Setting EY499265

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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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

The provider has failed to ensure children are safe while on her premises. In addition, some of the areas accessible to children are cluttered, which poses a risk to them. A deep hole in the front garden was not appropriately fenced. Although the hole has now been filled with rubble, it is still a hazard to children. Children build good emotional attachments to staff. They are happy, settled and come into the setting readily. Staff help children to understand the impact of their behaviour on others. They chat to children and encourage them in conversation. Children hear new vocabulary and are encouraged to repeat words back to staff.

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The provision is inadequate

Children choose what they want to do and staff are actively engaged in their play. However, teaching is not good enough to build on what children know or excite their interest. The provider has not considered risks to children to ensure they can play and move about indoors safely. In the outdoor area, toys are extremely dirty and the garden is overgrown. Despite this, children do enjoy playing in the back garden where they can be active and practise their physical skills, such as kicking a football.

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need to do better?

n The provider has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to staff working in the setting, so that suitability checks can be carried out. In addition, she has not ensured that her outdoor area is fit for purpose. This means children's safety and welfare are at risk. n Staff ensure that the main playroom is organised, so that children are able to access resources safely. Other areas of the setting, accessible to children, are not safe. Children go through the reception area to access the toilets and the room where nappies are changed. The provider does not ensure that these areas are free from clutter. She does not make sure that the space is suitable for children to move around in safely. n The provider does not ensure that the rear garden, and the resources available, are suitable for use. Rotting leaves are left on the paved areas, posing a slipping hazard. Standing water in an upturned inflatable pool poses a risk of drowning.

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need to do better?

The provider stated that the area of the garden where this is situated is not used by children. However, during this inspection children did access this area, sometimes, unnoticed by staff. n Children readily choose what they want to do, and lead their own play. They confidently ask staff for activities that are not out and staff respond positively. For example, when a child asks to paint, a member of staff sets up a table for this. Staff remind children about the need to share and take turns. Children show they feel safe in the setting. They readily came to the inspector for a chat and to show the resources they are playing with.

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need to do better?

11 November 2021 n Staff know the children and where they are in their learning. However, teaching is not good enough to help children make the progress they are capable of. Staff do not provide sufficient resources to support children's learning. For example, during a painting activity, children were each provided with a single brush and had two palettes of paints to share. However, there was no water to wash the brushes and the individual colours quickly became a muddy brown. This meant children were not able to explore how colours change when they are mixed. n Children do not have ready access to books because they are stored out of reach. However, when they bring books back from another room, they enjoy sharing them with staff. Children readily look at the illustrations and delight in revealing what is hidden in 'lift-the-flap' books. n Staff share information with parents. At handover time, staff tell parents about

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need to do better?

their child's day. The provider sends regular electronic communication to parents of photos of their children playing, with a brief summary of what their child is doing. n Staff have opportunities for supervision meetings with the provider. All staff have recently completed mandatory paediatric first-aid training to help them meet children's emergency health needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider does not have robust recruitment and selection procedures in place. She stated that all staff undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. However, she has not informed Ofsted of new employees, so that additional checks can be carried out as part of establishing their suitability. Staff are aware of the indicators of abuse. They know how to report any concerns they may have about a child. The provider has a suitable knowledge of child protection. She is the designated lead for safeguarding and has completed training to aid her in her role.

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of the requirement to notify Ofsted of changes to those working with the children, so that necessary suitability checks can be carried out 19/11/2021

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Due date

11 November 2021 take action to remove or reduce hazards to children indoors, with particular regard to the clutter and stacked toys throughout the setting 19/11/2021

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Due date

take action to improve the provision for outdoors, including removing all standing water, ensuring that the garden is suitable for children to use and ensuring that toys are clean and fit for purpose 19/11/2021

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Due date

improve staff skills and teaching to ensure that children receive good quality learning and development experiences, tailored to their individual needs. 25/02/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499265 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10213759 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises

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Registers

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

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inspection

Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 12

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 27 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Lingwood Kindergarten registered in 2017. The setting employs two members of childcare staff. Of these, both hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The setting opens from Monday to Friday during school term time. Sessions are from 8am until 4.30pm. The setting receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 provider. n The inspector and the provider completed a tour of the setting to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum is organised. They discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection and completed a joint observation with the provider. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector held a meeting with the provider and also discussed self- evaluation. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the

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Inspection activities

suitability of staff working in the setting. n The inspector sought the views of parents.

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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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