Kingsway Children's Centre

Quality Awards Achieved Steps to Quality Step 3 - 07/03/2013

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Age groups Looks after children aged between 0 years 5 months and 8 years 0 months

Funding available 2, 3, 4, Offers Extended Entitlement (30 hours)

We offer 30 hours funding places between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm.

Special Needs Caters for children with special needs.
Kingsway Children’s Centre is a full day care centre on North Lindsey College campus registered for 90 children from 5 months to 8 years. The centre has designated parent parking which allows for easy drop off and collection of children. All rooms are on one level therefore making easy access for wheelchairs, standing/walking frames, hoists etc. All rooms have access to the outdoor environment to facilitate free flow play. In addition the centre can utilise other college facilities such as the dance studio, air cabin, small animal unit, wooded area, hairdressing, events centre, library etc. In August 2015 after an Ofsted inspection the centre was awarded ‘Outstanding’ for a second time as it was previously awarded this status in October 2011. Ofsted 2015 stated “Staff have excellent knowledge and understanding of how children play, learn and develop. They guide children’s learning exceptionally well with outstanding teaching strategies, precise assessments and planning for individual children”. The centre has excellent links with other professionals/agencies and has recent experience in completing referrals such as Speech and Language, Education Psychologist, Early Help and EHC assessment (Education and Health Care needs assessment). All practitioners working in the centre are highly qualified with a strong commitment to continued professional development. Qualifications of practitioners range from Level 3 in Childcare, Learning and Development to Level 6 BA (Hons) Degree in Early Childhood Studies and Early Years Professional Status. Ofsted also stated “The high levels of qualified staff together with exceptional teaching practice, has a positive impact on the learning experiences provided for children. Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language is exceptional.” The centre has two designated SEN co-ordinators as well as other practitioners who have had many years’ experience working with children with additional needs and disabilities. Ofsted confirmed “There is excellent two-way communication, which helps promote continuity in children’s care and learning. Parents and staff share the targets set for their child’s learning and development, and staff offer suggestions to help support these at home.” The centre has won North Lincolnshire’s ‘Nursery of the Year’ award in 2004, 2008, 2009 and 2010 which was voted by the children’s parents. Additionally the centre has also achieved Step Three in the Local Authorities ‘Steps to Quality’ programme. The centre is now undertaking further programmes of quality improvement such as “Achieving Early and Basic Skills quality mark” to ensure children are given the best start in life. After an inspection by North Lincolnshire Council’s Food Standards Agency, the centre was awarded the highest food hygiene rating scheme (5 stars) for food hygiene practices. Our Aims To provide a safe, secure, happy and stimulating environment for children – enabling parents to study or pursue careers. To provide the kind of play that will encourage the individual growth and development of each child physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially. To give each child a wealth of new experiences to prepare for the years ahead.

Inspection Type Inspection (Early Years Register)
Ofsted rating is Outstanding
Last inspected on Wednesday, July 6, 2022