Ladybirds Nursery

Inspection of Ladybirds Nursery Church Hall, St Marys Drive, Reddish, Stockport SK5 7AX

p.1

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

p.1

The provision is inadequate

Children are not adequately safeguarded in this nursery. The leader, who is also the manager, has failed to ensure that all staff know how to report concerns about children's safety and a colleague's conduct. In addition, the manager has failed to ensure that all staff are suitably checked and qualified to work with children. Unchecked staff undertake nappy changing and toileting procedures with children. This places children at serious risk of harm.

p.2

The provision is inadequate

Teaching is not challenging enough to enable children to gain the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. This is because most staff are unqualified, and they have not undertaken appropriate training. Staff do not have sufficient knowledge to help children to build on what they already know. Despite this, staff know children's interests well. This helps children to enjoy their play at the nursery. They have access to a range of resources and activities indoors.

p.2

The provision is inadequate

Children enjoy playing in the outdoor area. However, staff do not complete risk assessments, which means that children are able to access areas that are unsafe. Broken bricks and damaged fence posts present risks to children's safety. External gates are not secured adequately from unauthorised persons. This places children and staff at risk.

p.2

need to do better?

n Leaders have failed to check that all staff are suitable to work with children. There is no induction system in place or process to verify their ongoing suitability. This places children at risk of harm. There is no deputy manager to take over in the absence of the manager. Leaders have failed to ensure that staff are appropriately qualified to work with children. The manager has no early years qualification, and only one member of staff holds a relevant qualification. This means that ratios are not adhered to, which poses a further risk to children. n There is no system in place for staff supervision. The manager does not support, coach or mentor staff. Furthermore, she does not identify the training needs of staff. This does not support staff to improve their practice, which affects the outcomes for children. n Staff lack the knowledge and understanding to teach children to build on what they already know and can do. This is due to the majority of staff having no

p.2

need to do better?

early years qualifications or training. Despite this, staff do know children and their interests well. This helps children to engage in their play. n Staff do not complete the required assessments for children aged between two and three years. This means that early identification of additional needs and support for children are not identified. Therefore, children are at risk of not being able to access support from other professionals to help them progress and

p.2

need to do better?

3 November 2022 develop. n Children play well together and enjoy each other's company. They seek out their friends to make pizza in the pretend kitchen. This helps children to make friendships. However, children do not develop a positive attitude to learning because the quality of education is poor. n Staff do not ensure that children can develop their independence skills consistently. For example, children pour their own drinks and get their own snack, but staff do it for them at lunchtime. This does not help children to consistently be able to do things for themselves. n Policies, procedures and practice do not promote the health and welfare of children. Staff are not aware of the need to complete risk assessments to ensure children's safety indoors and outside. This puts children at risk of harm. n Staff who prepare food do not have any training to do this safely. This does not help to keep children safe from harm or illness.

p.2

need to do better?

n Parents are very complimentary about the staff. They say that they have good relationships with all staff. Parents comment that staff are very supportive to the whole family.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

Staff have a general knowledge of what would make them concerned about a child's safety or a colleague's conduct. Some staff know the correct reporting procedures, while others have not been given the correct information to report concerns correctly. This compromises children's safety. Staff do not adequately risk assess areas that children use. An accurate record of children's attendance is not kept. External gates are not secured appropriately to ensure that unauthorised persons cannot gain access to the nursery. The outdoor area is not maintained well enough to keep children safe. These weaknesses put children at serious risk of harm.

p.3

Due date

demonstrate how progress checks for children aged between two and three years will be completed and shared with parents 30/11/2022

p.3

Due date

3 November 2022 train all staff to understand the safeguarding policy and procedures and ensure all staff have up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues 30/11/2022

p.3

Due date

implement an effective recruitment system to ensure that information about staff qualifications, identity checks and vetting processes have been completed 30/11/2022

p.4

Due date

demonstrate how staff will receive induction training to help them understand their roles and responsibilities 30/11/2022

p.4

Due date

demonstrate how staff will receive appropriate supervision, training and professional development opportunities, to ensure they offer quality learning and development experiences for children 30/11/2022

p.4

Due date

ensure that the manager is appropriately qualified and there is a named deputy who is capable of taking over in the manager's absence 30/11/2022

p.4

Due date

ensure that all staff involved in preparing and handling food have received training in food hygiene 30/11/2022

p.4

Due date

implement an effective system for risk assessing areas that children access to ensure their safety 30/11/2022

p.4

Due date

ensure that sufficient staff are qualified 30/11/2022

p.4

Due date

demonstrate how the quality of education will promote children's progress and their next steps in learning. 30/11/2022

p.4

Setting details

Unique reference number 2600961 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10251574 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

p.5

inspection

Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person Ladybirds St Mary's Nursery Ltd

p.5

reference number

Telephone number 0161 480 5128 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.5

Information about this early years setting

Ladybirds Nursery registered in 2020. It operates from the church hall of St Mary's Church in Reddish, Stockport. There are four childcare staff, including the manager. Of these, one staff member holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are between 8am and 6pm, with the exception of bank holidays and the Christmas break. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

p.5

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 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 told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at nursery. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation of practice. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of

p.6

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.

p.6

Inspection activities

3 November 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.

p.6

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.7

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.7

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.7