Beany's Day Nursery

Beany's Day Nursery Well Street, Biddulph, ST8 6HD

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 February 2018 18 August 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

 Ofsted suspended the nursery's registration last year due to serious breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, which the provider addressed. However, similar concerns are evident at this inspection, showing a poor ability to sustain improvements.  Safeguarding procedures are weak. The provider/safeguarding lead does not understand her responsibility to protect children's welfare. She does not act promptly on all safeguarding concerns. She does not ensure that staff have an up-to-date knowledge of all safeguarding issues. Staff do not follow robust administration of medication procedures.  The provider does not ensure that staff provide a safe environment for children to play in. Staffing is not organised to maintain minimum staff-to-children ratios. The provider does not ensure there is a qualified first aider on site at all times and that they accompany children on outings.  Staff vetting and monitoring procedures are poor. The provider does not support staff

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This provision is inadequate

to identify and address weaknesses in their practice and the environment, this impacts greatly on children's safety, well-being and development.  The provider does not ensure staff observe, assess and plan well enough to support and meet children's learning, and work with parents. Children make poor progress.  Children do not always have access to daily outdoor play opportunities.  The provider is not sufficiently aware of the circumstances under which they need to inform Ofsted. For example, they have not told them about building work currently being carried out.

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It has the following strengths

 Staff provide children with nutritious food to help promote their healthy diet.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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 ensure the designated member of staff for safeguarding has a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures, and knows how to respond to concerns about children's welfare without delay 08/03/2018

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 implement a safeguarding policy and procedure that covers the safe use of cameras and visitors' use of mobile phones in the nursery 08/03/2018

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 ensure the designated member of staff for safeguarding and all other staff working with children are trained to identify all types of abuse and neglect, and have regard to the 'Prevent duty guidance for England and Wales 2015' 08/03/2018

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 follow robust vetting procedures to ensure staff's suitability to work with children 08/03/2018

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 maintain a record of the completed vetting processes for all staff, including evidence of the checks to ensure no staff are disqualified, and ensure these records are available for inspection 08/03/2018

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 ensure staffing is organised effectively, to meet the required staff to children ratios at all times, and implement appropriate contingency arrangements for staffing during staff absence 08/03/2018

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 ensure that at least one person who has a current paediatric first- aid certificate is on the premises and available at all times, and that children are accompanied on outings by someone trained in first aid 08/03/2018

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 ensure written permission to administer medication is sought from parents for each prescription and non-prescription medicine given to children 08/03/2018

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 ensure staff identify all risks in the nursery, and check the premises daily to ensure it is safe for children 08/03/2018

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 ensure the named deputy is capable to take charge in the manager's absence, including being able to manage staffing and maintain staff-to-child ratios, and ensure children are not exposed to risks in the nursery 08/03/2018

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 ensure all staff employed to work with children have received an induction to train them on safeguarding, child protection, emergency evacuation procedures and health and safety issues, so they fully understand their roles and responsibilities 08/03/2018

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 ensure all staff receive effective supervision, support and training, 08/03/2018 to identify and address weaknesses in their practice, promote their continuous improvement and identify their professional development needs  ensure the premises is welcoming, and toys and equipment are organised in a stimulating way and used effectively to promote children's learning and development, especially in the baby room 08/03/2018

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 ensure children have daily access to the outdoor play area, and where this is not possible, staff must plan outdoor activities for children to undertake 08/03/2018

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 expand knowledge of the changes that Ofsted must be notified of. 08/03/2018

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To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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 ensure staff observe children and discuss their development with their parents to identify children's starting points, levels of achievement, interests and learning styles 19/04/2018

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 ensure staff plan challenging learning experiences that support all children to make good progress and close gaps in their learning quickly 19/04/2018

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 ensure staff reflect on the different ways that children learn and use this in their planning, to guide their teaching to engage and motivate children in learning and help them to become keen and motivated learners 19/04/2018

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 ensure staff complete the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, and provide parents with a short- written summary of their child's development, including any concerns about their child's learning and development. 19/04/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspection was carried out following Ofsted’s risk assessment process.  The inspector held a meeting with the provider, who is also the manager and the designated member of staff for safeguarding. He looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and staff's interactions with children in the baby room, and toddler and pre-school room. He assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the provider. He discussed self- evaluation with her.  The inspector viewed parents' written feedback. He spoke with staff and children throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The provider has a poor knowledge of her safeguarding responsibilities and procedures to follow. There have been occasions where she has not acted quickly enough to liaise with local children’s services, placing children at risk of significant harm. The provider’s safeguarding policy does not include a procedure for the safe use of visitors' cameras and mobile phones, putting children at risk of unauthorised photographs being taken of them. Staff's training on all aspects of safeguarding legislation is poor. Staff do not know how to prevent children and families being drawn into the extreme views of others. The provider and staff have a very weak understanding of all types of abuse, specifically female genital mutilation, so cannot identify children who are at risk. Safer recruitment procedures are not robust. Although the provider has completed a Disclosure and Barring Service check for all staff, she has not carried out all vetting

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

checks on those who have recently started working at the nursery. The provider is not able to demonstrate that she has vetted all staff robustly to show they are suitable to work with children. This includes checking that they are not disqualified as the organisation of records is ineffective, and they are not accessible or available for inspection. The provider has recently given the responsibility of organising staffing to the deputy manager. However, she has not ensured the deputy is able to do this. On the morning of the inspection, there were not enough staff for the number of children present. The provider and deputy were not aware of how many children were due in, to enable them to staff the nursery accordingly. When too many children arrived, she did not take action to keep children safe, and continued to allow parents to drop their children off. Staff induction is not effective and some staff have received no training at all. Staff are not

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

fully aware of their roles and responsibilities to promote children's health, safety and well- being. The provider is not aware of the requirement to notify Ofsted of changes that impact on the quality of childcare provided. She has not advised them of building works at the nursery. Children do not currently have access to the garden, staff do not provide children with other daily outdoor activities instead. The provider has ensured children do not have contact with those completing the building work. Supervision of staff and evaluation of the nursery provision is inadequate. Staff do not receive any support to develop and improve their skills. There are significant weaknesses in their practice that are unidentified or not addressed. The provider has not done enough to improve the provision and plans for improvement lack rigour to tackle areas of significant concern.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Teaching is not matched to children's needs. Although there is a system to identify children's starting points, the provider does not ensure that staff use this to establish children's capabilities when they start. Staff do not plan effectively for children's learning from the outset. Staff complete some observations of children. However, they do not use these to identify children's next steps in learning and monitor their levels of development. Staff are not aware of any gaps in children's learning, meaning children fall behind and do not reach the expected levels of progress. Staff provide some activities for children, such as making collages with art materials and writing letters. However, staff repeat the same activity throughout the day with the same range of materials. Children lacked motivation to learn and staff are not responsive to children's current learning needs. For some children, the activities are not suitable for their current stage of development and they

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

cannot succeed in their learning. Children do not receive the support they need, lack engagement and, as a result, get up and leave activities. Staff are aware of the need to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years. However, these are not completed in a timely manner and parents and other professionals, such as health visitors, do not receive the required information about children's learning. Staff share some information about children's learning with parents. However, information shared with parents is not accurate, which hinders parents’ ability to guide their child’s learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's safety is significantly compromised. The provider is aware that there must be at least one member of staff trained in paediatric first aid. However, there are regular periods of the day and outings that children have been on where a first aider has not been present. The provider has failed to ensure that staff follow the correct procedures for administering medication to children. Staff have not sought written permission from parents to give some medications to children. The provider does not ensure risk assessments are thorough and that staff check risks regularly. For instance, the deputy manager did not identify low hanging wires from a music player in the baby room as a hazard, placing children at risk. The nursery premises are secure, including the perimeter fencing. However, the environment overall is not stimulating. Staff in the toddler and pre- school room have created some different areas to promote children's play, such as a role-

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

play area, where children pretend to be doctors. However, the baby room is messy. Resources are of poor quality and are not organised in a welcoming manner. Babies are not stimulated to play and learn. Children's behaviour is subdued. They lack interest and enthusiasm in their play. Staff manage any conflicts of behaviour and record any accidents or incidents appropriately. Staff are aware of some aspects of children's care needs. Those working in the baby room follow children's routines from home to help promote some continuity in their care at nursery.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children are not adequately prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school. Their progress is slow, including those for whom the nursery receives funding. Babies do not receive the support or interaction they need to be confident communicators. Older children learn to link some letters to words. However, the lack of appropriate support and challenging activities mean they cannot concentrate from the beginning to end of activities. Children lack motivation to be active and keen learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495335 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1122923 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 0 - 4 Total number of places 85 Number of children on roll 35 Name of registered person Beany's Day Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 18 August 2016 Telephone number 07951646016

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Beany's Day Nursery registered in 2015. The nursery employs six members of childcare staff, including the provider. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 7pm. The nursery receives funding to provide free 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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