Zig Zag Pre-school

Inspection of Zig Zag Pre-school 127 Rowlett Road, Corby, Northamptonshire NN17 2BS

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The nominated individual and the acting manager have not ensured the premises are safe and secure for children. In several areas of the setting there are significant issues with the premises. Outdoors there are fence panels missing. An external door with a secure entry system is broken. Inside, a room which leads to different premises is left unlocked. This means children could leave the premises unsupervised. Furthermore, unauthorised adults could enter the setting and gain access to children. This presents a significant risk to children's safety. n The nominated individual and the acting manager have not completed adequate risk assessments. Some areas of the setting contain inappropriate items which could be harmful to children. In the toilets, cleaning products and decorating materials are left where children can access them. The provider has not ensured these items are stored safely. n The nominated individual does not have public liability insurance in place for the

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setting. n The nominated individual has not ensured that a member of staff has a paediatric first-aid qualification. n The first-aid box is unsuitable. The nominated individual has not ensured it is checked regularly. Some first-aid equipment, such as eye wash, has passed its expiry date. This means the items are unsuitable to use if required. Paediatric first-aid treatment could not be administered to children effectively. n Despite the above weaknesses, the acting manager has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows who to report concerns to in line with local safeguarding partnership guidance. The acting manager is confident on the procedure to follow should an allegation be made against a staff member. n The acting manager explains, through discussion, how she plans to meet the learning and development requirements. She explains how she will find out all about children before they start, and plan activities to suit the next stages of

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their learning. n The acting manager explains how she will encourage children to behave in a positive way. She describes how she will support children to take turns and share with other children. The acting manager discusses how she will praise children when they are kind to other children. n The acting manager demonstrates that she is aware of how to develop an effective partnership with parents. She will hold daily conversations with parents to ensure there is constant communication. The acting manager will work in partnership with other agencies that support children.

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This provision does not meet requirements

9 September 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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Due date

ensure the security at the setting is effective, to prevent children from leaving the setting unsupervised and unauthorised people gaining access 30/09/2022

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ensure risk assessments identify and minimise all risks and hazards to children to ensure their safety 30/09/2022

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ensure public liability insurance is in place 16/09/2022

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maintain an appropriate paediatric first- aid qualification 30/09/2022

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ensure there is a first-aid box which contains appropriate, in-date content for use with children. 16/09/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2541458 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10208673 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 44 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Zig Zag Day Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01536350223 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Zig Zag Pre-school registered in 2019. It is located in Corby, Northamptonshire. The setting operates Monday to Friday from 9am until 3pm during term time only. One member of staff is employed at the setting. They hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 6.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The nominated individual and the acting manager showed the inspector around the setting. n The inspector discussed with the acting manager how they intend to meet the learning and development requirements. n The acting manager discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

9 September 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

9 September 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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