Setting EY389944

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider has a clear knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children and protect them from risk of harm. They know how to identify concerns about a child's welfare and when to refer these to the relevant agency. The provider plans to provide all staff with child protection training to help keep their safeguarding knowledge up to date. Staff follow written policies and procedures, and share them with parents. n The provider understands how to carry out effective risk assessments. They are clear on how to make sure the premises are safe and secure for children. The provider explains how all staff will complete training on how to identify and minimise hazards to children. n The provider has procedures in place to review and evaluate the setting, to find ways to improve outcomes for children and their families. Through discussions, they explain how they will seek feedback from parents, staff and children to help

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This provision meets requirements

make improvements to the service. n The provider has arrangements in place for the supervision of staff. They plan to meet regularly with staff to discuss their performance and to identify any training needs for their continued professional development. n The provider plans to teach children about different feelings and emotions to help them learn how to manage their own behaviour. They discuss how they will use praise and positive reinforcements to help children understand boundaries, and how to respect others. The provider will train all staff on the behaviour policy and on effective strategies to use to manage children's behaviour. n The provider has a clear knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage. They plan to provide an ambitious curriculum that helps children develop their knowledge and skills, over time. The provider explains how the educational programmes will take account of children's individual

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learning needs and interests. n The provider describes how staff will regularly observe and assess children's learning to help monitor their progress. They will use this information to identify any gaps in a child's development and to plan for their next steps. The key person will share this information with parents and suggest ways to help support their child's learning at home. n The provider gives high priority to working together with other professionals. She has established strong relationships with the local schools that children attend, to share ideas and best practice. The provider will use this information to plan activities and experiences that prepare children well for their future learning.

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This provision meets requirements

11 July 2022 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY389944 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10134057 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 0

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 15 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Oakwood Acorns registered in 2009 and is situated in Leeds. The provision employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The provision opens Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The provision offers funded early education to 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 viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The provider spoke to the inspector about her curriculum plans and intentions for children's learning. n The inspector discussed with the provider how they intend to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when caring for children. n The inspector reviewed a sample of key documentation, including the recruitment, vetting and employment arrangements for all staff.

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Inspection activities

11 July 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

11 July 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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