Tick Tocks Nursery

Tick Tocks Nursery Tick Tocks Nursery, Lawsons Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4PW

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2016 27 November 2014

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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 Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 Staff do not have a robust understanding of the signs and indicators of child abuse. As a result, children are not well protected from harm.  The quality of teaching is poor. Staff do not effectively plan for children's learning due to their limited knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Therefore children do not make the best possible progress in their learning.  Assessments of children's progress are not up to date. Children do not have next steps in their development identified, to help them to make good progress and support their readiness for school.  Parents are not regularly encouraged to share their knowledge of children's learning at home to inform planning for children's future learning.  Risk assessments are not fully completed and therefore hazards are not all identified which compromises children's safety.  The lack of a named deputy, the unavailability of staff suitability, recruitment, and

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This provision is inadequate

daily attendance records, results in breaches of the statutory requirements, which impacts on the quality of the provision and care for children.

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It has the following strengths

 Children's self-help and independent skills are promoted well as children are encouraged to wash their own plates and cutlery following lunch.  Children enjoy regular outdoor play which provides experiences for children to develop in their physical and creative development.

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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

 ensure there is a named deputy, who has the knowledge, skills and abilities to take charge of the setting in the absence of the manager 22/04/2016

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 ensure records are available and accessible on the premises, especially in relation to staff suitability and recruitment checks (with prior agreement from Ofsted, these may be kept securely off the premises) 22/04/2016

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

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 ensure the designated practitioner who has the lead responsibility for safeguarding children has the knowledge, skills and abilities to undertake the role. All staff should be trained to understand the safeguarding policy and procedures, and have up to date knowledge of safeguarding issues to keep children safe. 22/04/2016

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 complete an effective risk assessment which identifies risks, especially in relation to the storage of flammable materials and which includes fire extinguishers which are free from obstruction 22/04/2016

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 develop staff’s knowledge of the learning and development requirements to enable them to provide a broad range of challenging activities that cover the seven areas of learning and improve the quality of teaching 22/04/2016

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 ensure that staff members rigorously and consistently monitor children’s level of achievement by developing a secure understanding of the assessment process so all children make progress in their development, including a review of children's progress between the ages of two and three years. 22/04/2016

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 implement a system which encourages parents to share their knowledge of children's learning at home. Practitioners should use this information to inform planning for the child's next steps in their learning 22/04/2016

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 ensure an accurate daily record is maintained of the names of the children being cared for on the premises, their hours of attendance and the names of each child's key person 22/04/2016

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 develop children's knowledge and understanding about similarities and differences between themselves and others. 22/04/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspectors toured the premises and observed the children during their play.  The inspectors looked at a range of documentation including nursery policies and procedures, records of children's progress, staff files and the nursery's self-evaluation form.  The inspectors talked to parents who were available on the day of inspection to seek their views.  The inspectors spoke to the manager and staff about key children, planning, activities and safeguarding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. Staff have insufficient knowledge and understanding of abuse, or the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child, which impacts on how well children are protected. Management do not effectively monitor the consistency of practice or teaching and learning throughout the nursery. However, the manager is new in post and is working with a new staff team; some of the areas for development have been identified but this does not take account of the views of parents and children. Implementation of changes to practice has begun but it is too early to see the impact of those changes. Breaches of requirements, in relation to a named deputy who has the knowledge and skills to take charge in the manager’s absence, required documentation not being available and ineffective risk assessments of the premises, especially in relation to ensuring fire equipment is free from obstruction, results in children's safety being

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The quality of teaching is poor. Children's learning is not effectively planned for due to staff's limited knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Staff have insufficient understanding about why activities are provided and the learning objectives of activities. Also assessments of children's progress are not regularly completed, all of which results in children not making the best possible progress in their learning, especially in relation to being ready for school. Parent’s knowledge of their child is not always taken account of or used to inform assessments of what children know and can do. However, children's independent skills are promoted well as children are encouraged to wash their own plates and cutlery at lunch time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Relationships between staff and children are positive. Very young children regularly receive cuddles and reassurance from staff, which helps them feel secure. However, care plans for children who require them have not been completed which results in children's individual needs not always being met. Children receive praise when they achieve and behave well, which helps in developing their confidence and self-esteem. Meals are healthy and nutritious and children learn about being healthy as they are encouraged to clean the tables following lunch. Children receive and enjoy plenty of opportunities for physical activity outdoors, however activities outdoors are not well planned for and do not always follow children’s interests. Discussions to teach children about similarities and differences between themselves and others are minimal.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

The new manager has identified some of the areas for improvement. However the quality of teaching, planning, assessments of children's progress and safeguarding is weak which means that outcomes for children are inadequate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415258 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1037888 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 57 Number of children on roll 30 Name of provider Rumples Nursery Limited Date of previous inspection 27 November 2014 Telephone number 01253 820555

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Setting details

Tick Tocks Nursery was registered in 2009 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. It is situated in a detached property in the Thornton-Cleveleys area of Lancashire and is managed by Rumples Nursery Limited. The nursery serves the local area and is accessible to all children. It operates from two rooms on the ground floor and one room on the first floor and there is an enclosed area available for outdoor play. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. There are currently 32 children on roll, who are all in the early years age group. Children attend for a variety of sessions. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The nursery employs seven members of childcare staff, six of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications, including five staff with a qualification at level three and one member of

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staff with a qualification at level five. The nursery receives support from the local authority.

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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. 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. 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

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