Kiddiwinks 16

In March 2024, children at Kiddiwinks 16 discussed stories, brushed their teeth to music and played in a home area. Based at Belmont Primary School in Guisborough, it has 26 places in total. At its 19 March 2024 inspection, Ofsted rated the nursery Good and found safeguarding effective, with children comfortable seeking help from staff.

The account below describes nursery life in March 2024. Children attending then were aged two to eight; that age span describes attendance at the time.

In March 2024, children could choose resources themselves, including small animal toys and the home area. Adult-led activities sat alongside independent play, giving children opportunities both to follow an interest and to join a shared task.

The early years foundation stage sets requirements for children's learning, development and care. Here, the March 2024 activities included stories, singing and conversation: children practised listening, shared ideas and heard unfamiliar words modelled by adults. Books also introduced celebrations across cultures and religions, connecting discussion to the wider world.

At the March 2024 inspection, Ofsted identified inconsistent attention to individual learning goals, including missed chances to develop pencil grip and mathematical understanding, and recommended further development of staff teaching skills. Enjoyment of an activity was therefore not always matched by a clear next learning step.

In March 2024, staff gathered family information before children started and adapted settling arrangements, using favourite resources to help children feel comfortable. Praise recognised effort and positive behaviour, while children struggling to take turns received encouragement to try again.

Developmental assessments helped staff identify possible delays, with referrals to other agencies when concerns arose. Staff also worked with families and other settings children attended, supporting continuity between their different routines.

Health learning was practical. In March 2024, children discussed germs, learnt about handwashing and practised toothbrushing with music; staff also coordinated toilet learning with parents. These were everyday opportunities to practise independence.

The address is Belmont Primary School, Lauderdale Drive, Guisborough, TS14 7BS. Sharing the school site does not guarantee a Reception place.

In March 2024, opening hours were 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday in term time, with flexible hours during school holidays. Funded early education was offered for children aged two, three and four at that date.

• Individual learning. The March 2024 teaching concern involved both adult-led activities and independent play. On a visit, ask how staff now adapt an activity to each child's next learning step.
• School-site setting. Belmont Primary School shares the site, but nursery attendance does not guarantee Reception admission. Keep the school application separate from the childcare decision.

Kiddiwinks 16 suits families drawn to a school-site nursery with an emphasis on conversation, social routines and practical independence. Its March 2024 account covered term-time attendance and flexible holiday hours. The Good judgement provides a dated quality benchmark; the teaching recommendation makes individualised learning the clearest point to explore on a visit.