Victoria's Nursery

Victoria's Nursery 121 Burnley Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8BA

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2018 Not applicable

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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

 Staff and managers have insufficient knowledge of the signs and indicators of abuse and the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation against a member of staff. In addition, managers have failed to share vital information with other agencies. As a result, children are not protected from harm.  Policies in place for the use of mobile phones and electronic devices are not implemented by staff. This failing significantly compromises children's confidentiality and places them at potential risk of harm.  Staff have not been provided with the necessary support to enable them to fulfil their roles. As a result, some staff do not have an accurate overview of what children know and can do, which affects children's learning.  Children's transitions into the nursery lack organisation. Children do not spend time in the room they will be based. As a result, parents are unable to build a relationship with

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This provision is inadequate

their child’s key person, which affects their child’s emotional well-being.  Staff deployment does not meet the emotional needs of older children. Staff are frequently distracted and fail to recognise that children are extremely restless. This results in unwanted behaviour and interrupts their play.

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It has the following strengths

 Staff in the baby room know the babies in their care well. As a result, babies care needs are met, which promotes their emotional well-being.

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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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Due Date

 ensure all staff have an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues so that they are fully aware of the action to take if they have any concerns about a child's well-being, including the procedures to follow in the event of allegation against a member of staff 21/05/2018

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 ensure that any concerns about a child's welfare are reported to the appropriate agencies without delay 21/05/2018

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 ensure that policies and procedures are implemented, particularly those relating to the use of mobile phones and electronic devices 21/05/2018

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 improve arrangements for the monitoring and supervision of staff to identify and act on weaknesses in practice 21/05/2018

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 ensure that staffing arrangements meet the emotional and developmental needs of children 21/05/2018

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 ensure that effective transition arrangements are put in place to help children become familiar with the nursery and build relationships with their parents 21/05/2018

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 ensure that staff develop a secure understanding of assessment so that they rigorously and consistently monitor children’s level of achievement, interests and learning styles 21/05/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspection was carried out following concerns raised about the provider's ability to meet the requirements of registration and provide a quality provision for all children.  The inspector observed teaching practices and the impact these have on children's learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.  The inspector spoke to managers and staff about key children, planning, activities and safeguarding.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the provider.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. The inspector looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The leadership of the nursery is inadequate and lacks organisation. This has resulted in several breaches to legal requirements. Safeguarding is not effective. Staff and managers have completed recent safeguarding training. Despite this, they have an insufficient knowledge of the signs and indicators of abuse and the procedure to follow in the event of an allegation against a member of staff. In addition, managers have failed to recognise safeguarding concerns and share them promptly with statutory agencies. This significantly compromises the safety and well-being of vulnerable children. Children's safety is further compromised as the policies in place for the use of mobile phones and electronic devices are not consistently implemented. The provider has included the views of parents, staff and children in action plans to improve the nursery. However, the plans focus too heavily on practical matters, such as lists of resources to purchase. The provider has failed to

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

recognise and act on the significant weaknesses in the quality of teaching and how the nursery meets the needs of children. Staff, including apprentices, have not been provided with the necessary coaching and support to allow them to progress in their roles. In addition, some qualified staff are unable to fulfil their roles due to the limited numbers of staff available to support them in the rooms. This is having a detrimental impact on the quality of learning opportunities provided, particularly for older children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Staff working with babies understand their roles and responsibilities and create a calm and welcoming learning environment. Young babies’ early physical development is successfully promoted. Staff provide resources, such as attractive balls and light-up toys, to encourage babies’ early crawling and walking skills. Older children join in a painting and gluing activity, which promotes their creative development. However, the activity lacks challenge and children quickly become bored and lose interest. Staffing arrangements also impact on the quality of learning opportunities available to older children. For example, children have to wait for another member of staff to return to the room before they can all go out to play. This takes a considerable amount of time, which results in children becoming restless and disruptive. Staff make some observations of children and are generally aware of what they like to play with. However, older children’s learning has not been monitored closely.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

As a result, the provider and staff do not have an accurate picture of the progress that older children are making.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The significant weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's safety and emotional well-being are not assured. The transition arrangements for children starting at the nursery are inadequate and do not promote effective partnerships with parents. Children complete settling-in visits to rooms they will not be starting in and they do not meet staff who will be caring for them. Parents are confused about the transition arrangements. They receive little communication from staff about how their child will be supported when they start. This significantly compromises any potential bonds a child could make with their key person. Other parents speak highly of the nursery and the kind staff. Children enjoy a nice variety of freshly cooked food and snacks, which helps to promote a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

The nursery have built up some relationships with external agencies to support the care provided for children who have or may have special educational needs and/or disabilities. However, the weaknesses in leadership and poor organisation of staffing are limiting the progress children, with the exception of babies, could be making. Some staff busy themselves with tasks such as sweeping and nappy changing. This reduces the time they have available to support children in their play. As a consequence, older children are not receiving the quality learning experiences they deserve. Assessments of older children are weak, and the progress made by some children since starting at the nursery is limited. Overall, children are not acquiring the skills they need for school and outcomes for children are inadequate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545360 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1133728 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 36 Number of children on roll 34 Name of registered person Just For Children Ltd

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07715206676

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The nursery is a company run setting and has been registered since 2017. It is situated in the Padiham area of Burnley. The nursery employs 8 members of childcare staff. Of these, 7 hold appropriate early years qualifications. It is open Monday to Saturday, all year round, apart from seasonal holidays. Opening times are 7am until 6pm. 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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