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Kids Planet Donisthorpe
Good£500£4,000
£20k£150k
Annual Saving
£6,710
Monthly Saving
£559
Saving %
31%
Kids Planet Donisthorpe received a Good rating across all four legacy framework areas (Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management) in August 2024. This analysis maps those findings to the November 2025 seven-area framework. The nursery demonstrates strong relationships, effective teaching strategies, and good safeguarding arrangements. Two key improvement areas were identified by the inspector: strengthening parent communication about children's progress and learning next steps, and refining daily routines to minimize interruptions to children's engagement. The setting is well-positioned for progression to Strong Standard across most areas with targeted investments in communication systems and routine optimization.
Inspection Overview
Safeguarding
Met
Inclusion
Expected Standard
Curriculum and Teaching
Expected Standard
Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour, Attitudes and Establishing Routines
Expected Standard
Children's Welfare and Well-being
Expected Standard
Leadership and Governance
Expected Standard
Key Insights From The Inspection
Likes
SafeguardingEffective arrangements
SafeguardingChild-focused culture
SafeguardingClear protocols
InclusionSEND support
Areas for improvement
InclusionParent communication
InclusionHome support guidance
Curriculum and TeachingRoutine flow
Curriculum and TeachingEngagement continuity
Availability & Fees
Fees at this nursery vary depending on age.
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Location of Kids Planet Donisthorpe
Kingfisher Day Nursery, 48 Hill Street, Donisthorpe, Swadlincote, DE12 7PL
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