Busy Buddies

Inspection of Busy Buddies Poppy Field Primary Academy, Bishop Street, Hednesford WS12 4RY

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This provision does not meet requirements

There are breaches to the requirements that have an impact on children's welfare. For example, the manager has not put in place effective systems to ensure that staff are and remain suitable to work with children. In addition, there are weakness in the arrangements to ensure children are appropriately safeguarded.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Although not all staff who prepare food are appropriately trained in food hygiene, staff demonstrate secure knowledge of how to prepare food well for the children. For example, they recognise the different foods that pose a choking risk and take steps to minimise this well. This reduces the impact on children's safety. There are positive relationships between the children and the staff. Children follow the directions of the staff well. Staff plan a range of activities for children to engage with. Children enjoy watching the changes taking place as they add water to sand. For example, they laugh with excitement as they see holes forming in the sand. Staff work well in partnership with school to support the continuity of care for the children who attend.

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need to do better?

n Managers and staff rely heavily on school leaders to act as their designated safeguarding lead. They have not appointed an effective safeguarding lead within their own setting. The manager does not ensure that recruitment procedures are robust enough to identify where staff may pose a risk of harm to children. She does not thoroughly check staff's suitability before they start to work with children. This compromises children's safety and has an impact on their well-being. n Not all staff who handle food are appropriately trained in food hygiene. That said, staff's knowledge of children's dietary requirements is secure, they wash their hands before preparing and serving food for children to eat. Mealtimes are relaxing social occasions and children enjoy a range of food and snacks which are balanced. n Parents generally comment positively about the setting and explain that their children enjoy their time at the setting. However, parents are unaware of who

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their children's key person is. There is not enough information shared with them about the activities provided for children or to fully promote continuity of care. That being said, staff build relationships with children. They know the children well and staff ensure children's care needs are catered for within the setting. Staff liaise well with school to ensure that they find out about children's individual needs. n Children show high levels of perseverance during activities. For example, they remain focused and determined as they attempt to pick up objects using

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19 July 2022 tweezers. Children show confidence as visitors come into the setting. They eagerly seek them out to share their opinions and thoughts. Children communicate extremely well. n Staff provide lots of opportunities for children to learn about others. This includes celebrating different festivals and having open discussions with children about different family structures. This supports children to learn about their similarities and differences. Children show high levels of respect and care towards each other. n Staff conduct effective risk assessments to ensure that the premises are safe and suitable for children. This includes checking equipment and resources before children enter. Staff are vigilant towards children as they play and deploy themselves well. In addition, staff support children to keep themselves safe in the sun.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager's and staff's knowledge of safeguarding is weak. They do not fully understand some different types of abuse, such as those in the 'Prevent' duty, female genital mutilation and county lines. They demonstrate little understanding of the steps they should take if concerns are raised about a child's welfare. In addition, they are unaware of the responsibilities when it comes to managing allegations against staff. For example, although leaders dismiss staff immediately where they show signs of being unsuitable and are a potential risk to children, they are unaware of further duties. They fail to seek advice from external agencies and do not report this significant incident to Ofsted.

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Due date

implement effective recruitment procedures to ensure that staff are and remain suitable to work with children 02/09/2022

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improve knowledge of what is reportable to Ofsted 02/09/2022

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ensure relevant information is shared with parents to build on partnerships and support consistency of care 02/09/2022

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19 July 2022 ensure all staff who handle food are appropriately trained in food hygiene 02/09/2022

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ensure there is a designated safeguarding lead who takes responsibility for safeguarding the children in the setting 02/09/2022

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ensure the designated safeguarding lead attends training that enables them to identify, understand and respond appropriately to possible signs of abuse 02/09/2022

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ensure that the designated safeguarding lead understands the action they should take if an allegation is made against a staff member, this includes seeking advice and making referrals where necessary 02/09/2022

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train all staff to understand the setting's safeguarding policies and procedures, including the steps they should take if a concern is raised about a child's welfare. 02/09/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2558536 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10215824 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 33 Name of registered person Krucien, Beverley Jane

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reference number

Telephone number 07540149908 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Busy Buddies registered in 2019. The out-of-school club employs nine members of childcare staff. Of these, seven hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. They open from Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 7am to 9am and 3pm until 6pm.

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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 Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the setting. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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