Lemon Tree Manchester Ltd

Lemon Tree Manchester Ltd 230 Plymouth Grove, Manchester, Lancashire, M13 0AS

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision is inadequate

 The registered provider is unable to provide evidence that all areas of the premises are fit for purpose and comply with the requirements of health and safety legislation.  Children are unable to play safely outdoors. Risk assessments have not been carried out to ensure that risks are identified and minimised, particularly with regard to the roof and the outdoor environment.  Staff do not always use the information gained from observations of children's learning to identify the next steps and inform future planning. Assessments of children's progress are not always accurate and staff do not consistently highlight gaps in children's learning.  The planning for older children's play experiences does not always take into account children's interests, individual needs, current stages of development or what they need to learn next. Older children are not supported to make at least good progress in their

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It has the following strengths

 Younger children are generally supported well by staff. The range of activities provided by staff focuses on supporting children's communication and language skills, physical development and personal, social and emotional development. This helps to build a solid foundation for children's future learning.  Many of the staff speak different languages and provide strong support for children who speak English as an additional language.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 provide evidence that all areas of the premises are fit for purpose; also provide evidence of compliance to the requirements of health and safety legislation 09/02/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that robust risk assessments are carried out and all reasonable steps to remove, minimise and manage risks are taken, with particular regard to risks associated with the outdoor environment. 09/02/2016

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 make more accurate assessments of children's progress, and highlight gaps in children's learning in a timely manner and secure interventions when needed 26/02/2016

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Due Date

 use the information gained from regular observations of children, taking account of older children's individual needs, current stages of development and what they need to learn next when planning their play experiences. 26/02/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching in all age groups during activities inside and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's assessment records and discussed the systems for planning children's play experiences.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector looked at documentation, including the manager's self-evaluation and the evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector held a meeting with the provider and manager. She discussed the policy and procedures for identifying and assessing risks in the nursery outdoor environment, and viewed daily risk assessments carried out by staff.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents with a member of staff present to translate the questions asked and answers given. She also spoke to some staff and

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Inspection activities

children during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. Children's safety, particularly in the outdoor environment, is compromised due to a number of hazards. The registered provider is unable to provide evidence that the newly erected large roof meets health and safety requirements and is safe and secure for children to play underneath. General outdoor risk assessments are carried out each day by management and staff, but these are ineffective and do not highlight the areas that are a significant risk to children's safety and well-being. Concrete brick pillars are left exposed and the outdoor surface is in a bad state of repair. In addition, side fences that have been removed or broken are patched up with wood and the area is dark and gloomy, which restricts children's visibility. Staff demonstrate a suitable understanding of the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child in their care. Staff attend safeguarding training, which helps consolidate their

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

knowledge of child protection. The manager makes suitable use of performance management systems. She regularly meets with staff and reviews the effectiveness of their teaching. Staff are qualified in early years, with some of the staff being supported to gain further qualifications. The manager has recognised staff would benefit from training to enhance their interactions with children. She has worked closely with staff, observing them and modelling effective teaching, which is beginning to have a positive impact on improving the quality of their teaching overall.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The planning of activities for older children and the assessments staff make of all children's development and learning are not yet good enough. Staff do not always use the information they gather from their observations to accurately assess children's development and highlight any gaps in their learning. Staff use positive interactions with all children. Younger children benefit from challenging activities. Staff plan activities they know younger children will really enjoy. Younger children explore different textures using different tools, including their hands, feet and whole bodies. Staff support younger children's exploration by joining in, using age-appropriate language and repeating new words. However, staff working with older children focus too much on themes. Some older children show little interest in the theme and some of the activities do not always take into account children's individual stages of development or what they need to learn next. Older

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

children are beginning to learn some basic key skills needed for their next stage in learning. They have opportunities to write letters in their name and use mathematical language during play and routines.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's safety and welfare are significantly compromised. This is due to the ineffective identification of hazards and risks in the outdoor environment. The general outdoor provision is in a poor state of repair and is not safe. As previously stated, the outdoor surface is in poor condition and uneven with raised concrete flags. During the inspection, children fell over due to stepping into holes in the ground. Furthermore, children attempting to ride tricycles got their wheels stuck, which resulted in children falling off. The equipment available outside does not ignite children's interest. Relationships between staff, children and parents are in place. All children have a key person, who works with parents to gather care information when children first start. Children are generally well behaved and older children show respect for their friends and staff. Children eat healthy meals and snacks, and staff support children's understanding of what constitutes a healthy

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

lifestyle through activities and discussions.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Overall, children are making steady progress, including those in receipt of early education funding. They are gaining some of the basic skills needed to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487688 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1008743 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 23 Number of children on roll 32 Name of provider Lemon Tree Manchester Ltd Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07725986468

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Setting details

Lemon Tree Manchester Ltd was registered in 2015. It is one of three nurseries owned by the registered person. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff, including the manager. Of these, nine hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am 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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