Kids Planet Durham

Kids Planet Durham is a Good-rated nursery (first inspection, June 2025) operating under the legacy 4-area framework. This analysis maps findings to the November 2025 7-area framework: Safeguarding is Met (effective arrangements, positive culture); Inclusion is Strong Standard (excellent SEND support, partnership working, targeted resources); Curriculum and Teaching is Expected Standard (strong understanding of approach, but teaching not consistently tailored to individual next steps); Achievement is Strong Standard (children make strong progress, particularly those with SEND); Behaviour, Attitudes and Establishing Routines is Strong Standard (positive attitudes, good behaviour, clear understanding of routines); Welfare and Well-being is Strong Standard (safe, content, happy children, close relationships, excellent parent partnerships); Leadership and Governance is Strong Standard (highly reflective leaders, targeted training, staff well-being focus). The single area for improvement identified by the inspector concerns differentiation and personalisation of teaching to individual next steps during experiences. Overall score: 78 (Good). Investment focus is Priority 2 (High Priority) to move Curriculum and Teaching from Expected to Strong Standard, with supporting Priority 3 recommendations to strengthen other areas toward Exceptional.