Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Hampshire

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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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

The provider is not meeting all of the safeguarding requirements as the suitability of some staff has not been fully checked, placing children at risk. However, they successfully promote children's care and learning.

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The provision is inadequate

Children have warm and caring relationships with the staff. They are eager to show staff things that are of importance to them, such as when they have new shoes. Children feel reassured by staff and receive cuddles when they need them. They listen well and follow the rules and boundaries set by the staff. Children are praised for making 'good choices' as they think about their actions and the impact on others. They learn to keep themselves safe as they discuss the need to wear sunhats in the hot weather. Staff have high expectations for children, and children make good progress in their learning and development.

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The provision is inadequate

Children develop their mathematical understanding as they play. For example, young children learn about 'fast' and 'slow' as they race toy boats and as they play with a 'beach' set up in the water tray. They learn about good hygiene, as staff remind them to cover their mouths when they cough.

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need to do better?

n The provider does not ensure that all required suitability checks are completed for staff before they work unsupervised with children. Some staff are regularly left in sole charge of children without having been fully checked. This puts children at risk. In other areas of her practice, the provider has a more effective overview of the provision. n The provider has a clear curriculum in place that builds on children's knowledge as they progress through the setting. They have high ambitions for the children and their development. n Children's language is skilfully developed. They learn new words, such as 'camouflage', as they play. Staff build on children's vocabulary from a very early age. This helps children make good progress with their speech and language development. However, at times, the needs of quieter children are overlooked during group activities, where more confident children dominate. n Children listen eagerly to stories throughout the day. They join in with favourite

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phrases and excitedly talk about the characters. For example, children talk about what the tiger might eat next in the 'Tiger Who Came to Tea'. They apply their own knowledge about keeping safe to the characters. For instance, they talk about how the tiger will 'burn his tummy' when he drinks from the teapot. n Children learn about the importance of good oral hygiene. Young children eagerly sing songs about teeth brushing as they use their tooth brushes after snack. The proudly show staff their 'shiny teeth' as they demonstrate that they

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need to do better?

15 June 2022 have brushed them well. n Children learn to be independent from an early age. For example, young children learn how to pour their own drinks without spilling them. They beam with delight when they succeed at the challenge. n Transitions between rooms are well supported with children going on visits with their key person before moving rooms. Staff are familiar to all children as they visit each room, this helps children settle quickly. However, on occasion, transitions between activities and daily routines are not supported well and children become restless and disengaged. n The provider works well with her staff to ensure she is aware of children's individual needs, so that any additional funding is used effectively to aid their learning and development. n There are strong partnerships with parents, who speak highly of the communication they receive from the staff. They talk fondly of the 'home-from-

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need to do better?

home' feeling and enthusiastically explain the good progress their child has made in their learning and development. n There is a strong community feel between the staff. They speak very highly of the levels of support they receive from the management team. Staff demonstrate that they feel their well-being is well looked after and the management team ensures workloads are manageable.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The weaknesses in recruitment and vetting mean that children are not effectively safeguarded. However, the provider ensures that staff have completed a Disclosure and Barring Service check and that they have two references as part of her recruitment checks. Staff demonstrate their secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is a risk from harm. They know how to report a concern about a child and if there was an allegation against a member of staff to the relevant local safeguarding partners.

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Due date

15 June 2022 implement effective systems to ensure that all required suitability checks are carried out for any other person who may have regular contact with children (including those living or working on the premises), and that unvetted adults are not left in sole charge of children. 29/06/2022

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Due date

ensure that people whose suitability has not been checked do not have unsupervised contact with children being cared for. 29/06/2022

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should:

n ensure quieter children have the same opportunities and learning experiences when taking part in group activities as the more confident children n consider how to support children effectively during transitions in their daily activities and routines, so that they do not become restless and disengaged.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2520044 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10208015 Type of provision Childcare on 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 37 Number of children on roll 61

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Next Steps Day Care registered in 2019. The setting is open all year round from 7.30am until 6pm for 51 weeks of the year. There are nine staff, of whom eight hold a relevant level 3 or higher childcare qualification. The provider is in receipt of funding 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 provider discussed her curriculum intentions with the inspector during the learning walk. n Parents shared their views with the inspector. n The provider and the inspector took part in a joint observation of an activity. n The inspector observed the provider, staff and children throughout the day. n The inspector sampled relevant documents. n The provider and the inspector took part in a leadership and management discussion.

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Inspection activities

15 June 2022 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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