Or-Kids

Or-Kids Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY358773 Inspection date 14/11/2011 Inspector Laura Hoyland

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Setting address The Community Centre, 17 Rowan Avenue Mews, NETHERTON, Huddersfield, HD4 7WH Telephone number 07835 733 984 Email janet72002@yahoo.co.uk Type of setting Childcare - Non-Domestic to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the setting

Or-Kids was registered in 2007 and is privately owned and managed. The setting operates from Netherton Community Centre in Netherton, Huddersfield. The setting is open Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 8.45am and 3.30pm to 6pm, term time only. A maximum of 24 children aged from three to eight years old may attend the setting at any one time. The setting is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. Children come from the local infant and junior school and walk to and from the schools. All staff hold appropriate childcare qualifications to level 3.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children's safety and welfare is compromised because staff to child ratios are not adequately maintained, policies and procedures are not sufficiently robust and the setting does not conduct safety checks to minimise risks to children. There are weaknesses in how the setting is led and managed and staff do not have sufficient knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage to help children progress sufficiently in all areas of their learning and development. Other areas of children's care are sound and children show they are happy and enjoy their time in the setting. Staff have developed adequate partnerships with parents and carers and liaise with them daily. Staff are aware of the settings weaknesses but do not strive to secure improvement effectively.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 ensure that the requirements for adult to child ratios are met at all times (Suitable people) 28/11/2011

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further?

 request written permission from parents for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 28/11/2011

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further?

 conduct an annual risk assessment that includes aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis and keep a record of these particular aspects and when and by whom they have been checked (Suitable premises, environment and equipment)(also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 28/11/2011

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further?

 ensure there is an effective behaviour management 28/11/2011 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 policy (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare)(also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register)  plan and provide experiences which are appropriate to each child's stage of development as they progress towards the early learning goals (Organisation). 28/11/2011

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further?

To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 lead and encourage a culture of reflective practice, self-evaluation and informed discussion to identify the setting's strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children.

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the early years provision

Staff have attended safeguarding training and have had Criminal Record Bureau Checks to ensure they are suitable to work with children. However, children are inadequately safeguarded in the setting as staff to child ratios are not adhered to. This means that children's welfare in the early years range is impacted on as staff are not deployed effectively to meet the needs of all children. Permission to access medical treatment is not obtained in the event of an emergency for all children and this means that children are not safeguarded in the event of a medical emergency. Staff have, however, attended paediatric first aid training. In addition, risk assessments have not been conducted and the environment is not adequately assessed to ensure children can move around freely and safely within the setting. These are breaches of regulations.

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the early years provision

Children are able to select from an appropriate range of resources, which staff allow the children to freely access. However, planning for children is poor because staff have insufficient knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This means children's individual learning and development needs are not adequately met they cannot make sufficient progress towards the early learning goals. Staff are keen to improve the provision for children and are able to identify their strengths, although, self-evaluation does not identify significant issues. As a result, many aspects of leadership and management are weak and children are not adequately supported. For example, the setting does not have a behaviour management policy and therefore, children are not consistently made aware of rules and boundaries.

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the early years provision

Staff have formed sound relationships with parents and liaise with them on a daily basis. Parents are welcomed into the setting and spend time playing with their children before they leave. Staff ensure parents have access to important information, for example, there is a parent noticeboard in the entrance. This means that parents are kept up-to-date with what is happening in the setting. While there are satisfactory equal opportunities and inclusion policies in place, the practice is not inclusive enough as staff do not plan effectively to meet children's individual needs. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Most children display a sense of belonging and are developing confidence and self- esteem. For example, children talk in friendship groups and become excited when they are able to access the table football. However, children have little understanding of how to keep themselves and others safe. For example, children repeatedly climb on tables and older children pull chairs from under younger children. Staff try to reinforce positive behaviour by asking children to be careful but children continue to be disruptive at times, demonstrating their lack of understanding about rules and boundaries, which impacts on their ability to stay safe.

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and outcomes for children

Children are beginning to show an understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, they are encouraged to choose healthy snacks and are rewarded for making healthy choices. Children follow appropriate hygiene routines, for instance, they wash their hands prior to snack time and wipe the tables. Staff provide healthy and nutritious snacks for the children who sit in friendship groups and enjoy the social time. Children are able to access the local park to engage in physical exercise and the staff regularly take them on the way back from school. The staff sufficiently meet children's health, physical and dietary needs.

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and outcomes for children

Effective planning systems are not in place to ensure that children make enough progress towards the early learning goals and as a consequence, children do not make adequate progress in relation to their starting points. Most children play independently and access a wide range or resources. However, children's learning and development is not extended to ensure they continue to develop and achieve. For example, there is not a suitable range of culturally diverse resources and this restricts children's knowledge and understanding of the world.

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and outcomes for children

Staff support children to make get well cards for an ill friend and this helps children to develop their creativity as well as their emotional development. However, activities are not sufficiently extended to support children's progress towards the early learning goals. Children have access to a wide range of construction materials and work well with their peers to construct objects and proudly share their achievements with staff. Children have access to a library area which the setting has established to promote children's communication, language and literacy. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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Early Years Foundation Stage

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 4 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 4 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 4

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 4 The extent to which children feel safe 4 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 4 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 4

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Stage

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment). 28/11/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (How the childcare provision is organised) 28/11/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment). 28/11/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (How the childcare provision is organised). 28/11/2011

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