Red Kite Children's Day Nursery

Ofsted rating for Red Kite Children's Day Nursery

Last inspected 30 May 2024

What it's like to attend

• Children build strong bonds with staff, who are kind and friendly. Staff praise children for taking turns as they play in the sand and water play.
• Children demonstrate high self-esteem and confidently talk about what they are doing, proudly telling visitors about their visits to school.
• Children enjoy learning and make choices as they play, developing a good understanding of mathematics.
• Children benefit from fresh air and exercise in the nursery's extensive and stimulating outdoor area, with recently extended opportunities for outdoor learning.
• Staff help children to learn about cultural events and celebrations, planning activities for Chinese New Year and special events on World Down Syndrome Day.
• The manager supports staff's ongoing professional development, ensuring access to regular training that positively impacts outcomes for children, including those with SEND.
• Leaders and managers are proactive in seeking early help for children when needed, liaising effectively with other professionals and external agencies.
• Parents report happiness with the care and learning, praising supportive staff and brilliant activities, and recommend the nursery to other families.

• 1Set more ambitious targets for children's planned next steps for learning, to challenge children more and to help accelerate their progress.
• 2Extend staff practices to encourage the quieter, less confident children more in large-group activities to motivate their learning more effectively.