Kidspiration Gorton Ltd

Inspection of Kidspiration Gorton Ltd 1a Gorton Lane, MANCHESTER M12 5DF

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Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Staff are overwhelmed and unable to maintain positive, enabling learning environments for all children. The management team have failed to equip their staff to effectively manage children's behaviour and individual needs, particularly in the pre-school room. This leads to a disorderly atmosphere and, at times, chaos. Children appear to be afraid and do not always show they feel safe when staff struggle to maintain order within the room. Babies and toddlers have a different experience. They enjoy learning in calm environments, where they can explore and feel secure.

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The provision is inadequate

Weak partnerships with parents negatively impacts on children. For example, parents are not always given accident reports promptly when their children suffer significant injuries. This means parents do not have all the necessary information or a clear picture of what has occurred when attending hospital for treatment. Additionally, the staff do not always follow health and safety legislation. The kitchen and bathroom used by pre-school children does not consistently have hot running water to support thorough handwashing. This does not sufficiently support children's good health.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite these weaknesses, some children have high levels of confidence, particularly babies and toddlers. Staff are aware of the implications the COVID-19 pandemic has had on some children's development. They focus heavily on building the confidence, social skills and communication abilities of the youngest children. This is largely successful and children begin to close any gaps in their learning. All children enjoy outdoor play. They play games with their peers, listen to stories and talk about things they see in the environment. This supports their physical development and some aspects of personal development.

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need to do better?

n The management team do not provide targeted, high-quality training and support to help staff to fulfil their roles. Staff in the pre-school room, particularly, do not have the skills to manage children's behaviour and maintain a safe, learning conducive environment. Children struggle to recognise and regulate their emotions. This leads to physical outbursts against staff and their peers. Staff try hard and genuinely aim to meet the needs of every child, but are not successful. These factors combine to create an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty, which causes children to run, recoil and cry when incidents occur. During these times, children are unable to learn. n During the inspection, the manager failed to share information with the inspector regarding an incident resulting in a significant injury to a child. Despite being aware of the requirement to notify Ofsted of such incidents. This calls into

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need to do better?

13 July 2022 question the integrity of the manager and her ability to lead changes needed within the nursery. As such, Ofsted will take enforcement action against the provider. n Staff complete risk assessments twice daily within the nursery and outdoors. However, these checks are not effective and hazards remain unidentified within the environment. For example, a heavy fan balanced on a high shelf with long hanging wires within children's reach, a large, child-sized hole in the outdoor perimeter fence, which leads onto a busy road and children running in bare feet on unsuitable surfaces outdoors. Upon arrival at the nursery, the inspector noted the front door was wedged open and the connected alarm turned off, which means any person could gain entry to where children were playing. These hazards, plus others identified, pose a potential risk of harm to children. n Necessary information is not shared with parents as dictated within the nursery's

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policies and procedures. This causes distress and means parents are not always equipped with the information they need when seeking medical assistance for their children. This does not support respectful working partnerships between the nursery and parents. n The management team fail to evaluate effectively and so do not identify when expectations are not being met within the setting. For instance, staff use inconsistent approaches when managing children's behaviour. n The management team and staff have designed a well-thought-out, challenging curriculum for children. Babies begin to develop early imaginative skills and rapidly learn new words. Toddler's begin to share and take turns and recall their favourite moments from well known stories. Pre-school children giggle as they learn about how our body works and create their own versions of the digestive system. However, due to the disorderly environment and the impact this has,

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need to do better?

children are not always able to access and benefit from the curriculum. This undermines their ability to progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The management team fail to maintain a safe and suitable environment for children. This means children are exposed to hazards which could lead to potential injuries. Although risk assessments are completed daily, they are not effective. Other factors such as poor behaviour management also place children at risk. Failure to ensure adequate hot running water means children are not cared for in a continuously suitable environment. Staff and the management team do have a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures they must follow when concerned for a child.

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Due date

provide staff with high-quality training and support, so they have the knowledge and skills to meet children's needs, manage behaviour and maintain an enabling environment for learning 08/08/2022

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Due date

ensure that the premises are fit for purpose and comply with requirements of health and safety legislation, with specific regard to hand washing facilities 08/08/2022

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Due date

ensure incidents which are notifiable to Ofsted are reported in a timely manner, including when a significant injury occurs on the premises 08/08/2022

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Due date

ensure necessary information is given to parents in a prompt manner, including sharing accident reports when children obtain injuries on the premises 08/08/2022

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Due date

ensure policies and procedures are effectively implemented by all staff and the management team, particularly regarding behaviour management, risk assessments and response to accidents 08/08/2022

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Due date

ensure risk assessment procedures are effective and consistent, to swiftly identify and remove any hazards which pose a potential risk to children. 08/08/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2654375 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10226455 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 58 Number of children on roll 56 Name of registered person Kidspiration Gorton Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07502522798 Date of previous inspection 25 January 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Kidspiration Gorton Ltd registered in 2021. It is situated in Gorton, Manchester. The nursery employs 13 members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds a childcare qualification at level 5, eight hold level 2 or above and four are unqualified. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued 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 We received additional information about the provider on 14 July 2022, which was also taken into consideration. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n Children and parents communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The manager and the inspector completed a joint observation and evaluated

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practice seen together. n Staff and the management team held discussions with the inspector throughout the inspection process.

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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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