Cherry Tree Farm Children's Day Nursery

Cherry Tree Farm Children's Day Nursery Pasture House Farm, Gargrave Road, Broughton, SKIPTON, North Yorkshire, BD23 3AQ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 2017 4 February 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 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

 Leaders do not ensure that all staff have a secure, up-to-date knowledge of all safeguarding issues and signs of concern to keep children safe.  Monitoring, observation, planning and assessment systems are not effective. Leaders fail to identify and close gaps in children's learning. Children do not make the best possible progress to be fully ready for their future education.  The key-person system is not effective. Staff do not know children well enough to plan appropriately for their individual needs. Staff deployment does not support children's learning. Teaching is inadequate.  Staff do not consistently or regularly share information about children's progress with all parents to enable them to support their child's learning at home.  Staff do not support older children effectively to understand behavioural expectations at mealtimes to support their personal, social and emotional development.

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It has the following strengths

 Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills and get daily fresh air. They feed the chickens and collect eggs. Children go on nature walks and learn how to keep themselves safe as they enjoy using the swings and slides.

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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 all staff have a secure understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and who the designated safeguarding officer is in the nursery to keep children safe from harm 12/10/2017

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Due Date

 improve staff's knowledge and understanding of the wider issues surrounding child protection and the 'Prevent' duty guidance to help them recognise signs that a child may be at risk from extreme views 12/10/2017

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Due Date

 develop precise monitoring systems so that staff are better supported to observe children, identify their next steps in learning and plan a range of challenging activities which is highly focused on meeting children's individual needs and promoting good progress 11/01/2018

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 ensure assessments of children's progress are completed and used by staff to evaluate children's individual stage of development and to make sure that any gaps in learning close as swiftly as possible 11/01/2018

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 improve staff deployment and the current key-person system to ensure that all children continue to enjoy good levels of support in their learning 11/01/2018

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 share information regularly with parents about their child's development, progress and what they need to learn next to enable parents to support children's learning at home 11/01/2018

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 develop strategies to support older children to learn how to manage their feelings and behaviour. 11/01/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspection took place as part of the risk assessment process, following information received by Ofsted.  The inspector spoke with staff and children during the inspection. She also spoke to a number of parents and took account of their views.  The inspector completed joint observations with the relief nursery manager.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a meeting with the relief nursery manager and providers. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The deployment and high turnover of staff is having a negative impact on children's welfare and the quality of teaching they receive. Leaders tracking of children's progress and staff's knowledge and practice is weak. They have not addressed gaps in children's learning and weaknesses in the observation, assessment and planning process. The arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. Staff are not aware of wider child protection issues. They are not up to date with current legislation, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance and how to keep children safe from extreme views. Some staff working as apprentices and counted in ratios do not know who the designated safeguarding officer is in the nursery. In addition, they cannot identify possible signs and symptoms of abuse. This puts children at risk. Leaders' self-evaluation does not identify the weaknesses in the quality of practice they provide. Staff make sure that the premises are secure and adult-

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

to-child ratios are met. Staff have regular supervision meetings and appraisals to identify their training needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Leaders have not ensured that all staff with key-person responsibilities know the children well enough to fully meet their needs. Across the nursery, activities are not planned well, often lack challenge and do not fully engage children in their learning. Most staff are qualified but they do not use their knowledge and skills well enough to provide children with high-quality learning experiences. Staff complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years, as required. However, they do not share this information with others involved in the child's learning, such as parents or health visitors. Partnerships with parents do not support children's learning. This is because staff do not gather enough information from parents about children's prior learning to inform their initial assessments. Parents are not kept up to date about their child's progress and what they need to learn next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management have a significant impact on children's safety, learning and development. The key-person system is ineffective. Some staff are not fully aware of who their key children are. This is because transition arrangements for children moving rooms are poor. Information is not effectively shared and assessments are not up to date. This contributes to weaknesses regarding ensuring teaching and planning are tailored to meet children's individual needs from the start. Staff do not manage behaviour consistently, such as when older children throw their plates on the floor at snack time and spit food out of their mouths. Good nappy changing routines are followed by staff. Toddlers are learning to independently manage their personal care needs. They give staff a high five for their efforts, showing confidence in their achievement.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Weaknesses in planning and assessment mean that children are not well prepared for the move on to school and do not make enough progress in their learning. Nevertheless, older children learn to copy letters as they write their name. Toddlers enjoy fitting shapes into space. Babies enjoy a gentle massage and find this relaxing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448157 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1113189 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 1 - 4 Total number of places 55 Number of children on roll 54 Name of registered person Jonathan Roe and Kate Roe Partnership

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Date of previous inspection 4 February 2014 Telephone number 01756 228 672

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Cherry Tree Farm Children's Day Nursery registered in 2012. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff. Of these, 11 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6.30pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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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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