Stanley's at Jarrow

Store Street Manchester M1 2WD Telephone: 0300 123 1231 Fax: 0300 123 3159 Minicom: 0161 618 8524 Email: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk Web: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Stanley's at Jarrow Jarrow Children's centre Staple Road Jarrow Tyne and Wear NE32 3QL Our Reference EY472497

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Dear South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

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Monitoring for provision judged as inadequate

An Ofsted inspector, Julie Morrison, monitored your provision on 16/07/2014 following your inspection where the provision was judged to be inadequate.

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Outcome of monitoring

As a result of our inspection on 20/05/2014, we sent you a notice to improve. If you were set actions at the inspection, or as a result of our subsequent monitoring or investigations, these are included at the end of this letter unless we have already verified that they have been completed.

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Outcome of monitoring

During the monitoring visit the inspector discussed with you the steps you have taken to address the action raised in the notice to improve. The inspector also spoke with the manager of the nursery, members of staff and the representative from your local authority. The inspector observed the procedures you have taken to ensure that the outdoor space is secure.

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Outcome of monitoring

The inspector found that you took immediate action to ensure that the gate in the outdoor area is secure to prevent children leaving the premises and to eliminate the risk of unauthorised adults entering the premises. The inspector observed that a secure padlock has been put on the gate and that daily checks are now carried out to ensure that this is in place each day, prior to children arriving. This helps to safeguard children.

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Outcome of monitoring

The inspector also found that you are making good progress in addressing the recommendations raised at the inspection. This includes, supporting staff through training, discussion and planning, to provide further opportunities for children to develop their communication and language skills. The inspector also found that you have purchased new equipment and you are using this equipment to encourage children to become more independent at snack time. This has had a positive impact on children's language and self-care skills.

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Outcome of monitoring

The inspector found that you have welcomed support from your local authority who continue to work with you to evaluate and develop your practice. You have completed a detailed action plan to address the action and recommendations raised at the inspection. In addition, you have a comprehensive development plan in place for the nursery. This helps you to continue to make and sustain further improvements.

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Outcome of monitoring

Having considered all the evidence, the inspector is of the opinion that the setting has taken prompt and effective action to address the points for improvement.

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Next steps

The next step will be a full inspection.

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Next steps

I hope that you have found the visit helpful in promoting improvement in your setting. If you have any further queries please contact us on the number at the top of this letter.

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Next steps

Nick Hudson National Director, Early Education

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Action Due date Closed date

ensure the gate in the outdoor area is secure to prevent children leaving the nursery premises independently and to eliminate the risk of unauthorised adults being able to enter the premises. 09/06/2014 16/07/2014

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