Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Derby

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 Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety is compromised. Staff are unclear on some aspects of child protection. The practice relating to staff's use of mobile phones in the setting poses a potential risk to children.

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The provision is inadequate

Children have significant difficulties moving around the play room, finding a place to sit or joining in with activities, due to the severely restricted space. For example, as a child selects a book to look at they squat next to another child, as there is insufficient room for them to sit on the floor. Children frequently stand side by side at a table. They briefly push a car around or watch others. There is a lack of floor space, limited resources and lack of interaction from staff.

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The provision is inadequate

Although children, generally, behave well, they are not developing some of the characteristics and attitudes they need for their future learning. Children do not always have the confidence to make their needs known and their attempts to try and get a member of staffs' attention often go unnoticed. Their engagement in play is significantly hindered because staff practice is poor. For example, children show initial interest in an activity about ice and snow, however, this quickly declines. They say very little and staff do not engage with the children, which limits their learning. Children attempt to follow staff's instructions to break the ice and to mix paint into it, however, when this becomes repetitive or proves too difficult they leave the table.

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need to do better?

n The provider has failed to ensure that Ofsted has been notified of all the staff working at the setting, so that their suitability can be confirmed. Staff do not have a suitable understanding of child protection. They are unfamiliar with the correct procedures to follow if there is an allegation against a staff member. Staff lack knowledge of some areas of abuse, such as exploitation and radicalisation. They do not gather sufficient information regarding injuries that happen outside of the setting to ensure children are safeguarded. The provider allows staff to have access to their personal mobile phones without any monitoring, which presents a potential risk to children's safety. n The provider does not ensure that there is sufficient space for children to play. She has enrolled more children than the space available allows for. The children spend the majority of their time indoors in a room that is far too small. It is

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need to do better?

often impossible to hear what is being said, due to the number of children and staff in the space. At times, it becomes chaotic as children try to manoeuvre around each other, for example when they attempt to help to tidy up the toys. Furthermore, children only have access to the same limited range of resources all day and struggle to occupy themselves. This is having a significant negative

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need to do better?

29 November 2021 impact on children's learning and development. n Staff are able to describe some relevant examples of children's current stage of development, however, there is a lack of clarity over what children need to learn next. Staff do not demonstrate they know how to plan to help children to progress. They do not give sufficient consideration to the purpose of activities and what knowledge, understanding or skills they want children to learn. The intent for adult-led activities is vague and they are poorly delivered. n Support for children's learning is poor and they are not being helped to develop the skills they need for their future learning. Staff frequently fail to interact with children, often due to the lack of space. When staff do interact with the children they make very brief comments or ask basic questions that usually go unanswered. Children quickly disengage. n The provider does not undertake effective supervision of staff. She does not

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need to do better?

demonstrate that she is able to evaluate the quality of education and identify what needs to improve. In spite of the poor practice evident in the setting, only one member of staff has a professional development target relating to supporting children's learning and this was self-identified. n Staff are sensitive in supporting transitions and routines, such as nappy changing. They let children know what is happening now and next to help them to feel comfortable. Children recognise that they should not go into the kitchen without supervision or to try to access the upstairs. n Staff recognise where children have gaps in their learning. They share information with parents and carers and make referrals to relevant external agencies to seek additional support. n The provider delivers a range of different outings, such as to the local swimming pool and stately homes. She includes experiences that some children may not

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff do not demonstrate a suitable understanding of some types of abuse. They do not know how to manage allegations or what information to gather about injuries that occur outside of the setting. The provider allows staff to have constant access to their personal mobile phones and to take and upload photographs of children without any procedures in place. The provider is not ensuring that Ofsted has got an up-to-date list of staff in the setting in order to confirm their suitability. The premises and garden are secure. Staff maintain appropriate supervision of the children, so that they can see or hear them at all times.

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Due date

ensure that staff have an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues, and are aware of the correct procedures for managing allegations 01/12/2021

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ensure that the mobile phone and camera policy is implemented to safeguard children 01/12/2021

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ensure that staff are alert to concerns in a child's life at home or elsewhere and gather relevant information to ensure children's safety and well-being 01/12/2021

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ensure that the premises are organised in a way that meets the needs of children and allows every child the required amount of space 01/12/2021

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ensure that resources and equipment are sufficient to meet the needs of children and are organised to support their learning and development 01/12/2021

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Due date

ensure that supervision arrangements for staff evaluate the quality of learning and development experiences for children and provide appropriate support, coaching and training to improve staffs' personal effectiveness. 10/01/2022

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Due date

ensure that the curriculum clearly identifies the knowledge, skills and understanding children need to learn 07/02/2022

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Due date

ensure that staff provide appropriate support for children's learning and development to help them to make good or better progress. 07/02/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561853 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10210409 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 10 Number of children on roll 80

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Helen Samuels Childcare registered in 2018 and is in Derby. The setting employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these seven hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The setting opens from 6.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday all year round, except for two weeks at Christmas. The setting 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 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 completed a learning walk. She observed the quality of education during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector completed joint observations with the provider. n The inspector held a meeting with the provider. She reviewed relevant documentation, such as evidence of first-aid and staff qualifications. n The inspector spoke to parents and carers during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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