Noahs Park

Noahs Park 130 Watnall Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG15 7JP

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Inspection date 13 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Inadequate 4

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The provision is inadequate

n The provider does not demonstrate an understanding of how to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage. A significant number of weaknesses were identified at the inspection which impact on children's safety, welfare, learning and development. Furthermore, a number of required records were not available for inspection. n Staff do not always supervise children to ensure their safety. Children are able to access the internet without any monitoring by staff. At the time of the inspection, the premises were not secure to prevent children leaving unsupervised. In addition, children were able to access the reception area which contains hazardous items. n Induction does not help staff to understand their roles and responsibilities or important policies and procedures, such as child protection. The performance management of staff is not effective. It does not evaluate practice, identify weaknesses or help staff to

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The provision is inadequate

improve. n Staff do not have an appropriate understanding of child protection issues. There are gaps in their knowledge, for example, how to recognise abuse or neglect or wider safeguarding issues. The deputy designated safeguarding lead does not have a suitable understanding of how to deal with concerns about a member of staff. n Teaching is ineffective. The vast majority of staff do not demonstrate that they understand how to support children's learning and development. Furthermore, they do not know anything about the children they are working with or what their learning needs are. Children do not have opportunities to access regular outdoor play. n Managers do not ensure that children have a consistent adult to help them to settle and feel comfortable and secure. Staff do not always show consistency or sensitivity when helping children to recognise the expectations and how to manage any disagreements.

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The provision is inadequate

n Staff do not promote good hygiene practice, specifically with regards to handwashing.

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It has the following strengths

n Staff provide appropriate support for children as they move on to school.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action: We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to: Due date ensure that those responsible for the management of the setting have the skills, knowledge and understanding to fulfil their roles and to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage 27/08/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that children are adequately supervised and are within sight or hearing of staff at all times to ensure their safety and well-being 14/08/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that risk assessments identify risks and hazards, and take appropriate steps to remove or minimise these to ensure children's safety 14/08/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that staff have an up-to-date knowledge of child protection issues to enable them to recognise concerns about children and to take appropriate action 27/08/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure there are appropriate procedures in place to cover the use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting to promote children's safety 27/08/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

provide appropriate induction training to help staff to understand their roles and responsibilities, and the policies and procedures, including safeguarding and child protection 26/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that staff receive support, guidance and coaching to help them to improve their practice and offer quality learning and development experiences for children 26/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that records are easily accessible and available for inspection 14/08/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that staff provide access to outdoor play on a daily basis to promote children's good health and well-being 14/08/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that staff help children to understand their expectations of behaviour and manage children's behaviour fairly when resolving disagreements between children 27/08/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that the key-person system helps children to develop a settled relationship with adults that are caring for them 26/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that staff promote the good health of children, specifically with regard to handwashing. 14/08/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure that staff understand children's individual needs, interests and stage of development, and provide challenging and enjoyable experiences to support children's learning and development. 13/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n This inspection was carried out as a result of the risk assessment process, following information received about the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the deputy manager of the out-of- school provision. n The inspector held a meeting with the deputy managers. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting. n The inspector discussed the procedures for evaluation and the priorities for improvement.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The provider does not have an appropriate understanding of the early years foundation stage and there are several breaches of requirements. At the time of the inspection, some of the external doors were not secure enough to prevent children leaving the premises unsupervised. Furthermore, children were able to access the reception area which contains hazards, such as very heavy trolleys that start to roll when touched. Following the inspection, the deputy manager has taken appropriate action to minimise these risks to children. Staff do not always ensure that children are within sight or hearing. Several times during the inspection children had to come and find a member of staff to tell them about an issue, such as a disagreement between them. Older children were using their mobile phones, and had unsupervised access to the internet which staff were unaware of. Staff have a weak knowledge of child

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protection issues. They do not know the different types of abuse or signs and symptoms, including those relating to wider safeguarding concerns. The deputy designated safeguarding lead, who covers this role when the manager is absent, does not know how to deal appropriately with an allegation against a member of staff. The provider does not ensure that the required records are kept on site and therefore available for inspection. Numerous documents were unavailable, including staff qualification certificates and policies and procedures. Staff induction does not ensure staff understand their roles and responsibilities. It is inconsistent and some staff do not receive appropriate training, such as the child protection policy and procedures. The performance management of staff is ineffective. Managers do not effectively evaluate staff performance or always establish where staff need to improve. Furthermore, where they identify that staff lack the

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necessary skills, they do not support this. For example, managers deploy certain staff to work with younger children during school holidays when they know that they do not have an appropriate knowledge of this age group. Staff share information with other settings that children attend. The provider undertakes vetting processes on staff.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Most staff do not demonstrate that they have the necessary knowledge or skills to be able to support children's learning and development. Furthermore, most staff do not know what children already know, can do or where they need support in their learning. The quality of staff interaction is, in the majority of cases, extremely poor. Staff read a story to children but make little attempt to check whether they are listening or encourage them to engage with this. Staff do not support children's communication skills. For example, they rarely ask the children any questions or encourage their discussions. When staff speak to children, they do not always listen to them. A child makes a comment that he is going to find one, referring to a piece of jigsaw puzzle. The member of staff repeats what she thinks she has heard, which is incorrect, even though the child spoke clearly, and the conversation ends. Some children spend a significant

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

amount of time sitting by themselves, looking around the room and in silence. Staff sometimes share information with parents and carers about their child's learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's safety and welfare are compromised. Children do not have a key person who knows their needs and can build a positive relationship with them during school holidays. As a result, at times, children appear withdrawn and do not demonstrate that they feel settled or secure. Staff do not always help children to understand right and wrong and the expectations. For example, they tell children they are naughty. This is inappropriate and, furthermore, the child was behaving well at that time. They give confusing messages to children about the expectations at lunchtime. For example, they tell them lunch is ready and then, when they identify they still need to set up, they tell them to go and play. Staff do not always promote children's good health and hygiene. Handwashing and drying equipment is not always available or appropriate, and there was no hot water at the time of the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

inspection. Children have infrequent opportunities to access the outdoors and enjoy fresh air and exercise. Children eat healthy snacks and have access to drinking water at all times.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Due to the significant weaknesses in practice, children do not make sufficient progress in their learning. They do not usually engage in play or activities. They are very quiet and rarely speak. Some children continually wander around the environment and staff fail to engage them in anything purposeful. Children are not developing the skills they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557259 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10067533 Type of provision Full day care

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register

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Day care type

Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 65 Name of registered person Roche, Sarah

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07858200937

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Noah's Park re-registered in 2018 due to a move of premises. The setting employs nine members of childcare staff. Of these, eight hold appropriate early years qualifications. The setting opens from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 9am, 9.15am until 3.15pm and 3.15pm until 6pm during term time, and from 7am until 6pm during school holidays.

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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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