Guavatree Nursery And Preschool

Guavatree Nursery And Preschool R C C G His Royal Majesty House, Main Road, Orpington, BR5 3HQ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 October 2017 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The provider does not ensure staff have knowledge of wider safeguarding matters, such as those relating to knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The provider does not follow her own procedure with regard to the safe use of mobile phones and cameras.  The provider does not ensure that vetting checks undertaken for staff prior to and during employment take into account any previous convictions, cautions or reprimands, to ascertain the ongoing suitability of staff to work with children.  The provider has not developed clear evacuation procedures, or informed staff of how to keep themselves and children safe in the event of an emergency.  The provider does not ensure that there is a suitable named deputy to take charge of the setting in the manager's absence.  The provider does not understand the requirement to record daily the names and hours of children's attendance.  The provider has not developed procedures to check and obtain important information

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The provision does not meet requirements

from parents in relation to children's dietary and health requirements.  Staff do not understand how to support older and younger children's progress towards the next stages in their learning, including how to complete required progress checks.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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 that staff understand and follow the setting's safeguarding procedures in relation to the safe use of mobile phones and cameras 25/10/2017

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 ensure that staff have an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues, with particular regard to issues identified in the government's statutory guidance 'Working Together to Safeguard Children 2015' and the 'Prevent duty guidance for England and Wales 2015' 25/10/2017

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 ensure recruitment procedures are thorough, with particular regard to checking the ongoing suitability of staff 15/10/2017

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 develop clear procedures to ensure the safety of staff and children in the event of an emergency, and ensure staff are made aware of these as part of their induction programme 15/10/2017

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 ensure there is a named deputy who is capable and qualified to take charge in the manager's absence 25/10/2017

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 maintain a record of the names and daily hours of attendance of children being cared for in the premises 15/10/2017

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 ensure that, prior to children starting at the setting, staff obtain important information from parents about their child's dietary and health requirements 15/10/2017

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 ensure staff have a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements, including how to meet the requirement to complete progress checks for children aged between two and three years. 25/10/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the provider and part-time manager, and assessed their knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector viewed a sample of documents, including the provider's self-evaluation and staff qualifications.  The inspector assessed the arrangements for safeguarding and procedures for ensuring staff suitability.  The inspector took a tour of the premises with the provider and assessed arrangements for children's safety.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538413 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1083315 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 2 - 2 Total number of places 57 Number of children on roll 1 Name of registered person Redcine Lawson

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07500043801

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Guavatree Nursery And Preschool registered in 2016. It is located in Orpington, Kent. The setting is open on Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7am until 6.30pm. There are four staff employed at the setting, two of whom hold relevant qualifications in childcare at level 3.

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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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