Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Wakefield

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

The provider does not implement effective recruitment procedures to check the suitability of staff working with children. In addition, she does not ensure that unchecked staff are adequately supervised. The provider does not implement risk assessments effectively to ensure all hazards to children are minimised or removed.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite the weaknesses in practice, children are happy and settled in this lively and welcoming environment. Even the youngest children settle easily and soon form secure bonds with key staff. Staff have high expectations for all children. Children quickly learn right from wrong because staff explain boundaries clearly. Children show high levels of concentration in activities they enjoy. They laugh when they 'switch on their listening ears' ready for their learning.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are keen to take part in everyday routines. For example, toddlers put aprons on the back of everyone's chair ready for lunch. Children learn good hygiene routines, such as the importance of handwashing. They discuss that there are things like coronavirus that can make them sick. Children are developing independence in personal care routines ready for the move to school.

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need to do better?

n Staff work well together. Experienced staff mentor those who are new to the role. The provider ensures staff complete training courses to improve their practice, such as working with babies and the role of the key person. The provider completes regular supervision meetings with staff to provide support and coaching. She frequently checks staff's emotional well-being. n Staff are attentive and conscious of children's comfort. They make sure they are not too hot, or too cold. Staff make sure children are not outside during the warmest part of the day. Children who have toileting accidents are treated sympathetically. Nappies are changed frequently to ensure children are clean and comfortable. However, the provider has not ensured that suitability checks are completed for all staff. These staff often work unsupervised, including changing nappies and putting children to bed. This compromises children's

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need to do better?

safety. n The provider promotes successful partnerships with other professionals to keep children safe. She organises transition meetings with schools and provides teachers with information about children's learning and development needs. This supports continuity in children's learning. n Overall, staff help children to build on their communication and language skills well. Children enjoy listening to familiar stories. Staff pause so that children can say what comes next. Staff introduce new words, such as 'squelch' and 'squerch'. This helps to extend children's vocabulary. However, at times, staff

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need to do better?

3 August 2021 working with babies do not model language correctly. They use slang words, such as 'Din dins' and 'Drinkies'. In addition, staff do not make good use of children's home languages to support children's understanding of words. Consequently, children do not make the best possible progress. n Children enjoy exploring high-quality resources that capture their interest. Staff help them to use toy vehicles to move sand and gravel. They explore mathematical concepts, such as full and empty during their play with water. Staff encourage children to risk assess for themselves as they negotiate ramps and steps. However, the provider does not always complete effective risk assessments of the setting. For instance, raw meat is left to defrost on a draining board next to children's cutlery. This is a risk to children's health. n Parents value the care their children receive. They are well informed about their

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need to do better?

children's progress. Parents say that staff have an amazing bond with children. They say they are truly grateful for staff's support, particularly during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. For instance, children started growing sunflowers in the setting. Children are monitoring their growth at home and parents are sharing updates. n Through careful monitoring, the provider identified that when some children returned to the setting after periods of lockdown, they were not meeting their expected targets in social and emotional development. This is a focus for the curriculum. Staff provide many opportunities for children to play together, share, and take turns. They also encourage children to think and talk about their feelings.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider does not implement safe recruitment procedures effectively. Unchecked staff are allowed to work unsupervised with children. The provider does not complete risk assessments effectively to minimise or remove all risks to children. This puts children at risk of harm. Nevertheless, the provider ensures that staff's safeguarding knowledge is kept up to date. Staff understand the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. They have a secure knowledge of wider child protection issues, such as county lines and the impact of domestic violence on children. Staff know the procedure to follow should they have a concern about a child or adult.

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Due date

3 August 2021 provide Ofsted with the information it needs to check the suitability of all adults living or working on the premises 10/08/2021

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Due date

ensure that people whose suitability has not been checked, do not have unsupervised contact with children being cared for 10/08/2021

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Due date

implement safeguarding policies and procedures effectively, with particular regard to safer recruitment 10/08/2021

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Due date

take all reasonable steps to ensure staff and children in their care are not exposed to risks. 10/08/2021

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should:

n consider how using children's home languages can enhance their communication and language skills n support staff to model language correctly, especially when talking to babies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2567905 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10203073 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 44

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Sunflower Daycare registered in 2020. It is situated in the Normanton area of Wakefield. It operates Monday to Friday, from 6.30am to 6.30pm, all year round, except for the week between Christmas and New Year. There are five members of staff employed, all of whom hold appropriate qualifications at level 2 and above. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The provider and the inspector completed a learning walk together. They discussed how the provider organised different aspects of learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about toys they play with when they attend the setting. n The inspector considered parents' feedback and discussed working with different professionals with the provider. n The inspector observed staff practice and held discussions with staff members about the work that they do. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the provider. They discussed how the provider evaluates her provision.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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