Little Scallywags Cheshire Limited

Little Scallywags Cheshire Limited Kendal House, Kendal Road, MACCLESFIELD, Cheshire, SK11 8XA

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 September 2016 23 September 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 arrangements for safeguarding and promoting children's welfare are not good enough. Children are exposed to a number of hazards, both indoors and outside, which does not assure their safety.  Risk assessments are ineffective. This means hazards are not always clearly identified or swiftly addressed, compromising children's safety and well-being.  Staff recruitment and vetting procedures are not robust. Records to confirm the suitability of staff are inconsistent. This does not assure parents that children are cared for by suitable adults.  Staff do not consistently maintain accurate records about children's hours of attendance. This does not promote the safe management of the nursery.

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It has the following strengths

 Staff demonstrate a secure understanding of how to successfully promote children's learning and development. This helps children, including those who have special educational needs or disability, to enjoy their time at the nursery and make good progress.  Partnerships with parents are good. Staff involve parents well in their children's learning. Parents report that staff are really friendly and children's progress reports are very helpful and thorough.  Regular audits, action plans and the board are good examples of how staff demonstrate a strong drive to improve.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 ensure the premises are safe and fit for purpose by taking all reasonable steps to minimise or remove hazards to children's safety 09/09/2016

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 implement robust procedures to ensure all risks are clearly identified and managed effectively 16/09/2016

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 keep thorough records to show the identity checks and vetting processes undertaken to ensure all staff are suitable to care for children, including references and details of Disclosure and Barring Service checks 16/09/2016

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Due Date

 maintain accurate daily records of children's hours of attendance. 16/09/2016

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Inspection activities

 This inspection was carried out as a result of a risk assessment, following information received about the provider.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as risk assessments and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

This inspection was prioritised by Ofsted following concerns received about children's safety. The inspection found poor procedures for assessing and managing risks. Not all hazards are clearly identified or promptly addressed. For example, several damaged radiator covers and broken pieces of wood in the garden are risks to children's safety. Staff recruitment and vetting procedures are not secure. There are gaps in the records to demonstrate that staff are suitable for their role. Also, children's attendance records are not accurately maintained. Consequently, the arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. Sufficient numbers of staff are deployed to care for the children and they are well qualified. This has a positive impact on children's learning. The manager robustly monitors the quality of teaching and learning. Regular supervision and peer observations of practice help to maintain good standards of teaching. Robust procedures are in place to

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

check staff's knowledge of child protection procedures. This ensures staff know how to recognise and report any concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. Key persons know children well. They accurately assess children's skills and plan fun activities to promote their next steps in learning. Children's progress is closely monitored. This helps staff to identify any gaps in children's learning and provide more targeted support if needed. Staff successfully involve parents in children's learning in a variety of ways. They share resources for parents to support children's learning at home. They also invite parents into the nursery, for instance, for play days and campfire breakfasts. Parents' evenings and progress reports help to keep parents well informed of their children's ongoing development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management have a negative impact on children's welfare. Children are exposed to hazards, compromising their safety. Despite this, staff supervise the children well, helping to reduce the likelihood of accidents. Staff foster close and supportive relationships with the children. Parents say key persons are, 'Very good and children have strong attachments to them'. This contributes to promoting children's emotional well-being. Nutritious food is provided by an external company. Staff reinforce positive messages about good behaviour and healthy eating. They promote exercise and provide regular opportunities for children to enjoy active play in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

The majority of children, including those who receive funding, make good progress from their starting points. Children engage well in the good range of activities on offer. Young children enjoy messy activities, such as exploring in shaving foam. Toddlers show much excitement when they dance to music and move their bodies in different ways. Pre-school children listen well to stories and enjoy games that challenge their memory and problem- solving skills. They wait patiently to serve themselves at lunchtime, promoting their independence and supporting their readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459894 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1072125 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 54 Number of children on roll 47 Name of registered person Little Scallywags (Cheshire) Limited

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 23 September 2013 Telephone number 01625612330

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Little Scallywags Cheshire Limited was registered in 2013. The nursery employs 13 members of childcare staff. Of these, 11 hold appropriate early years qualifications, including 10 at level 3 and one at level 4. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7am until 6.30pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. It supports children who have special educational needs or disability.

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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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