Family Tree Nursery

Inspection of Family Tree Nursery Flat 10, Church Street, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire GL12 7HB

p.1

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

p.1

The provision is inadequate

Children's safety is compromised because the provider does not ensure staff know what to do if they have a concern about a child's welfare. Furthermore, not all staff are able to recognise the signs and symptoms of when a child may be at risk of harm, including wider safeguarding issues, such as if families become influenced by extreme radical views.

p.2

The provision is inadequate

Children show they are happy at this setting and make good progress. Staff warmly welcome children when they arrive, which helps to increase their confidence and readiness to learn. Children display good behaviour and respond positively to staff. For example, they wait patiently for their turn to wash their hands and learn when to say 'please' and 'thank you'. This is because staff are good role models and have high expectations of all children.

p.2

The provision is inadequate

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to minimise the spread of the virus, staff greet children at the door and parents do not enter the building. Despite this, staff ensure they maintain effective communication with parents. They use an electronic application to enable parents and staff to share information about children at home and at nursery. This promotes continuity of care for children.

p.2

need to do better?

n Staff do not fully understand the procedures in place to safeguard children. This includes the deputy designated safeguarding lead. They are not able to recognise the indicators that may suggest a child is at risk of harm. Staff are not clear how to respond to a welfare concern, including the relevant agencies to contact outside of their organisation. This leaves children vulnerable. n The safeguarding culture at this setting is poor. Although the manager arranges training for staff relating to child protection matters, staff still lack a secure knowledge of what to do if they had a concern about a child. This means that staff could miss the early signs and symptoms that may suggest a child is at risk of harm. Additionally, in the event of a concern being raised about the conduct of another member of staff, not all staff have an adequate understanding of what steps to take to report their concern.

p.2

need to do better?

n The manager meets with staff to discuss their performance, including how to manage their workload. She is aware of the link between the well-being of staff and their practice with children. However, the manager does not focus on developing staff's knowledge. This means that the arrangements for staff supervision are not effective. The manager is not aware of weaknesses in staff's knowledge relating to safeguarding. This puts the safety of children at risk. n Parents comment positively about their children's experiences at the nursery. They are happy with how the staff communicate information with them about

p.2

need to do better?

9 December 2021 their child. They describe how the nursery has a 'family feel' which helps them and their children to feel welcomed and valued. n Staff support children's independence skills well. They provide plenty of opportunities for children to develop the skills they need ready to move on to their next stage in learning. For example, at mealtimes, babies learn to hold spoons and feed themselves. Older children learn to use other cutlery, pour their own drinks and serve themselves food. n Staff skilfully interact with children to help develop their communication and language. For example, they repeat words back to children to extend their vocabulary and model British sign language. They provide a narrative alongside older children as they play and introduce new words to babies. For example, at a painting activity, staff model words such as 'squeeze' and 'pat' as children empty paint onto paper and explore it with their hands.

p.2

need to do better?

n Staff get to know children well. They observe children at play and plan stimulating activities according to their interests. They incorporate areas of learning, such as mathematics and literacy, to further enhance their progress. Staff support children to count aloud the number of trains on the track. They encourage children to notice the marks they make as they use the toy trucks in the paint and move them along the paper.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

Staff, including those with leadership responsibilities, are unclear of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding children. They do not have a secure understanding of how to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse. They are unable to identify the indicators that may mean a child is at significant risk of harm. Staff know that they should share any concerns they have about a child's welfare, but they do not know how to escalate their concerns outside of the setting. Some staff are also unsure of the correct action to take should concerns arise about the conduct of a colleague.

p.3

Due date

9 December 2021 ensure all staff, including the designated safeguarding lead, are able to recognise the indicators that may suggest a child is at risk of harm, and are familiar with the safeguarding procedures for reporting any welfare concerns to the relevant agencies 21/01/2022

p.3

Due date

ensure all staff receive effective support to help them understand the appropriate action to take in the event of a concern being raised about the conduct of a colleague 21/01/2022

p.4

Due date

improve staff supervision to sufficiently focus on all aspects of safeguarding children, to help address weaknesses in practice and to provide relevant support, coaching and training. 21/01/2022

p.4

Setting details

Unique reference number 2521609 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10206571 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

p.5

inspection

Total number of places 14 Number of children on roll 16 Name of registered person Family Tree Nursery (wue) Limited

p.5

reference number

Telephone number 07495817048 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.5

Information about this early years setting

Family Tree Nursery registered in 2019. It is situated in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire. The nursery is open each weekday throughout the year, from 7.30am to 6pm. The provider employs four members of staff. Of these, three members of staff hold relevant early years qualifications to level 3.

p.5

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 The inspector spoke to parents and took their views into consideration. n Both the inspector and the manager carried out a joint observation of staff practice, and evaluated it together. n The inspector held discussions with the manager to evaluate the leadership and management of the setting. n The manager led the inspector on a learning walk and discussed how she delivers the curriculum.

p.5

Inspection activities

9 December 2021 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

9 December 2021 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.6

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.7

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.7

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.7