Partou Small World Day Nursery & Pre-School

Inspection of Small World Day Nursery 70 High Street, Hatfield, Doncaster, Yorkshire DN7 6RY

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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

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The provision is inadequate

Leaders and managers lack understanding of their roles when an allegation is made against a member of staff. They do not always share information with the relevant authorities and, instead, investigate some matters themselves. This means that some allegations are not properly investigated by the appropriate professionals, as required by current safeguarding guidance and legislation.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are happy and at ease in the nursery. They demonstrate this when they run into the arms of familiar staff. Measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are gradually easing and parents are now permitted to collect children from their rooms again. Managers say that this has helped to strengthen partnerships with parents, particularly those new to the nursery since the pandemic began.

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The provision is inadequate

Children behave well and are keen to join in. Pre-school children experiment with objects that float and sink in the water tray. Babies enjoy games of peekaboo with fabric and enjoy snuggling with staff for stories. Toddlers access a wide range of creative activities. These help them to develop hand strength and coordination, for example while rolling and stretching dough. Staff want the best outcomes for every child. They help all children to build on what they already know and can do.

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need to do better?

n Staff understand the nursery's whistle-blowing procedure and quickly raise any concerns. However, leaders and managers do not ensure that all such concerns are referred to the appropriate authorities for independent investigation. They do not always inform Ofsted in a timely manner. This impacts on children's safety and welfare because the appropriate professionals are not able to assess if there is a risk of harm to children. n Breaches of the statutory requirements and weak safeguarding practice mean that children's personal development, safety and well-being are not assured well enough. That said, staff meet children's care needs generally well. Children learn good hygiene routines, such as regular handwashing. Appropriate measures for infection control help to further protect children's health. n The manager considers the progression of children's learning in the curriculum. Well-planned activities and resources provide increasing challenge as children

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need to do better?

become more able. This helps children to make good progress and they are well prepared for later learning in school. n Regular professional development has a positive impact on staff's teaching. For example, following training about teaching boys, staff have introduced notepads and pencils to the building area. This has led to an increase in boys' motivation to practise early writing skills and their progress in literacy has improved. n Children of all ages enjoy stories and rhymes. For example, children readily

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need to do better?

3 February 2022 approached the inspector with a book to share. Staff read to children with enthusiasm and model new words. This helps to develop children's vocabulary. n Partnerships with other professionals are particularly effective for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Shared plans between staff and professionals help to provide a consistent approach to children's learning. Teaching is closely focused on children's individual needs and abilities and helps children to make the progress they are capable of. n There is an atmosphere of mutual support and respect in the nursery. Managers actively promote staff's well-being and staff report that they feel well supported. Staff are polite to children and each other. Children learn good manners and begin to consider others' feelings. n Children are keen learners and often become engrossed in their play. Generally, staff quickly notice children who disengage and they involve them in activities.

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need to do better?

Occasionally, however, children have to wait too long between parts of their day. For example, babies get restless when waiting for their coats to be put on for outdoor play. Pre-school children become unsettled when they wait too long at lunchtime. n Settling-in procedures put parents at ease and help children to settle quickly in to nursery. Parents describe staff as 'lovely' and 'helpful'. They appreciate the support that staff provide for extending children's learning at home and the high-quality feedback they receive from their child's key person.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders and managers have a poor regard to the guidance 'Working Together to Safeguard Children'. Although there are written safeguarding procedures in place, the procedures for managing allegations against a member of staff are not in line with the guidance and procedures of local safeguarding partners. Nevertheless, staff know what to do if they are concerned about a child's welfare. They record and monitor children's attendance and understand why poor attendance can be a cause for concern. Some measures help to keep children safe in nursery. For example, staff check visitors' identity and unexpected people who arrive to collect children must confirm a password from parents.

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Due date

3 February 2022 ensure that the procedure to be followed in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff is in line with the guidance and procedures of local safeguarding partners and that such concerns are reported to the relevant authorities without delay 14/02/2022

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Due date

ensure that all leaders, managers and staff understand and have regard to relevant safeguarding legislation, in particular 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' 14/02/2022

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Due date

ensure that all leaders, managers and staff are trained to understand the safeguarding policies and procedures, in particular those relating to allegations made against staff. 14/02/2022

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should:

n review daily routines and periods between activities to minimise occasions when children become unsettled and restless.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2545631 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10215542 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 97 Number of children on roll 95 Name of registered person Just Childcare Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01302 844485 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Small World Day Nursery registered in 2019. It opens from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for Christmas and bank holidays. The nursery employs 15 childcare staff. Of these, 13 hold a relevant early years qualification at level 3 or above, including one with qualified teacher status. The nursery receives funding to provide early education for children aged two, three and four years old.

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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 leaders and managers and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The manager, the senior support manager and the operations manager showed the inspector around the nursery and talked about the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching in all rooms and the outdoor area and assessed its impact on children's learning. n The inspector met with the manager, the senior support manager and the operations manager to discuss leadership and management of the setting. The inspector looked at relevant documents provided, including evidence of the suitability of staff. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She also spoke to a number of parents and took account of their

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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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