Kozee Kidz Nursery

Kozee Kidz Nursery Village Hall, Darton Lane, Mapplewell, BARNSLEY, South Yorkshire, S75 6AL

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 August 2016 3 December 2014

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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

 Staff do not have enough understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures to follow should there be a concern about a child's welfare. This means they are not able to respond in an appropriate and timely way should the need arise.  There is not always a member of staff with a current paediatric first-aid qualification on duty at all times. As a result, children's safety and well-being are compromised in the event of an accident or illness.  Staff involved in preparing and handling food have not received training in food hygiene.  Staff do not always make the best use of opportunities to teach children about everyday technology. They do not consistently encourage children to explore and practise using technological resources in their play.

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It has the following strengths

 Staff use observations and assessments to monitor children's learning and development. They plan activities and experiences that meet children's needs and interests. Children readily join in and make good progress in their learning.  Staff have good partnerships with parents. They share information with parents regularly to help them establish children's starting points and support them in planning for their future learning and development.  All children have a strong sense of belonging and form strong attachments with friendly and supportive staff, who parents greatly appreciate, in a welcoming environment.  Children follow instructions, show kindness towards each other and are motivated to learn. As a result, they are learning skills in preparation for starting school.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 ensure all staff have a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and are able to effectively implement procedures in a timely and appropriate way if there is a concern about a child's welfare 09/09/2016

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 ensure at least one person who has a current paediatric first-aid certificate is on the premises and available at all times that children are present 08/11/2016

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 ensure that all staff involved in preparing and handling food receive training in food hygiene. 09/09/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 improve opportunities for children to use, practise and explore technology for a particular purpose.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and checked risk assessment procedures.  The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff and looked at the nursery's self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, planning, written policies and information from a parents' survey. She also discussed safeguarding procedures.  The inspector held discussions with parents and took account of their views.  The inspector observed children's play and activities and staff interaction with children in all areas of the nursery, including outdoors. She also viewed the toys, resources and equipment available for children's use.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and held meetings with the manager.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. Staff have a poor understanding of the signs of potential abuse and neglect. They do not have a secure knowledge about the process that they would follow when reporting a concern. The manager has failed to effectively plan the working hours of the staff to ensure that there is always a paediatric first-aid qualified member of staff on duty. This means children are not effectively safeguarded at all times. Nevertheless, accidents are recorded appropriately and shared with parents. Adult-to-child ratios are adhered to. The manager has appropriate procedures for recruitment and for checking the continued suitability of staff. She carries out inductions for new staff and continued monitoring of staff practice. Staff receive feedback on their performance and use regular training to improve practice. However, staff have not received the required food hygiene training they need to enable them to prepare and handle children's food.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The manager monitors and tracks the progress of all children. Any gaps in learning are quickly identified and appropriate action is taken. Staff have established links with the local school and other professionals, which helps ensure continuity of learning and care. There are systems in place to evaluate the quality of the provision. However, accurate priorities for improvement have not been identified. The nursery has maintained links with the local authority to build on their existing ideas. They have addressed the areas for development identified at the previous inspection. For example, children develop an awareness of the world around them, as they regularly visit places in the local community. Parents state that they feel well informed and are confident that their children are well cared for.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff caring for the children are qualified and experienced. Children's mathematical skills are developing well. Staff encourage children to count, compare sizes and solve number problems during their activities. Children enjoy doing a music and movement session. They have fun doing all the actions to the songs. However, they have limited access to resources, such as information and communication technology, which limits their ability to develop their skills and understanding in this area. Children develop good communication and language skills. They are happy to talk to others and express their needs. Staff positively respond to babies' babbles and encourage their listening skills. Babies benefit from having plenty of space to develop their physical skills and mobility. Children play with many natural objects, giving them a chance to explore, investigate and have interesting sensory experiences. For example, children enjoy filling up the watering can and then

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

using the water to mix with the sand. They soon realise that the texture of the sand changes with the more water they add.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's safety and welfare are compromised. In the event of an accident there is not always a paediatric first-aid qualified member of staff on duty. Staff's hygiene routines are poor with regard to preparing and handling food; they do not always promote children's good health. However, children follow good hygiene routines. They benefit from healthy, freshly prepared snacks and meals. Staff teach children about healthy choices in food, including through discussions at mealtimes. Children are confident, have high self-esteem and behave well. They develop warm relationships with their key person. Resources are easily accessible. This encourages children of all ages to make choices and develop their independence skills. Staff are positive role models and use praise and encouragement with the children. In the baby room, staff effectively tailor the day's routines to meet children's individual care needs. Overall, staff deploy themselves effectively to supervise children. As

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

a result, children play confidently and happily. Children enjoy playing actively outdoors and have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Staff support very young children in how to manage risks in the outdoor play space. For example, they supervise children as they climb onto the see-saw and encourage them to rock gently.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who have special educational needs or disability, make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for their next steps in learning and eventual move on to school. Staff work effectively with other professionals to provide additional support for children when needed. Additional funding is used effectively to meet the individual needs of children. Children are confident learners and are keen to ask questions, for example, about putting sun cream on as the weather becomes warmer. Children are respectful of others and learn to take turns, for example, when pouring drinks at snack time. They learn good independence skills, such as serving their own food at lunchtime.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413617 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 1060512 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 42 Number of children on roll 32 Name of registered person Kozee Kidz Nursery Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 3 December 2014 Telephone number 07515 457151

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Kozee Kidz Nursery opened in 2010. It is situated in Mapplewell, near Barnsley. The nursery opens all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The nursery supports children who have special educational needs or disability. There are currently six staff working directly with the children, four of whom have an appropriate early years qualification.

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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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