Ark Private Day Nursery

Inspection of Ark Private Day Nursery 490 Halifax Road, Bradford BD6 2LH

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Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The quality of education is poor. Some staff do not have a secure understanding of child development. Children are not provided with stimulating activities that meet their needs or stages in learning. They are not often challenged during play and do not always show interest in tasks. When children find toys they enjoy, they are happy to play and confident to interact with staff and other children. They play cooperatively and behave well, learning simple rules and routines within the setting. Children are rewarded and praised when they are kind or follow expected boundaries.

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The provision is inadequate

Leaders have not taken steps to ensure all areas are safe for children. Staff have not been effectively supported to recognise and remove hazards before children access the environment. For example, on inspection, children accessed the outdoor area where equipment was full of stagnant water. Additionally, babies were able to peel paint off wooden toys and put this to their mouths.

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The provision is inadequate

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are involved in all activities. Leaders and staff have worked hard to provide inclusive practice. These children receive close support from staff. Their needs are met and they enjoy being part of all aspects of play.

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need to do better?

n Leaders have failed to recognise gaps in staff's knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and child development. They do not identify staff's individual training needs or areas for improvement within practice. As a result, staff do not fulfil their roles and responsibilities in keeping children safe and helping them make good progress. n Although leaders have a clear curriculum delivery plan for all children, staff do not embed this into practice. They are not confident to identify expected stages of development for children's ages and progress levels. Staff do not know what they want children to know next within all areas of learning. Staff's plans for progress are weak and do not reflect key areas of the curriculum. n The majority of staff do not provide challenge to children during play. They do not know exactly what to teach children, or when to teach it. During play, some staff often miss opportunities to allow children thinking time. They ask children

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questions in quick succession, which gives children little time to interpret information and respond. Additionally, they ask closed questions or answer questions on children's behalf. This has an impact on children's language development. n Parents and carers see the setting as a caring place for children to attend. Leaders have taken steps to ensure communication is consistent, and

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need to do better?

28 September 2021 information is shared. They make sure parent's and carer's feedback is acknowledged and used to develop what the setting has to offer. n Children enjoy songs and stories within their play. Older children develop literacy skills. They attempt to use their knowledge of sounds and letters and write words independently. Children are proud of their achievements and receive praise from staff. They show good levels of self-esteem. n Children enjoy exploring their environments, both indoor and outside. Although their safety is, occasionally, compromised, children's health and hygiene is supported. Children enjoy well-balanced meals. Their individual care needs are met. Children sleep in safe spaces and have their own bedding to avoid the spread of infection. n Leaders have created links with external agencies, such as the early intervention team for children and families, to help those who may need close support.

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need to do better?

Additionally, children visit settings, such as a local care home. They spend time with elderly residents and enjoy creative activities with them. Children learn about others in their community.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders and managers do not have a secure understanding of the key indicators of child abuse or what to do in the event of a safeguarding concern. Overall, staff have limited knowledge of signs and symptoms of abuse and wider safeguarding issues, such as extreme behaviours or exploitation. Additionally, staff's understanding of risks in the environment is poor. There are sufficient staff who hold a relevant paediatric first-aid qualification.

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Due date

ensure all areas of the environment are safe prior to children accessing them 30/10/2021

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Due date

ensure all staff have secure and up-to- date knowledge of safeguarding and the procedure to follow if a child is at risk 30/10/2021

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Due date

implement effective supervision strategies to identify and address staff's development needs that will improve their practice the most 30/12/2021

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Due date

28 September 2021 accurately assess and understand children's development stages and needs, in all areas of learning 30/12/2021

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Due date

provide challenge for children during play to strengthen learning across the curriculum. 30/12/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555858 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10174731 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

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inspection

Total number of places 50 Number of children on roll 53 Name of registered person Ark Day Nursery

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reference number

Telephone number 01274 418 981 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The Ark Private Day Nursery registered in 2017. The nursery employs 18 members of staff. All of these hold early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, 7am until 6pm, all year round, except for one week at Christmas. The nursery provides funded early education for two- three- and four-year-old children.

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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 their evaluation of the setting. n The manager and the inspector had a learning walk of the areas used by the children and discussed the setting's aims. n The inspector observed interactions between staff and the children and reviewed the impact on the quality of education for children. n Parents' views were taken account of by the inspector. n The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of staff's suitability and children's records.

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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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