Wise Owl Kids Den At Bottesford Infants School

Inspection of Wise Owl Kids Den At Bottesford Infants School Bottesford Infant School, Manor Road, SCUNTHORPE, South Humberside DN16 3PB

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This provision does not meet requirements

Leaders have failed to provide staff with the induction training, supervision or ongoing support they need to effectively fulfil their roles. Staff do not have adequate knowledge to be able to identify children who may be at risk of harm. They do not know what to do if they have child protection concerns, or if an allegation was made against an adult working at the setting. Additionally, staff do not always identify risks to children or take steps to keep them safe. Children are not well supervised. Staff do not always notice when children fall out with their friends or become upset. Consequently, children's safety and well-being are not maintained.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Despite these weaknesses, children mostly enjoy attending the setting. They draw pictures and proudly show the inspector a drawing of 'grandma's house'. Some children join in ball games, and some enjoy baking activities.

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need to do better?

n Leadership and management are weak. The provider has not made sure that staff understand the setting's procedures. Staff do not know who the designated lead practitioner for safeguarding is. They do not know what to do in the event of them having a child protection concern. This does not protect children's well- being. n Staff who regularly have sole charge of children do not have a current paediatric first-aid certificate. This means that, should an accident or emergency occur, they would not be able to provide children with immediate treatment. n Staff do not identify risks in the environment. For example, children play outside in high temperatures and direct sunlight. Staff do not recognise this as a potential risk or consider ways they could help to keep children safe. Additionally, they do not consistently follow safety procedures, such as ensuring all children wear a high-visibility jacket when collecting them from school.

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need to do better?

n Staff do not adequately supervise children. They are frequently in the kitchen area and not working directly with children. When parents arrive to collect their child, one member of staff leaves to take them to the entrance. This leaves one member of staff supervising children who are divided between large indoor and outdoor areas. This means that children are not always in sight or hearing of staff. Although children are, generally, well behaved, the poor supervision means that staff do not notice when children need help to manage their feelings or relationships with their friends. This does not promote children's safety and well-being. n Good hygiene practices are not maintained. Children wander around the setting while eating. They place their fingers in their mouths before touching shared

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need to do better?

20 June 2022 equipment and toys. Staff and children do not wash their hands before baking. Staff place food on the kitchen surfaces without ensuring they are clean. Food is placed alongside children's craft work, pebbles and other equipment before being served to children. This increases the risk of the spread of infection and does not promote the good health of children. n Early years children are not allocated a key person. This means that staff do not always know them well enough. Staff do not always meet children's emotional needs. For example, when young children are upset, this is not always quickly identified, so that they can be reassured. n Information and records are not properly obtained, maintained and shared to ensure the effective running of the setting. Information about staff's suitability, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks, are not available for the inspector to view. The setting's policies and procedures are not consistently

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need to do better?

shared with parents, so that they can understand them. Staff do not keep a daily record of the names of children being cared for and their hours of attendance. This means that accurate records of who is present are not available in the event of an emergency evacuation.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff do not know about a wide range of possible signs that a child may be being abused or at risk of harm. They do not know the correct procedures to be followed, in line with the local safeguarding partnership procedures, if they have child protection concerns. They do not know who the setting's designated lead practitioner for safeguarding is. They do not know what they must do if an allegation was made against a member of staff. They do not understand the role of the local authority designated officer.

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Due date

implement effective induction, training and supervision arrangements which support staff to have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities 04/07/2022

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Due date

20 June 2022 ensure at least one person holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate when children are present, both on the premises and on outings, including when taking children to and from school 04/07/2022

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ensure all staff have up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues and are able to identify signs of possible abuse and neglect 04/07/2022

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train all staff to understand your safeguarding procedures, including who the designated lead practitioner for safeguarding is, and what they must do if they have child protection concerns about a child or an allegation is made 04/07/2022

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improve staff's awareness and understanding of risk assessment, to ensure they are vigilant in identifying hazards and take immediate steps to minimise risk to children 04/07/2022

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improve staff deployment to ensure that children are well supervised, kept safe from harm, and that their emotional needs are met 04/07/2022

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implement effective hygiene practices that promote the good health of children and help to minimise or stop the spread of infection 04/07/2022

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ensure early years children have an identified key person who is fully aware of, and can meet, their individual care needs through effective and settled relationships 04/07/2022

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improve the gathering, maintaining and sharing of information, to ensure that records, including staff's suitability checks and qualifications, are easily accessible and available and that your policies and procedures are effectively shared with parents 04/07/2022

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Due date

20 June 2022 keep accurate records of the names of children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance. 04/07/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420004 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 10245321 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 Out-of-school day care

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inspection

Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 25 Name of registered person Wise Owl Private Day Nurseries Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01724 487522 Date of previous inspection 22 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Wise Owl Kids Den At Bottesford Infants School registered in 2010 and is privately owned. It operates from the site of Bottesford Infant School. The club employs two members of childcare staff. The owner holds qualified teacher status. The club opens from Monday to Friday term time only. Sessions are from 7.50am until 8.50am and from 3.15pm to 5.45 pm.

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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 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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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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