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Kindred St.Ives
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Kindred St.Ives was rated Good across all areas in June 2025, representing a decline from Outstanding at the previous inspection in July 2019. The setting demonstrates strong foundations in safeguarding, inclusion, and behaviour management, with staff creating an engaging environment that promotes children's emotional security and learning. However, two specific areas require attention: outdoor curriculum planning is not consistently implemented to support all children's progress, and baby provision lacks consistent alignment with individual developmental stages. The nursery has good parent engagement, effective SEND support, and strong communication development practices. This analysis maps the legacy 4-area framework (Quality of Education, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership & Management) to the November 2025 7-area structure, with Quality of Education informing Curriculum & Teaching and Achievement, Behaviour & Attitudes mapping directly, Personal Development informing Inclusion and Welfare & Well-being, and Leadership & Management mapping to Leadership & Governance.
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-centred culture
SafeguardingClear protocols
InclusionSEND collaboration
Areas for improvement
InclusionOutdoor access consistency
InclusionBaby activity matching
Curriculum and TeachingOutdoor planning consistency
Curriculum and TeachingBaby activity matching
Availability & Fees
Fees at this nursery vary depending on age.
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Location of Kindred St.Ives
Compass Point Business Park, Stocks Bridge Way, ST. IVES, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5JL
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