Kids' Corner Bridlington Limited

Inspection of Kids' Corner Bridlington Limited 34-35 Queen Street, Bridlington YO15 2SP

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Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

A breach in the safeguarding and welfare requirements has an impact on children's safety. The manager has failed to follow the correct procedures in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff. However, children arrive happily to the nursery and are keen to attend. The manager knows each family well and staff form close bonds with children. The quality of education requires improvement. For example, the educational programme is not always challenging or purposeful, particularly for older children. Despite this, children show enthusiasm to join in with activities. Toddlers and older children develop physical skills and dance with staff. Babies use the slide indoors and begin to walk around resources. Staff have high expectations for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They provide one-to-one support and use detailed plans to help them make progress.

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The provision is inadequate

Children benefit from daily walks into the local community. They develop a good understanding of the world, and this also ensures they have plenty of fresh air and exercise. Staff encourage children to become independent and teach them about healthy eating. However, the drinking facilities for toddlers and older children do not promote their good health and children drink from other children's bottles. The manager has carefully considered the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic for staff and families. She provides support to promote their confidence and positive emotional well-being. Parents and extended family are happy with the care their children receive.

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need to do better?

n The manager has failed to take appropriate action in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff. She has not reported this to the local authority designated officer and failed to notify Ofsted. This is a breach of the early years foundation stage and has a significant impact on children's safety. n The delivery of activities is variable and inconsistent. In addition, some activities and experiences lack challenge and purpose. For example, during a bug painting activity, resources were limited and staff did not extend this to enhance children's skills in other areas of learning. During mealtimes with babies, staff talk among themselves and do not interact with babies, to teach them key words or develop their communication skills. n In contrast, staff provide good levels of support for children who speak English as additional language and those children with SEND. The manager and staff

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need to do better?

team work hard to make referrals swiftly and access support from other professionals. This helps children to make good progress, and gaps in their learning begin to close. n Children's good health is not consistently promoted, specifically in relation to

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need to do better?

22 September 2022 drinking facilities. Although the manager took swift action during the inspection, young children drank from the wrong drinks bottle, and water dispensers are not always clean or accessible to children. In addition, some children do not consistently have opportunities to use water and soap to practise their handwashing and self-care skills. n Staff have good relationships with children and their families. The manager knows them extremely well and ensures communication is effective. Parents are happy with the care their children receive and particularly like the number of trips and outings children attend. Children develop a good understanding of the world around them, and staff make the best use of the local community facilities. n Overall, children are keen to join in with experiences and their physical development is promoted. For example, babies enjoy using paint and leaves to make printed pictures. Staff support them to develop physical skills using indoor

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need to do better?

slides. Toddlers and older children enjoy dancing with staff and moving different body parts to the music. n Staff meet children's care needs effectively and know about their individual routines. Babies benefit from a quiet space to sleep and staff provide their comfort items. Children's behaviour is good. Staff use gentle reminders and plenty of praise to help children develop good social skills and confidence. Older children show pride as they receive stickers from staff for being safe on their trip to the library. n The manager promotes staff's well-being and provides them with access to training courses for their professional development. For example, staff have recently attended training to support them to manage anxiety. This has helped them to support new children and families to settle in. The manager is passionate about her role and is keen to drive improvement forward with the team.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager lacks understanding of the role of the local authority designated officer, and this has caused delay in reporting serious incidents involving staff. Therefore, children are not consistently protected from harm. In contrast, she has thorough procedures for staff to follow if they have concerns about children's welfare. Staff show confidence in identifying potential signs of abuse, such as neglect, and know how to respond swiftly. The manager works closely with other professionals involved with children and their families, such as social workers. Recruitment procedures are robust and the manager regularly verifies staff's suitability using the online Disclosure and Barring Service checking system. Staff complete detailed risk assessments for trips outside of the setting and ensure they have up-to-date knowledge of the area.

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Due date

ensure the correct procedures are followed in the event that an allegation is raised against a member of staff, and improve the team's understanding of the role of the local authority designated officer 13/10/2022

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Due date

develop staff's teaching to help all children make good progress and provide activities which are challenging and purposeful 17/11/2022

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Due date

improve the drinking facilities for toddlers and older children to ensure their good health and hygiene are promoted and reduce the risk of cross- infection. 13/10/2022

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should:

n promote children's independence and self-care skills consistently, particularly during handwashing routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2647584 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10249954 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 Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 80 Number of children on roll 36 Name of registered person Kids' Corner Bridlington Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07395325940 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Kids' Corner Bridlington Limited registered in 2021 and is situated in Bridlington, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, 7am until 6pm. The nursery closes on bank holidays and for one week at Christmas. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff; the majority of staff have relevant qualifications at level 3. The manager has a foundation degree in early years. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 setting. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n A joint observation was completed by the manager and the inspector, indoors, during an unplanned activity. n The inspector held a discussion with the manager and the provider in relation to the leadership and management of the nursery. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of recruitment, staff's qualifications and their suitability to work with children. n The inspector spoke to parents and obtained feedback for the inspection.

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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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