Green Lane Day Nursery

Green Lane Day Nursery Green Lane Tavern, Green Lane, Rotherham, S62 6JU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2017 16 November 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

 The provider does not keep a daily record of the hours that children attend.  The provider does not ensure there are an adequate number of toilets available.  The provider is not taking all reasonable steps to ensure children are not exposed to risks.  Assessments of staff's practice are not accurate. Staff do not have enough opportunities to undertake appropriate training and professional development in order to improve their skills and offer quality learning and development experiences.  Staff do not find out enough about children when they enter the setting in order to plan for them from the start.  Staff do not consider the individual needs, interests and stage of development of each child in their care in order to plan effectively. Learning is not promoted through a good balance of child-led play and adult-led activity, or supported by good quality interactions.  The provider does not provide a good range of resources and activities that reflects and

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This provision is inadequate

values the diversity of children's experiences and backgrounds.

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It has the following strengths

 Children have good relationships with the staff. They demonstrate that they feel secure, they occupy themselves and are happy as they play.

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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

 keep a daily record of the hours that each child attends 19/07/2017  ensure there are an adequate number of toilets available 19/07/2017  take all reasonable steps to ensure children are not exposed to risks, particularly with regard to the appropriate storage of food that children bring from home 19/07/2017

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Due Date

 implement effective systems to accurately identify weaknesses in staff's practice, and support staff to undertake appropriate training and professional development opportunities that help them improve learning and development experiences for children 04/07/2017

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 gather more information about children's level of achievement, interests and learning styles when they enter the nursery so that activities can be shaped to each child's needs from the start 04/07/2017

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 consider the individual needs, interests and stage of development of each child in their care and provide challenging and enjoyable experiences that are delivered through an effective balance of child-initiated play and adult-led learning and are supported by good quality interactions. 04/07/2017

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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

 provide a wider range of resources and activities that reflects and values the diversity of children's lives.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with staff and children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager, who is also the provider.  The inspector held a meeting with the provider. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The provider does not keep a record of children's hours of attendance. She does not make sure there are a sufficient number of toilets for the staff and children in the nursery. The provider does not ensure that food children bring in their lunchboxes is kept cool or refrigerated where required. This puts children's safety and welfare at risk. The provider ensures that the premises are secure and persons whose suitability has not been checked do not have access to children. She understands the timescales for notifying Ofsted of significant incidents. Staff have a secure understanding of the signs that indicate a child might be at risk from harm. They know the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. The provider does not accurately identify and address weaknesses in staff's practice. There are no targeted plans for professional development to help staff improve their skills and knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Staff do not find out enough information about children's starting points, interests or preferences for learning when they enter the nursery. Staff complete some observations of children's development. These are shared with parents, which helps them to continue children's learning at home. However, staff do not use the information they gather to effectively plan for children's individual learning needs and next steps. Staff do not provide a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated play. They do not guide children's play well enough or provide them with sufficient challenge to help them make good progress. Nevertheless, children enjoy playing with small-world toys and making models with play dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management place children's safety and welfare at risk. Nevertheless, the indoor environment is well resourced and children can make choices about their play. Children's behaviour is managed appropriately. The provider offers healthy snacks and children have opportunities to play in the fresh air. Children are encouraged to develop their independence, such as putting on their own coat. They receive praise, which helps to promote their emotional well-being and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Weaknesses in planning and assessment mean that children are not supported well enough to develop the skills they need for school. However, children are confident to initiate conversations and play with their friends. They learn to count and recognise shapes and have some opportunities to develop early literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480641 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 1098990 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 15 Number of children on roll 20 Name of registered person Claire Louise Draycott

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 16 November 2016 Telephone number 01709 252627

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Green Lane Day Nursery registered in 2014. The nursery employs three members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Thursday during term time. Sessions are from 8.30am until 3pm.

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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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