Setting EY462366

Report for Childcare on Domestic Premises

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 April 2016 6 May 2014

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 The provider does not meet all requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register. She is currently using unregistered premises in the house next door and has not informed Ofsted of this change to her registration.  Recruitment procedures are not effective. The provider does not ensure that all staff have completed a Disclosure and Barring Service check or that other suitability checks are carried out. This puts children's safety at risk.  Some staff have a poor awareness of child protection issues, including the reporting procedures. Staff lack understanding of keeping children safe during play and when eating, and do not check sleeping children regularly, putting children at further risk.  The provider does not meet space requirements, limiting children's play areas.  The provider does not monitor staff practice effectively to improve the quality of teaching. Children do not make adequate progress. Staff lack awareness of how to

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This provision is inadequate

assess children's learning effectively to plan what they need to learn next.  Children do not have access to age-appropriate toys and resources. Staff do not consistently support young children's communication and language development.  Self-evaluation is not used adequately to identify and tackle weaknesses in practice.

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It has the following strengths

 Parents receive daily feedback about their children's day and the provider offers flexible arrangements to help parents' work commitments.

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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 that Ofsted is notified of any changes to the registration, including to the address used for childcare, the use of other premises for that childcare, and any changes which may affect the space available to the children 11/05/2016

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 implement effective systems to obtain enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks for all staff, and to record the identity checks and vetting processes which have been completed, to ensure all staff's suitability to work with children 11/05/2016

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 improve all staff's understanding of the safeguarding policies and procedures and ensure they are all able to identify and act on any safeguarding issues to protect children from harm 11/05/2016

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 improve all staff's understanding of risk assessment to minimise risks to children, with particular regard to choking hazards from food and play resources 11/05/2016

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 implement effective procedures to ensure that sleeping children are checked regularly 11/05/2016

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 ensure that the premises and equipment are organised in a way that meets the children's needs and space requirements 11/05/2016

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 supervise staff practice effectively to raise the quality of teaching and improve outcomes for children 11/05/2016

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

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 improve staff's knowledge of how to assess children's needs accurately and plan effectively to address their next steps in all areas of learning 11/05/2016

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 improve staff's knowledge and skills in supporting children's communication and language development 11/05/2016

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Due Date

 review the learning environment so children can access a suitable and interesting range of toys and resources that reflect their different ages, abilities and interests, to help them make good progress. 11/05/2016

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Inspection activities

 This inspection took place following the risk assessment process.  The inspector held discussions with the provider about observations of staff practice.  The inspector checked the documentation the group uses to support their practices.  The inspector observed children's play and the interactions from staff.  The inspector talked to parents to obtain their views about the group.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The provider has extended her provision into the house next door and has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to her childcare premises. Safeguarding is ineffective. The provider's recruitment procedures are inadequate, which puts children at risk. Not all staff have completed a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify their suitability, and the provider does not carry out other checks consistently, such as references. Some staff lack understanding of the safeguarding procedures. They do not understand what to do if they have a concern about a child's welfare. Staff lack a clear understanding of protecting children's safety at all times. For example, they allow young babies to eat play dough and do not make sure children are sitting down while eating snacks. There is no consistent procedure for checking on sleeping children. All these issues put children's safety at risk. There are arrangements for staff supervision. However, this is ineffective in monitoring

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

their practice. The provider does not use her self-evaluation process effectively to identify weaknesses and make targeted improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Staff do not have a secure knowledge of how children learn and the quality of teaching is poor. Staff make some observations and assessments of children's development, but these are not sufficient to help them plan effectively to meet children's individual needs. Staff do not ensure that there is enough space for children to play. They do not ensure the environment is well set-out so that all children can make free choices in their play. For example, toddlers play in one room which is too small and cramped to meet their needs. They do not play purposefully and are not engaged. Staff do not recognise when to interact with children to extend their learning. For example, they do not promote children's communication and language skills consistently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare is compromised. The provider has a poor understanding of secure recruitment procedures and has not identified the weaknesses in safeguarding children. Nonetheless, staff support children's emotional well-being and overall, children's behaviour is good. Children have opportunities for fresh air and outdoor play, which promotes their health effectively. For example, staff make good use of the garden to encourage children to run, climb and be active as they develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make adequate progress. They do not learn how to be safe or develop all necessary social skills. For example, they are allowed to eat snacks while playing. Children's communication skills are insufficiently developed and they are not motivated or challenged in their learning. They are not prepared well for school and future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462366 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1045468 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 45

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Telephone number

Penny's House registered in 2013 and operates from residential premises in Hendon in the London Borough of Barnet. The setting is open from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, for 48 weeks of the year. The setting employs 12 staff; of whom, six hold early years qualifications. The provider is also a registered childminder.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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