Lemon Tree Manchester Ltd

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

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2016 26 January 2016

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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

 Leaders and managers have failed to sustain improvements since the previous inspection. They have not identified emerging weaknesses, such as hazards in the outdoor play area, and they have failed to identify that staff working in the baby room have not received training that specifically addresses the care of babies.  Leaders and managers do not support staff in developing the skills they need to help children learn.  Staff lack confidence in carrying out observations of children and as a result, assessments of what children can do are often inaccurate. This in turn has a detrimental impact on the support for children who need it most because their needs go unnoticed.  The quality of teaching is inadequate. Staff often plan activities without a purpose and as a result, these activities fail to ignite children’s interests. Consequently, children are not motivated to learn and they do not make the progress they could. This weakness is

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This provision is inadequate

most noticeable in children’s communication and language development.  Arrangements for safeguarding children are weak. Staff are not kept up to date on child protection procedures and they are not aware of the procedures to follow in the event of allegation being made or if they have any concerns about a child in their care.

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It has the following strengths

 Staff are kind, caring and nurturing in their approach, which helps children feel settled and secure.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 ensure that at least half of the staff working with children aged under two years have received training that specifically addresses the care of babies 04/07/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that all staff have up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues so they are fully aware of the action to take if they have any concerns about a child’s safety or well-being, and this must include procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made 04/07/2016

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Due Date

 take all reasonable steps to ensure that children are not exposed to risks in the outdoor area with particular regard to the security of the perimeter fencing and hazards in the play area. 04/07/2016

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To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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 ensure that children make good progress in all areas of their learning and development by improving the quality of teaching 04/07/2016

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 ensure that all children develop their communication, language and speaking skills, for example by talking to children in a calm, clear voice and giving them sufficient time to answer questions 04/07/2016

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 increase staff’s confidence and awareness of how to use observation and assessment to better understand children’s level of achievement, interests and learning styles and use this information to check that children are making good progress 04/07/2016

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 ensure all children achieve the best possible outcomes, for example by working together with other agencies to help staff understand and meet the complex needs of children who need additional support 04/07/2016

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Due Date

 train all staff on the written statement of procedures to be followed to safeguard children from abuse and neglect (compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 04/07/2016

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Due Date

 take all necessary measures in the outdoor areas to minimise any risks to the health and safety of the children (compulsory part of the Childcare Register). 04/07/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children’s learning.  The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents and reviewed parents’ questionnaires.  The inspector held a meeting with the leadership and management team to discuss the improvements made since the last inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the manager.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Leaders and managers have not identified significant weaknesses in the quality of their practice. As a result, a number of legal requirements are not met, which compromises children’s safety, well-being and learning. Most staff working directly with the children are qualified and demonstrate a passion to improve the quality of their practice. However, they are not supported in developing their skills, for example through relevant training. As a result, the quality of teaching is weak. Safeguarding is ineffective because staff do not have an up-to-date awareness of child protection procedures, including action to take in the event of an allegation being made. Children’s safety is further compromised because the risks to children from hazards in the outdoor play area, such as the uneven flooring and the low perimeter fencing, have not been identified and addressed. However, robust procedures are in place to ensure that children are cared for by adults whose suitability

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Although children enjoy some interesting activities, such as painting and imaginative play, they do not make sufficient progress because staff do not plan activities that meet their individual learning needs. Some staff do not understand how children learn or how to support children's development. They are not confident in carrying out observations and assessments, and as a consequence, they do not identify gaps in children’s knowledge and understanding. Children with significant developmental delay do not receive the support they need because staff fail to identify the complexity of their needs and do not seek specialist support from external agencies. Therefore, children do not reach their full potential.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children’s safety is not assured. Leaders and managers are not vigilant enough to identify potential risks to children and staff are not aware of action to take if they are concerned about a child in their care. However, children are cared for by staff who are kind and nurturing in their approach. Staff take time to build trusting relationships with children, which gives them a good sense of belonging, and parents are complimentary on the care provided by staff. Babies are settled and secure and they sleep in line with home routines, which promotes their good health. Children are well behaved and show respect for others. They also develop an awareness of other cultures as they dress up in traditional clothing and national costumes.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children are not making the progress they are capable of because the quality of teaching and assessments is weak. As a result, children are not learning the skills they need for future learning. Children, especially children who speak English as an additional language, have too few opportunities to develop their communication, language and speaking skills. At times, staff bombard children with questions, giving them too little time to think how to reply. They do not always speak sufficiently clearly to ensure children understand them, which results in children being confused because they do not understand what is expected of them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487688 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1053449 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 40 Name of registered person Lemon Tree Manchester Ltd

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 26 January 2016 Telephone number 07725986468

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Lemon Tree Manchester Ltd was registered in 2015. It is one of three nurseries owned by the registered person. The nursery employs 11 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.

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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.

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