it's like to attend

Children are very warmly welcomed at this inclusive nursery by caring and happy staff. They arrive happy and leave happy, separating confidently from parents. Well-considered stay-and-play sessions and staffs understanding of each child’s interests help new children to feel safe and settle well. Children achieve well, develop independence, and enjoy playing with friends and staff, with group activities fostering respect for others.

Inspector highlights

  • Children quickly develop secure knowledge of how to communicate well.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities experience success in their learning.
  • Children behave sensibly, internalising nursery rules and demonstrating good manners.
  • Staff provide meaningful and exciting physical play opportunities in the outdoor garden daily.
  • The curriculum is generally well-thought-out, with staff effectively checking what children know and planning next steps.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen staff's knowledge of delivering a mathematics curriculum for babies to support early mathematical development.
  • 2Strengthen babies' achievement in mathematics to secure depth of knowledge in this area of learning, to ensure they are well prepared and confident in learning about mathematics.
Inspection #2815408 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities experience success in their learning, using visual timetables to understand routines. Leaders and staff assess the needs of disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, adapting teaching to ensure all children learn the curriculum well.

Outdoor space

Staff ensure children access the outdoor garden daily, providing engaging physical play opportunities. Children enjoy being active outdoors, and staff teach them the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

6 January 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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