Oakfield Day Nursery.

Oakfield Day Nursery. 12 Pyles Thorne Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8DX

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 April 2016 18 July 2013

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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 Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The manager has a weak understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. This puts children at significant risk of harm. She failed to follow the correct procedures in response to an allegation against a member of staff.  Following an incident, the provider failed to ensure that the manager informed the relevant safeguarding agencies within the required timeframe or that she maintained confidentiality adequately.  The provider has failed to identify weaknesses in the implementation of the safeguarding policies and procedures.

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It has the following strengths

 Children make good progress and learn a wide range of skills to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. Staff observe, assess and monitor children's achievements and use this information well to plan for what children need to learn next.  Partnerships with other childcare professionals are strong. The effective sharing of information helps staff to build on what children learn elsewhere.  Children who have special educational needs or a disability receive good support. For example, staff work with parents to make sure that these children have the help they need to participate in activities fully.

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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 the safeguarding policy and procedures are adhered to, with particular regard to the action to take in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff and ensuring confidentiality is maintained 20/05/2016

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Due Date

 ensure agencies with statutory safeguarding responsibilities are notified about any child protection concerns without delay, including the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and, in emergencies, the police 20/05/2016

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Due Date

 ensure all staff understand the safeguarding policy and procedures. 20/05/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed staff and children engaged in learning activities, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to the provider, the manager, staff, parents and children.  The inspector examined the effectiveness of the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector reviewed processes for planning and monitoring children's progress.  The inspector sampled records and documentation, such as staff suitability checks and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The provider has not ensured that the manager, who is the designated safeguarding person, has followed procedures correctly. The provider failed to ensure that the manager reported a safeguarding concern relating to an allegation against another member of staff to the relevant safeguarding agencies within the required timescale. By conducting an internal investigation, contrary to local authority advice, the manager involved other staff members and failed to maintain confidentiality. Other staff have suitable understanding of how to identify and report safeguarding concerns, including what to do if they have a concern about the behaviour of a colleague. The management team provides staff with effective professional support. Staff reflect on their teaching practice effectively and identify areas where they can improve further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff plan a good variety of interesting and stimulating activities that extend children's learning well. Children develop their early writing and physical skills well. For example, children thoroughly enjoy the 'funky fingers' activities that help them to develop their muscle control. Staff teach children good mathematical skills. For example, children count the number of times that they successfully put the basketball through the hoop, and compare this with the times that they miss. Staff extend children's learning effectively. For example, they encouraged lively discussions as children drew pictures of their homes and families. Children talked about the ages and numbers of brothers and sisters they have. Staff provide many opportunities for children to find out about the wider world, and they learn about differences and diversity. Children of all ages, including babies, use signs along with speech. Older children show good understanding that some people use these

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The provider does not ensure that all safeguarding and welfare requirements are met, which significantly compromises children's welfare and safety. Children form positive relationships with staff and their friends. They are happy and content, and their behaviour is good. Staff organise resources well. Children of all ages are independent and confidently choose and lead their play, inside and outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their individual starting points and develop the skills they need to be ready for the next stage in their learning. They are enthusiastic and manage change well. For example, children move from the baby room to the older age group when they are emotionally ready.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 142828 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 1028828 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 45 Number of children on roll 58 Name of provider Susan Blake Date of previous inspection 18 July 2013 Telephone number 01823 665172

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Setting details

Oakfield Day Nursery is a privately run nursery, first registered in 1992. It is situated on the outskirts of Wellington in Somerset. The nursery receives early education funding for children aged three and four years. The nursery opens Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The provider employs 11 members of staff to work with children. Of these, five are qualified to degree level, three members of staff have a level 3 qualification, and one has a level 2 qualification.

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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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