Children4us Childcare

Children4us Childcare 391 Benton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE7 7EE

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Inspection date 15 February 2019 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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This provision is inadequate

n Staff do not demonstrate an accurate understanding of their roles and responsibilities, particularly regarding safeguarding matters and the action to take in the event of a concern regarding the welfare of a child. n The provider does not ensure thorough induction procedures are in place. She does not review the quality of the setting, children's progress or monitor staff performance to help to identify weaknesses in practice and identify accurate training needs. n The provider does not ensure that parents are provided with information regarding how to follow the setting's complaints procedure. n Children are not fully engaged in their learning. On occasions, they become distracted and demonstrate challenging behaviours. Staff do not provide children with opportunities to learn how their behaviours have an impact on others. Children are left waiting too long between activities. They are not well prepared for their next stage in

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This provision is inadequate

learning. n Teaching is ineffective. Children are not provided with challenging activities based on their individual needs and interests. They do not make good progress. Staff do not promote children's independence. Furthermore, they do not provide observation and assessment information to enable parents to continue their child's learning at home.

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It has the following strengths

n Staff provide suitable experiences for children to develop their physical skills. They take children on regular outings to the local park and soft-play centres.

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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 staff have up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues, with particular regard to understanding signs and symptoms of possible abuse and neglect and how to respond in a timely and appropriate way to any concerns they may have about a child in their care 07/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement effective induction and supervision sessions to provide ongoing support and training for all staff so they are aware of their roles and responsibilities and help to promote good outcomes for children 07/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

provide parents with information regarding the procedure to follow should they wish to make a complaint 07/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that staff deliver consistent messages to children to help them understand how their feelings and behaviour has an impact on others. 07/03/2019

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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 strengthen partnership working with parents to include gathering and sharing information regarding what children need to learn next. 07/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve the quality of teaching, observation and assessment practices and make sure children benefit from purposeful play that helps to promote their independence, engages them and challenges their learning 07/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the provider. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the provider. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons working on the premises. n The inspector spoke to children and parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The provider does not ensure staff have a good understanding of the setting's safeguarding procedure. Staff do not demonstrate a secure knowledge of current legislation and the possible indicators of abuse. Additionally, they do not show they are aware of how to appropriately report concerns regarding the welfare of a child. This puts children at risk of harm. The provider does not implement robust induction procedures that help to enable staff to develop an awareness of their roles and responsibilities. She does not provide suitable coaching, training or support for staff to ensure they offer good-quality learning and development experiences for children. The provider does not use robust self-evaluation procedures to help to quickly tackle serious weaknesses in practice. The provider does not make available information for parents regarding how to appropriately follow the

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

setting's complaints procedure. She has not embedded ways to review children's progress and identify emerging gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Despite staff being qualified, they do not complete regular observations and plan appropriately challenging activities based on children's individual interests. Furthermore, staff do not complete timely assessments, including gathering information from parents when children first start at the setting. This does not help to accurately identify what children need to learn next. Additionally, staff do not provide parents with information regarding how they can help to extend their children's learning at home. Staff do not fully promote children's independence. For example, they hold children's hands around paintbrushes and dip the brush into one colour of paint then onto children's work. Children do not have opportunities to use their imagination in their creative play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Staff do not effectively promote consistent boundaries. They do not provide children with opportunities to learn how their feelings and behaviour has an impact on others. This does not help to promote children's self-confidence. Children are provided with healthy options during mealtimes and follow suitable hygiene practices.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make good progress. They are provided with access to an adequate range of resources, including building blocks and threading bobbins. However, children are not prepared for changes in daily routines. They are left waiting for long periods of time before they are introduced to the next activity or planned event. Children become distracted and disengaged in their play. They are not provided with appropriate key skills needed for future learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561622 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10094463 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 50 Name of registered person Children4uschildcare Ltd

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07540571570

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Children4us Childcare registered in 2018 and is based in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. The setting operates from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. The setting provides funded 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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