The Den

The Den Britannia Buildings, Coventry Road, Burbage, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 2HL

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Inspection date 23 October 2018 Previous inspection date 4 June 2018

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The provider, who is also the manager, fails to ensure that necessary records and documents are kept up to date and made easily available for inspection. n The provider fails to ensure robust vetting, recruitment and induction procedures are in place, to assure staff's overall and ongoing suitability. n The provider and staff do not make accurate assessments of children's development or plan suitably challenging activities that help to promote their good progress. They do not complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years. n The provider does not gather enough information from parents about what their child already knows and can do when they first start at the setting. n The provider ensures children can play in a safe environment. Risk assessments and daily checks ensure that hazards are minimised. n The provider ensures children's health and welfare by maintaining appropriate

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This provision does not meet requirements

medication records, offering children a healthy, balanced diet, and by ensuring that at least one member of staff has completed food hygiene training.

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This 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

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 all necessary records and documents are kept up to date and made easily available for inspection 27/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve vetting and recruitment procedures so they are robust and ensure the suitability of staff 27/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that new members of staff receive induction training to help them to understand their roles and responsibilities. 27/11/2018

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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 all staff make accurate assessments of children's development and use the information obtained to plan suitably challenging activities that help to promote children's good progress 27/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure the progress check for children aged between two and three years is completed when required 27/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure partnerships with parents are robust and there is clear information about their child's prior learning when they first start at nursery. 27/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held discussions with the provider regarding how they and the staff deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector held discussions regarding the policies and procedures with the provider and viewed documentation, such as Disclosing and Barring Service records and information on children. n The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childcare.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553252 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10079616 Type of provision Full day care

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 16 Number of children on roll 32 Name of registered person Kay, Sarah Louise

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Date of previous inspection 4 June 2018 Telephone number 07785537532

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The Den registered in 2017 and is located in Burbage, Leicestershire. The setting employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The setting opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The setting also offers before- and after-school care as well as holiday care.

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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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