Kindling Forest School

Kindling Forest School The Pavilion, Hunter Park, Park Lane, Twyford, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1QU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2016 Not applicable

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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 manager fails to ensure children's welfare is safeguarded. She does not monitor staff's use of their personal mobile phones to ensure images of children are not taken or misused. She does not check that safeguarding procedures are implemented effectively. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The manager and staff do not keep an accurate record that shows the actual times children arrive and leave the setting. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements and puts children at risk in the event of an emergency.  The manager does not use self-evaluation adequately to identify breaches of requirements and other weakness, to take effective action to improve outcomes for children.  Staff do not provide many opportunities to develop children's understanding of diversity and how to use technology.

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It has the following strengths

 Staff teach children well. They skilfully ask children appropriate questions to help them predict what will happen next and engage in discussions to extend learning. Children progress well in relation to their initial starting points.  Staff are effective role models. For example, they set clear guidelines and encourage children to behave well.  Staff develop strong bonds with children. Children settle quickly when they first start.

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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

 monitor staff to ensure that they implement the safeguarding policy with regards to the use of electronic devices to safeguard children 28/09/2016

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 implement effective procedures for the protection of children, intended to safeguard their welfare 28/09/2016

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 maintain an accurate daily record of the names of children cared for and the hours they attend. 28/09/2016

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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

 use self-evaluation effectively to identify and address any breaches of requirements and areas for development, to improve the provision  provide more opportunities for children to learn how to use technology and to develop a greater understanding about diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to parents to gain their views.  The inspector toured the areas that children use.  The inspector observed staff's interactions with children and invited the manager to carry out a joint observation.  The inspector spoke to the manager and staff to determine their understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements.  The inspector looked at a sample of written documents and policies.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The manager has not considered all potential risks to children. For example, staff carry their personal mobile phones at all times, including when they take children to use the toilet and when they are out sight of others. Staff understand that the use of mobile phones is not permitted around children. However, the manager does not monitor whether staff adhere to this policy. The manager and staff do not keep clear records of the hours of children's attendance, so as to ensure they have a clear picture of who is present. This does not safeguard children's welfare. The manager supports staff to develop their professional practice. For example, staff attend regular training and meetings to look at good practice ideas. They build useful links with parents and other professionals, to help them provide continuity for children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff assess children's learning effectively, and plan challenging experiences based on children's interests and abilities. Staff interact well with the children and support their development in most areas of learning successfully. Children enjoy interacting with other children, developing their physical skills and taking regular exercise. For example, they enjoy using a tyre swing, walking through lanes and fields, and mixing mud and water to make potions. Staff provide books and writing materials to build on children's interest in early reading and writing. Children have very good opportunities to explore and investigate the natural environment; however, they do not have many opportunities to use technology and to gain a better understanding of diversity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Due to weaknesses in safeguarding procedures, children's welfare is not adequately assured. Staff have high expectations of what children can achieve and effectively encourage their independence. For instance, they encourage children to put on their own high-visibility jackets and offer them opportunities to be involved in lighting fires and preparing meals for the group. Children learn to wash their hands before they eat. Staff offer children regular healthy meals and drinks. They help children to take pride in their achievements, cope with changes in their routines, and to prepare them for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop confidence and gain valuable skills for their future learning as they explore the natural world. They enjoy counting and solving problems. Children learn how to cook safely on an open fire and to warn others of approaching cars. They talk with staff about why they should not drink dirty water and which berries are safe to eat. Older children help younger children during new experiences; for example, they confidently advise them how they can climb to the top of a mud bank using tree roots for support.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480162 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 991926 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 - 4 Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 6 Name of registered person Catherine Mary Hutchinson

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07522 076 489

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Kindling Forest School registered in 2014. It operates in the village of Twyford, Winchester, on Wednesdays depending on demand, between 9am and 1pm during term time only. The three members of staff who work with children hold relevant childcare and forest school qualifications at level 3 and above. One member of staff has also gained early years professional status while another holds qualified teacher status.

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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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