Wigmore Preschool

Wigmore Preschool St Matthew's Church Hall, Drewery Drive, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0NX

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 November 2017 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 After the inspection the provider resigned their registration. Had they not resigned Ofsted would have taken enforcement action.  Staff do not have a secure knowledge of the wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance.  The provider has not made sure there is a qualified first aider on the premises at all times when children are being cared for.  The provider failed to provide Ofsted with details of committee members, as required, and this meant that Ofsted could not check their suitability.  The provider does not ensure that information is available for inspection, including children's records, evidence of staff qualifications and suitability checks completed through the Disclosure and Barring Service.  The provider does not implement appropriate supervision arrangements to support staff to develop their knowledge, skills and practice.  The provider has not identified a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator to support

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The provision does not meet requirements

children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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

 develop knowledge and understanding of current safeguarding guidance and legislation, including the 'Prevent duty guidance for England and Wales 2015' 20/12/2017

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 ensure that there is at least one member of staff on the premises and available at all times when children are present who holds a valid paediatric first-aid qualification 20/12/2017

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 provide Ofsted with information about all members of the registered body so that Ofsted can conduct appropriate checks to determine their suitability to be involved in the provision of childcare 20/12/2017

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 ensure all required records are easily accessible and available for inspection 20/12/2017

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 implement effective systems for the supervision of staff, to identify and provide support, coaching and training for staff and promote the interests of children 20/12/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by the children.  The inspector discussed the risk assessment process.  The inspector discussed how the provider implements the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector spoke to the provider about how they support and train staff.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498099 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 1118267 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 22 Number of children on roll 18 Name of registered person Wigmore Preschool Committee

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07765006787

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Wigmore Preschool registered in 2016 and is open during term time, Monday to Friday from 9am to 12pm. There are four members of staff, of whom three hold appropriate early years qualifications.

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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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