Kids And Cubs

Kids And Cubs 912-914 Stockport Road, MANCHESTER, M19 3AD

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 August 2016 4 November 2015

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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

 Some staff do not recognise the signs and symptoms of possible abuse. They do not have a secure understanding of the correct procedures for dealing with safeguarding concerns. This puts children at risk.  Procedures for risk assessment are not robust. Staff do not fully understand or fulfil the responsibilities of their role effectively. They do not identify all possible risks or take appropriate steps to ensure children remain safe.  Staff do not consistently manage children's behaviour in an effective manner.  The provider does not ensure that a record of identity and qualification checks for all staff is kept.  The provider fails to ensure that there is at least one member of staff with a current first-aid qualification available at all times in the nursery and on outings.  A record of children's hours of attendance is not always accurately maintained.  Staff do not operate a key-person system during the holiday period so children and

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This provision is inadequate

their families do not receive the support they need.  Monitoring of staff is not effective in identifying significant areas for improvement or in providing support and coaching that sharply focus on raising the quality of practice.  Staff do not provide a range of exciting and stimulating activities to sustain children's interest and support their learning.  The provider does not fully understand which events must be notified to Ofsted.

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It has the following strengths

 Staff recognise the importance of providing regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise during trips to the local parks.

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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 all staff receive training which enables them to identify the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and neglect and to understand the correct procedures to follow for dealing with and reporting concerns in a timely and appropriate way 01/09/2016

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 take all reasonable steps to ensure children are not exposed to risks and demonstrate how risks are managed 01/09/2016

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 ensure that staff have the necessary knowledge and skills to manage children's behaviour appropriately 01/09/2016

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 ensure that recruitment and vetting processes are robust: records must show staff qualifications and that identity checks have been completed 01/09/2016

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 ensure that at least one member of staff with a current, appropriate first-aid certificate is available on the premises at all times when children are present and accompany children on outings 01/09/2016

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Due Date

 implement a key-person system so that each child is assigned a key person to allow relationships to build with the child and their parents and/or carers 01/09/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that records show children's hours of attendance 01/09/2016  improve the monitoring of staff so that support and coaching are focused on improving staff's knowledge and skills, in order to raise the quality of practice. 30/09/2016

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Inspection activities

 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about this provider.  The inspector observed the quality of children's play and experiences indoors.  The inspector spoke with staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager and looked at relevant documentation, such as recruitment and vetting records and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to a small group of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Significant weaknesses in leadership and management have resulted in breaches of the statutory requirements which impact on the safety and well-being of children. The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. Written safeguarding policies and procedures are in place and contain sufficient detail to guide staff in their practice. However, some staff cannot identify the signs and symptoms of possible abuse. They also do not have sufficient knowledge of reporting requirements should they have a concern about a child. While the provider completes appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service checks for all staff, further information about the vetting processes for staff is incomplete. For example, a record of identity and qualification checks for some staff is not kept. Furthermore, the provider has committed an offence by failing to notify Ofsted of changes to the management of the setting. Staff do not maintain accurate records of children's

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

attendance; this puts children at risk in the event of an emergency. Some staff do not recognise all potential risks to children and, therefore, do not take appropriate steps to ensure children remain safe. For example, at lunchtime, hot dishes are placed on the table in reach of young children. The manager ensures that staff are deployed appropriately to maintain the correct adult-to-child ratios at all times and on outings. However, she does not ensure that there is at least one member of staff with a current first-aid qualification available on the premises and when children are taken on outings. As a result, children are not adequately protected in the event of an accident. The manager holds regular staff supervision sessions. She observes staff as they work with children and discusses aspects of their practice. However, she does not successfully identify areas of weakness in staff practice. Opportunities for coaching and further training are not effectively used to

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

improve the knowledge and skills of staff.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Staff do not provide activities and enjoyable experiences which engage children and sustain their interest. Consequently, children are bored and distracted. Occasionally, some staff show interest in things which children have chosen to play with. For example, they attempt to share stories with younger children. However, this experience is interrupted by the noisy play of older children. Generally, resources are of a reasonable quality and children are encouraged to make choices about what they would like to play with. However, daily risk assessment checks fail to identify when some resources, such as the interactive tablets, are damaged or broken.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Significant weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's safety and welfare cannot be assured. Staff do not effectively manage children's behaviour. Older children display unwanted behaviour. For example, they hit each other with cushions, shout and snatch toys from one another. This upsets some of the younger children and has a negative impact on their emotional well-being. Staff do not operate an effective key- person system for young children who attend the holiday club. Consequently, the needs and interests of these younger children are not adequately met. Risks to children's safety are sometimes unrecognised and unchecked by staff. For example, children run around on the wooden floor in their socks and move furniture around during their noisy, and often boisterous, play. This has a significant impact on the experiences and safety of younger children. Staff do, however, provide a range of healthy snacks and ensure children have

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

access to fresh drinking water. Good hygiene practices are in place.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486815 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1057242 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 3 - 10 Total number of places 50 Number of children on roll 42 Name of registered person Kids And Cubs Ltd

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 4 November 2015 Telephone number 07969319318

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Kids and Cubs was registered in 2015. The nursery, including the out-of-school club and holiday club, employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The setting opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Nursery sessions are from 7am until 7pm during term time only. Out-of-school club sessions are from 7am until 9am and then 3.30pm until 7pm, term time only. The holiday club operates during school holiday periods. Sessions are from 7am until 7pm.

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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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