The Red Roof Children's Day Nursery at Kinsley and Fitzwilliam Community Resource Centre

The Red Roof Children's Day Nursery at Kinsley and Fitzwilliam Community Resource Centre Wakefield Road, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 5BP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2015 13 February 2015

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is inadequate

 Assessments of children's progress are not accurate enough to identify gaps in their learning. Not all parents are kept informed about their children's progress and development.  Staff do not have a good understanding of how children learn or what they should be achieving. They do not take into account children's age or stage of development when planning activities. Overall, interactions between staff and children are poor.  Not all parents are informed about the activities their children are involved in or supported to continue their children's learning at home.  The provider does not effectively review practice. Lack of coaching and mentoring for staff means they are not supported to improve their skills and knowledge.

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It has the following strengths

 Staff have a suitable understanding of child protection issues. As a result, children are kept safe. Resource Centre, 30 June 2015 2 of 6

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 accurately assess children's progress by regularly observing them to understand their levels of achievement, their interests and their preferred ways of learning  consider the individual needs, interests and stage of development of each child, and use this information to plan suitably challenging and enjoyable experiences for each child in all of the areas of learning and development  make sure all parents know how children's learning and development is supported during their time at the nursery, and guide parents in how they can continue their children's learning at home  develop effective supervision for staff that identifies weaknesses in practice and provide support, coaching and training to help them to develop their skills and improve their personal effectiveness.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop effective systems for reviewing all aspects of the provision, so that strengths and weaknesses are accurately identified, and use the findings to devise targeted action plans that support improvement of the nursery.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the nursery manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager and provider. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the nursery's self-evaluation. She checked evidence of the suitability of staff working at the nursery.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspector

Nicola Dickinson Resource Centre, 30 June 2015 3 of 6

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who attend. This is inadequate

Staff do not complete regular and accurate assessments of children's development. Therefore, it is not possible to determine children's rate of progress, or if there are gaps in children's learning. Staff do not regularly involve parents in discussions about their children's ongoing progress. As a result, staff do not have a good understanding of children's individual abilities. Staff have started to obtain information about children's skills and interests from parents when children enter the nursery. However, they are not yet using the information to plan for children's learning. Consequently, planning is not tailored to children's individual needs and challenges set for children are often not age appropriate. For example, toddlers are expected to find similarities between a dark blue building block and a light blue spoon. Not all parents are kept informed about how their children's learning is promoted and they are not always supported to continue their

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who attend. This is inadequate

children's learning at home. Where significant gaps in children's learning have been identified by other professionals, the nursery welcomes support from outside agencies. This means children get some help to develop the skills they need for their future learning. The nursery provides a suitable range of resources. Staff promote early mathematics with children by counting with them. During children's play, staff sit with them and ask them questions that help them to share some of their ideas. Children are encouraged to share books and discuss what they see in the pictures. This supports children's communication skills. As a result, children develop some basic skills in preparation for school.

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requires improvement

Safety has improved since the last inspection. The provider has taken appropriate action to prevent anyone from gaining access to the nursery unnoticed. The reception area now has a barrier and security cameras, which monitor the area. Staff demonstrate an adequate understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. This means they can identify if a child might be at risk of harm or abuse. Staff conduct risk assessments to identify hazards in the environment. This ensures the physical environment is secure for children to play in. Children enjoy outdoor play in the fresh air. Staff have received training in how to manage children's behaviour and they now deal with unwanted behaviour appropriately. Staff praise the children, which promotes their self-esteem. Children are confident in the setting as they freely explore the resources available. Staff teach children to share and be kind. Children build relationships with each other, which

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requires improvement

helps to prepare them for their eventual moves to school. Staff know about children's care needs because they work appropriately with parents to find out about their individual requirements.

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provision is inadequate

The provider has not taken sufficient action to address all the weaknesses identified at previous inspections. They have worked with the local authority to develop action plans and make changes. However, they are not monitoring the impact of these to ensure they Resource Centre, 30 June 2015 4 of 6

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provision is inadequate

are improving the provision. The provider is not completing their own examination of their practice to identify strengths and weaknesses. Assessments of children's development are not reviewed to identify gaps in children's learning, in order to seek additional support if children need it. Learning opportunities provided for children are not successfully evaluated to ensure they meet children's needs. Consequently, children are not supported to make the best possible progress. Systems in place for monitoring staff performance are not effective. As a result, weaknesses in staff practice are not identified. There are no focused programmes of professional development to help staff improve their skills. Therefore, the nursery is not improving quickly enough to benefit the children who attend. Resource Centre, 30 June 2015 5 of 6

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Setting details

Unique reference number 322063 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1007033 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 29 Number of children on roll 75 Name of provider Kinsley & Fitzwilliam Learning & Community Centre Date of previous inspection 13 February 2015 Telephone number 01977 610931

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Setting details

The Red Roof Children's Day Nursery at Kinsley and Fitzwilliam Community Resource Centre was registered in 2000. The nursery employs 13 members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.45am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Setting details

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. Resource Centre, 30 June 2015 6 of 6

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Setting details

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Setting details

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