Discovery Childcare

Inspection of Discovery Childcare 85 Smithurst Road, Giltbrook, NOTTINGHAM NG16 2UD

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Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety and welfare are compromised because leaders do not recognise and manage concerns appropriately.

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The provision is inadequate

Younger children are keen to join in with familiar number rhymes, such as 'Five little ducks'. They listen carefully and, at the appropriate time, remove one of the ducks and pass it to a member of staff. When the song has finished, they attempt to sing it again by themselves. Staff talk to children as they play to promote their thinking and understanding. However, children sometimes withdraw from an activity because staff do not give them the space and time to explore or think about what they are doing.

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The provision is inadequate

Children in the pre-school room develop their problem-solving skills as they investigate why the lid will not fit on a game and try to resolve it. However, some children disengage because staff disregard their contributions. Older children describe and explain what they are doing, although staff do not always support them to correctly express this, for example, by using appropriate words.

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The provision is inadequate

Children recognise and follow the routines of the nursery. For example, they wait for staff to take them to wash their hands before eating. Babies join in with handwashing and cleaning their faces after mealtimes. From this early age, staff use songs and simple explanations to introduce a healthy lifestyle.

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need to do better?

n Leaders have failed to take appropriate steps to improve the quality of the provision since the last inspection. This is the second consecutive inadequate judgement. There are repeat breaches of the requirements for child protection, performance management of staff, curriculum and support for learning. In addition, we identified a further four breaches of the requirements. n Leaders do not have a suitable knowledge and understanding of how to identify and manage concerns regarding the suitability of staff. They are inconsistent in their understanding of when to make a referral to the local authority designated officer. Furthermore, they do not maintain appropriate records of discussions with other agencies, or act on advice to follow up on any issues. n Although leaders observe staff practice and identify personal targets, they do not communicate these well enough to staff. Therefore, staff are unclear on

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need to do better?

what they need to improve upon. Furthermore, leaders do not ensure that staff receive the support they need to help them to improve. This leads to inconsistency in the support for children's learning. n Leaders do not ensure that staff who undertake the role of the special educational needs coordinator are suitably trained or supported. Currently, staff

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need to do better?

3 February 2022 who are new to the role have an understanding of which children have additional needs, but are not providing any advice or support to help to close any gaps in children's learning. n Staff demonstrate an awareness of children's stage of development and where they need support. However, the curriculum has recently been rewritten but not yet finalised. As a result, it lacks clear intentions for what children will learn, particularly for babies. n Staff provide some effective support for learning. For example, they support children to count a number of objects to promote their mathematical development. They provide some opportunities and experiences that children may not have had elsewhere, such as different types of sensory play. Staff's enthusiastic reading of stories captures and sustains children's attention and interest. They ask questions to encourage children to think and explain what is

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happening. However, staff do not always provide effective support. For example, they do not consistently model the correct language or give children time to think and respond to their comments. They do not always extend their support for learning beyond what children already know. Furthermore, they do not ensure that all children, particularly those who are quiet and compliant, are fully included in activities. n Staff do not ensure that they share information with parents and carers about their child's learning and development. Many parents and carers are unaware of what their child is learning, so that they can provide consistent support at home. Parents and carers who spoke to the inspector expressed their satisfaction with the service offered and commented that their children enjoy attending the nursery. n Staff are attentive and sensitive to children's needs, particularly with children who are struggling to settle. They are knowledgeable about how children

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need to do better?

manage different situations and how they might express their emotions. They offer lots of reassurance and adapt situations to individual children. Children have secure attachments to the adults that care for them. n Staff have reorganised the environment so that sleep routines do not impact on children's play and learning. They have improved the support for children during transitions between activities and routines. This helps to ensure that children are comfortable and secure at these times.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders do not demonstrate that they have a suitable understanding of how to ensure the ongoing suitability of staff. They lack knowledge and understanding of current child protection procedures with regard to referrals to external agencies. Leaders fail to check that those with safeguarding responsibilities are maintaining records and taking appropriate steps, following advice from other professionals. Staff demonstrate that they can recognise child protection concerns and how to manage these. The premises are safe and secure. Staff provide constant supervision, including when children are sleeping, to ensure their safety.

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Due date

ensure that appropriate action is taken regarding the ongoing suitability of staff and referrals to appropriate agencies 08/02/2022

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Due date

ensure that there are effective systems in place to establish the ongoing suitability of staff, and identify and manage any concerns 08/02/2022

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ensure that records are appropriately maintained with regards to any concerns, including information-sharing with other agencies and professionals 08/02/2022

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ensure that the performance management of staff identifies weaknesses in practice, and provide appropriate support to help staff to improve their knowledge and skills of how to support children's learning and development 04/03/2022

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ensure that the special educational needs coordinator provides appropriate support and guidance to staff to help children at risk of delay in their development or with special educational needs and/or disabilities 04/03/2022

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enable a regular two-way flow of information between parents and carers to ensure they are kept up to date on their child's learning and development. 04/03/2022

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ensure that the curriculum identifies the knowledge, skills and understanding that children will learn to ensure they make the best possible progress 04/03/2022

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Due date

ensure that staff provide appropriate support for learning and development to help children to build on what they already know and can do. 04/03/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401449 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10213666 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 81 Number of children on roll 44 Name of registered person Cared 4 Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01159384805 Date of previous inspection 13 October 2021

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Information about this early years setting

Discovery Childcare registered in 2009 and is located in Giltbrook, Nottinghamshire. The nursery employs 13 members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds early years professional status, one has a qualification at level 6, eight at level 3 and two at level 2. The nursery is open from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors Justine Ellaway Teresa Lester

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Inspection activities

n The inspectors discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provider and have taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspectors completed a learning walk and discussed the curriculum. They observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on learning. n The inspectors spoke to parents and carers during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspectors reviewed relevant documents, such as evidence of paediatric first-aid training and the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspectors carried out joint observations with one of the owners and the manager of the nursery. n The inspectors spoke to staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspectors held a meeting with both the owners and the manager of the nursery.

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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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