Glowing inspection report for Wester Ross outdoor nursery Kinder Croft
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Kinder Croft CIC Outdoor Nursery has received a glowing inspection report from the Care Inspectorate. Kinder Croft which is located in Leckmelm woods on the outskirts of Ullapool, takes care of up to 18 children aged 2 to 14–years–old.
The unique nursery offers children a wide range of outdoor exploration and learning, giving children control over their playtime.
The inspection, which took place on December 7 and December 15, highlighted how children at the outdoor nursery were "developing curiosity, imagination, and problem solving skills through high quality play experience."
Following the inspection, the nursery received a grade 5 meaning 'very good', for their care and learning, setting, and their staff team. They also received a grade 4 meaning 'good' for their leadership.
The report said: "Staff were all extremely committed and motivated to provide children with a service of a very high standard, and worked well as a team. Staff used personal plans to enhance individualised care, support and learning opportunities. Staff recognised children as individuals and provided them with sensitive and responsive care, it was clear that they knew the children well and were able to discuss their personalities, and what they were supporting the children to achieve.
"The children had access to a wealth of engaging and challenging resources and activities: open–ended and natural resources, mud kitchen, digging area, extensive loose parts, den building, water play, fire skills and wood skills.
"We observed the children moving comfortably and confidently around the site and selecting various activities, either on their own or in small groups. Their natural environment continuously challenged and developed their physical confidence. Children attending the service were kept safe through the various robust risk assessment and safety checks which were in place to ensure hazards were minimised."
The full report can be found online.
