Oglon Day Nursery

Oglon Day Nursery 177 Kensal Road, LONDON, W10 5BJ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 June 2016 16 February 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

 Staff do not use effective strategies to manage children's behaviour. As a result, children do not develop an understanding of how to manage their own behaviour.  The key person system is not effective. Some parents do not know who their child's key person is. Some staff are not sure who their key children are. As a result, children's individual care and learning needs are not well planned for.  Progress checks of two-year-olds are not always completed within the required timeframe. This means that gaps in learning are not identified quickly enough and not shared with parents in a timely way.  Procedures to keep children safe are not effective. The provider does not ensure enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks are completed for all staff. Some staff do not know the procedure to follow if they have a safeguarding concern.  The organisation of the premises does not enable all children to participate in their

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This provision is inadequate

chosen activities, pursue their interests and play without interruption.  Up-to-date records are not readily available for inspection or for the safe and efficient running of the nursery.  Teaching across the nursery is inadequate. Staff do not meet the different learning needs of children, particularly when babies and older children are grouped together. As a result, children do not make good progress.

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It has the following strengths

 Good personal hygiene practices are promoted well. Children learn to wipe their own noses and know when to wash their hands.

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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

 take steps to minimise disruptive and challenging behaviours. Improve the learning opportunities for all children by ensuring that strategies to positively manage children’s behaviour are identified and implemented by all staff 15/07/2016

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 make sure a key person is assigned to each child so their care is tailored to meet their individual care and learning needs; and take steps to enable key persons and parents to build a supportive relationship which benefits each child 15/07/2016

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 undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for all staff who are employed by you 15/07/2016

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 make sure unchecked staff are not left in sole charge of children 28/06/2016  train all staff to understand and know how to implement the safeguarding policy and procedures, and ensure that all staff have up to date knowledge of safeguarding issues 15/07/2016

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 organise the premises so it meets the needs of all children, for example ensure that children who do not require a sleep during the day are able to fully participate and enjoy their chosen play activities without disturbing those who are sleeping 15/07/2016

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 maintain all the required records and documentation as specified in the early years foundation stage welfare requirements, for example the accident record and complaints log, and ensure these are up to date and readily available for inspection 15/07/2016 To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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 make sure the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years is completed for all children within the required timescales; ensure a written summary of this check is shared with parents 15/07/2016

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 improve the organisation and quality of teaching across the nursery to ensure all staff consistently and effectively support children's differing learning needs 25/07/2016

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 ensure that any person who lives or works on the premises where childcare is provided is suitable to work with children which, must include obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check 15/07/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that children’s behaviour is managed in a suitable manner 15/07/2016  maintain accident records and retain them for a period of two years. 15/07/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and children's learning during indoor activities.  The inspector accompanied staff and children to the park to observe play outdoors.  The inspector conducted two joint observations of practice with the provider.  The inspector spoke with children, parents, staff, and the provider, who is also the manager at appropriate times throughout the inspection to gain their views.  The inspector sampled the documentation available, such as staff suitability records, observation and assessment records about children's learning, and the setting’s policies and procedures.  The inspector had a meeting with the provider.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The provider has not made sufficient improvements to the quality of the provision since the last inspection. She is at an early stage of evaluating and identifying what needs to improve. She has consulted with parents and staff to inform this process. For example, parents now have access to the daily menus so they know what food is provided. The provider holds one-to-one meetings with staff and observes their practice. She is aware of some of the weaknesses in the quality of teaching. However, strategies to help improve practice and manage under-performance are in the early stages and have not had a significant impact. For example, the provider does not always ensure that essential information about children's starting points are captured in assessments or routinely known and used by staff. The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. Some members of staff do not have a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

have not completed training to ensure their knowledge remains up to date. Furthermore, the provider does not make sure that suitability checks are completed for all staff. Consequently, children's safety and well-being are compromised. The provider has the required policies and procedures in place. However, not all the required records, such as the accident records or complaints log are up to date, or readily available for inspection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The overall quality of teaching is poor. Staff do not know all their key children well. Although they carry out observations of children as they play, they do not use this information to plan for their individual learning appropriately. Staff do not ensure activities are modified so they are appropriate for the varying ages and stages of the children. For example, during whole-group activities the youngest children are not supported and they wander aimlessly while staff attempt to manage incidents of challenging behaviour. Children learn some skills. They recognise letters and count up to ten. However, in the main activities are poorly organised and staff fail to spark children's interest. Consequently, after just a few minutes of starting an activity, children become disinterested and do not persevere with their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Staff do not manage challenging behaviour well. They are inconsistent in their approach and do not provide children with clear explanations to help them understand why some behaviours are not acceptable or dangerous. For example, staff say 'leave that alone' and repeat this with no other explanation. As a result, children are not learning how to manage their own behaviour or resolve minor disputes. The key person system is not well established. It does not ensure children's individual needs are sensitively met, particularly when new children are settling at nursery. Children are given healthy foods at snack and meal times. Good personal hygiene practices are promoted well. Children learn about road safety when on outings to the park. For example, staff explain they must look both left and right before crossing the road.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Due to the weaknesses in teaching children do not make the progress they are capable of. Some of the older children are able to write their names and recognise some letters and numbers. However, they do not persevere or stay focused for more than a few minutes because staff do not lead activities well or encourage children to explore the learning opportunities on offer. Arrangements are in place for children to visit the local school in preparation for their transition to school. However, children do not have the range of skills required to be ready for this move. The progress check of two-years-olds is not always completed for every child within the required timescale. Therefore, planning for their next stage in learning is delayed and information is not shared with parents in a timely way. Older children's learning is sometimes restricted because of routines such as sleep time when those who do not sleep have to be quiet and play in a poorly lit room.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444264 Local authority Kensington & Chelsea Inspection number 1055154 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person Ololade Rebecca Amusan-Odunsi

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Date of previous inspection 16 February 2016 Telephone number 02034414609

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Oglon Day Nursery registered in 2012. The nursery is open from 8am to 6pm all year round except for bank holidays. Children are able to attend for a variety of sessions. The nursery also runs an afterschool club during term time and school holidays. There is no outdoor facility so the children visit a local playground daily. The nursery receives funding for children aged three and four years. The nursery employs six staff; of these five hold relevant child care qualifications.

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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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