Little Learners Day Nursery

Little Learners Day Nursery South Bridge Road, Hull HU9 1TL

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Inspection date 26 September 2018 Previous inspection date 17 April 2018

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 Although the provider has addressed the majority of actions raised at the last inspection, they have not recognised other significant weaknesses. This has resulted in a decline in other areas of practice. For example, the provider has not obtained Disclosure and Barring Service checks for new staff or checked identification. These staff have unsupervised access with children which compromises children's safety significantly. n Children who speak English as an additional language, are not provided with opportunities to develop or use their home language in their play and learning. n Although management has recently introduced a new system to track children's progress from the start, this is not yet embedded and some assessments of children's development are not accurate. n Self-evaluation has not yet been sufficiently developed to clearly identify all areas for future development and to improve the learning opportunities for children.

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It has the following strengths

n Staff effectively manage children's behaviour. They give children regular praise for their achievements, raising their confidence and self-esteem. n Staff have established relationships with other settings that children attend. This helps them to share information and support children's learning experiences.

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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 implement effective systems to ensure the suitability of people looking after children, including obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and ensuring identity documents have been checked 10/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that children are not left unsupervised with anyone who has not had their suitability checked 10/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that children who speak English as an additional language are supported to develop and use their home language in their play and develop a good standard of English 10/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve the assessment of children's progress from the start to identify gaps in learning and to arrange swift intervention to help children to make good progress in all areas of their learning and development. 10/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n make effective use of self-evaluation to ensure weaknesses in practice are quickly identified and acted upon to keep children safe and help them to make good progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. She engaged in discussions with staff and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times. n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used by children. She observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the nursery manager. n The inspector discussed methods used to self-evaluate and the impact this has on the nursery.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. Management has not checked all new staff's identification and has not obtained the required Disclosure and Barring Service checks to help to ensure new staff's suitability to work with children. Newly employed staff have unsupervised access with children. This compromises children's safety significantly. Despite this, all staff have attended safeguarding training and have a sound understanding of the child protection procedures. They know how to report any concerns about the welfare of a child and have a secure understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. The newly appointed manager has introduced supervision meetings to support staff since the last inspection and staff are booked on to training courses to help improve their knowledge and the outcomes for children. However, action plans are not effective in identifying all weaknesses other than those identified during the last

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

inspection. The manager is seeking support from the local authority to continue to improve the quality of care and learning provided to children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Although staff complete assessments on children's development to help identify any gaps in children's learning and development, these assessments are not always accurate. In addition, staff do not always assess children's level of development on entry. Consequently, staff do not successfully identify any gaps in learning or seek additional support when required. This means that not all children are supported to make good progress. Staff share information about children's next steps in learning with some parents using an online system. They have realised that they do not reach all parents using this method and have other plans in place to continue developing their relationships with parents. Nonetheless, children are settled and have fun. For example, they sing songs with staff and enjoy exploring water. Children use craft materials to create colourful pictures. They use their imaginations well and express their ideas to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

well-qualified staff who listen and ask meaningful questions to develop children's thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Younger children are given cuddles and reassurance, which helps them feel emotionally secure. Children play well together and respond positively to staff. However, staff do not have methods in place to identify and support children who speak English as an additional language. This means that staff do not effectively provide these children with opportunities to use their home language in play. Children eat a healthy diet and the environment is welcoming. Staff provide children with opportunities to develop their physical skills as they spend time outside in the stimulating spacious play areas.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Overall children make insufficient progress in their learning and development. They are not supported to make good progress from the start. However, children gain some of the skills that help prepare and motivate them for school or their next stage in learning. For example, older children develop self-care skills, such as using the bathroom independently. Younger children enjoy listening to stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549023 Local authority Kingston Upon Hull City Council Inspection number 10077342 Type of provision Full day care

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 92 Number of children on roll 72 Name of registered person Sanjay Duhan Private Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 17 April 2018 Telephone number 01482218828

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Little Learners Day Nursery re-registered in 2017. The nursery employs 18 members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery opens from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. 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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