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Kids Planet Hollingarth # Kids Planet Hollingarth Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2022) · 1 Prospect Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9AA · Westmorland and Furness Number of places 58 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2022 Local authority Westmorland and Furness About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Kids Planet Hollingarth is a childcare setting located in Barrow-in-Furness, providing care for children aged 0-4 years. Open all year round from Monday to Friday, with sessions running from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, the nursery offers a vibrant and thoughtfully resourced environment where children eagerly engage in their learning. The nursery focuses on supporting children in age-specific rooms, encouraging them to choose activities and access resources independently. Since reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic, staff have particularly focused on helping children learn to play in small groups, fostering good behaviour and turn-taking. The curriculum is carefully planned to ensure children make progress from their individual starting points, with staff in each room focusing on children's interests to facilitate learning through play. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are actively included and supported, with staff seeking advice from outside agencies and securing funding for resources, such as a sensory room, to aid their development. Kids Planet Hollingarth maintains strong communication with parents through online diaries, sharing achievements and plans, and valuing insights into families' cultures, contributing to a strong sense of belonging for the children. The nursery was rated as 'Good' by Ofsted following its inspection on 7 June 2022. What it's like Children thrive in this vibrant and thoughtfully resourced nursery, eagerly approaching the door ready to start their day. Staff support children in age-specific rooms to think about what they would like to do and how to access resources, leading to happy engagement in learning. Children feel secure to express their ideas and develop positive self-esteem through active participation facilitated by staff. Vibrant and thoughtfully resourced Good preparation for school Health and diet awareness Inclusive SEND support Strong parent communication ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Hollingarth Last inspected 7 June 2022 · Susie Millward Sampson 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 thrive in this vibrant and thoughtfully resourced nursery, eagerly approaching the door ready to start their day. Staff support children in age-specific rooms to think about what they would like to do and how to access resources, leading to happy engagement in learning. Children feel secure to express their ideas and develop positive self-esteem through active participation facilitated by staff. Inspector highlights - Children thrive in a vibrant and thoughtfully resourced nursery. - Children are well prepared for school and independently select and use a range of equipment. - Staff promote health, and parents appreciate advice on children's diets and routines. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are actively included and supported, with staff seeking advice from outside agencies and sourcing funding for resources. - Staff regularly communicate with parents using online diaries to share plans and achievements, and they take time to find out about families' cultures. Areas to develop - 1 consider ways to incorporate messages about the appropriate use of screens as part of teaching children about health and well-being. Inspection #10234526 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188043) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kids Planet Hollingarth Inspection date Jun 2022 Inspection no. 10234526 Lead inspector Susie Millward Sampson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188043)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317378) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kids-planet-hollingarth-la13-9aa-317378) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are actively included and supported. Staff seek advice from outside agencies to find ways of adapting to the needs of individual children. They source funding to provide resources that help children to make progress in different areas of learning. For instance, a sensory room provides a quiet area for focused interactions. Children learn to focus their attention and develop their communication skills. Inspection history Date: November 2011 - June 2022 Good - October 2016 Good - October 2012 Good - November 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Kids Planet Hollingarth ### What is Kids Planet Hollingarth working on improving? ### How does Kids Planet Hollingarth support children with SEND? ### Which funded hours does Kids Planet Hollingarth accept? ### What part of the country is Kids Planet Hollingarth in? ### When is Kids Planet Hollingarth open? ## Nearby day nurseries in Barrow-in-Furness Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Kids Planet Hollingarth. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Lynwood Ashtree Day Nursery Barrow-In-Furness · LA13 9NG 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/lynwood-ashtree-day-nursery-la13-9ng-ey253530) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Happy Tots Day Nursery Barrow-In-Furness · LA13 9JY 4.8(6 reviews) ](/nursery/happy-tots-day-nursery-limited-la13-9jy-ey470000) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Parkside Academy Baby Room Barrow-In-Furness · LA13 9BY ](/nursery/parkside-academy-baby-room-la13-9by-2695547) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Ramsden Robins Pre Nursery Barrow-In-Furness · LA14 1AN ](/nursery/ramsden-robins-pre-nursery-la14-1an-ey538141) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Kids Planet Old Vicarage Barrow-In-Furness · LA14 5SS ](/nursery/kids-planet-old-vicarage-la14-5ss-317407) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Cheeky Monkeys Childcare Barrow-In-Furness · LA13 9PA ](/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-childcare-la13-9pa-ey404548) [See all nurseries in Barrow-in-Furness →](/search?q=Barrow-in-Furness) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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