Glory House Early Years Centre

Inspection of Glory House Early Years Centre Salvation Army Building, Hares Bank, New Addington, CROYDON CR0 0ET

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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 Good

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The provision is inadequate

Children's health and welfare are compromised because leaders and managers do not ensure that all of the requirements for registration are met at all times. Additionally, not enough is done to ensure that staff receive the training and support they require to fulfil their role. This does not assure children's safety. Staff do not take prompt action to support children who have experienced a setback in their learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, children with specific speech, language and communication needs do not receive the adequate support they need. This places children at a disadvantage.

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The provision is inadequate

Staff have low expectations for children's learning and development. Many of the activities on offer are mundane and lack imagination. Consequently, children are not adequately challenged or motivated in their learning. When children show some levels of happiness during play, staff interrupt this to complete routine activities, such as snack time. Children have opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They play outside, using ride-on toys that help to develop their physical skills. Children learn to behave appropriately. They are able to follow and listen to simple instructions, such as 'wash your hands before snack'.

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need to do better?

n The provider does not make sufficient use of the self-evaluation process to identify and address weaknesses in practice. This includes ensuring that staff maintain an up-to-date knowledge of any changes to first-aid procedures. This breach in requirements means that children's health and welfare are compromised. n The provider has inadequate knowledge and understanding of what must be notified to Ofsted. She has failed to inform Ofsted of changes to management, as required. n Partnerships with parents are weak. Although staff give parents feedback on their children's progress, the feedback is sometimes inaccurate. This does not help parents to sufficiently support their children at home. Parents do not feel that they receive enough information about the activities and experiences provided for their children. n The provider does not monitor staff's practice effectively. Staff, including those who have been appointed to a managerial role, do not benefit from effective

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support, coaching and training. As a result, they lack the skills and knowledge required to meet children's individual learning needs. For example, when staff engage with children, they use limited language and do not ask children skilful questions. This limits children's communication and language development. n Staff do not observe and assess children's learning accurately. This hinders staff's ability to identify children's next steps in their education. In addition, staff

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26 October 2021 do not design and implement a curriculum that is suitably challenging and stimulating. For example, they fail to make planned activities, such as water and sand play, interesting and fun. Children, including those who are at risk of falling behind, do not make adequate progress from their starting points. n Children see positive imagery of people and different languages in the setting. They have access to toys and resources that reflect the community they live in, such as books and small-world people. Children gain some understanding of similarities and differences between people. n Staff do not give children the confidence to make their own choices. For example, on several occasions, staff interrupt children's play and tell them to explore other activities or to complete a daily routine. This does not promote children's independence as effectively as possible. n Children are learning about some aspects of healthy lifestyles. For example, they

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learn to wash their hands before eating. Staff offer them fresh fruit and fresh drinking water throughout the day. n Overall, staff welcome children warmly at nursery. They reassure and comfort children, such as when they are upset. Children hear polite words, such as please and thank you. Generally, children behave appropriately for their age.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff, including the provider, have a poor knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, particularly the 'Prevent' duty guidance. These weaknesses seriously compromise children's safety and welfare. However, they have some knowledge of how to report concerns to relevant agencies. The provider carries out suitable recruitment procedures to check staff suitability. Staff deployment is suitable. Staff supervise children during indoor and outdoor play and they check the premises to minimise hazards.

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Due date

ensure at least one person holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate and is on the premises when children are present 13/12/2021

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26 October 2021 ensure all staff working with children gain a secure knowledge and understanding of wider safeguarding issues, particularly the 'Prevent' duty guidance for England and Wales 2015 13/12/2021

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develop a secure knowledge and understanding of what must be notified to Ofsted, particularly changes to the management of the provision 13/12/2021

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improve information sharing with parents and ensure they are sufficiently informed about the activities and experiences provided for their children 13/12/2021

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improve staff support, coaching and training to improve their performance and teaching practice 13/12/2021

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observe and assess children's learning accurately to identify children's next steps in their education 13/12/2021

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plan and implement an ambitious curriculum to ensure children make progress across all areas of learning. 13/12/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471012 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10144430 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 19 Number of children on roll 1 Name of registered person Favor Company Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07535428951 Date of previous inspection 11 June 2014

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Information about this early years setting

Glory House Early Years Centre registered in 2013 and is located in the London Borough of Croydon. The nursery is open from 7am to 6pm each weekday, all year round. There are three staff members; two hold early years professional status and one holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 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 Meetings were held between the inspector, provider and manager. n The inspector checked the required documentation, such as staff's paediatric first-aid certificates, safeguarding policies and evidence of suitability checks. She spoke with staff and engaged with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents gave their feedback to the inspector about the setting. n The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed how staff organise the curriculum for the children.

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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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