Busy Bunnies Day Nursery

Inspection of Busy Bunnies Day Nursery 39 Thornsett, Birch Vale, High Peak, Derbyshire SK22 1AZ

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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 Good

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The provision is inadequate

Not all staff are aware of the correct safeguarding procedures to keep children safe, in particular the signs that children may be at risk of radicalisation, female genital mutilation and child exploitation. Additionally, staff who work with babies are not following the government guidelines regarding brushing teeth. This means that babies' health is not prioritised.

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The provision is inadequate

All children are welcomed by the staff at the nursery. They happily leave their parents and settle well into their play. Older children understand the rules of what is expected of them. For example, they know to use 'kind hands' when playing with their friends.

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The provision is inadequate

Pre-school children are interested in activities set out by the knowledgeable and skilled staff who work in this room. These children are active learners and confidently talk about what they enjoy doing. Older children remain deeply engaged in their play as they enthusiastically participate during make-believe stories. Babies and very young children do not receive the same level of engagement and interaction from staff compared to their pre-school-age peers. Staff who work with the younger children do not have the secure knowledge of child development and how to support younger children's personal needs and learning. Babies are often uninterested during their play because the activities provided by staff are very generic or not age-appropriate. These younger children lack the freedom to explore independently. For example, non-mobile babies are not given the opportunity to practise their developing physical skills, such as walking.

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need to do better?

n Some staff who work with younger children do not have a secure and clear knowledge of how to keep children safe from radicalisation. They do not have a good enough understanding of the signs that a child may be at risk of female genital mutilation or trafficking. Although these staff have completed relevant child protection training, they still lack secure knowledge of how to protect children from harm. n When helping babies to familiarise themselves with how to use toothbrushes and brush their teeth, staff give them too much toothpaste. This is not in line with government guidelines and, therefore, poses a risk to babies' health. n Staff who work with older children understand how to support their development. They know children well and what they want them to learn next. These staff implement an ambitious curriculum and plan exciting activities. As a result, the activities engage and entice older children to ask questions and have

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need to do better?

a go. Some of the staff who work with babies do not know how to plan activities to support them, so they learn as much as they can. Often, play is over-directed

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8 December 2022 by staff. For example, babies access a Christmas craft activity using thin felt-tip pens and struggle to grasp the pens to make marks. Babies are not given the time to engage in purposeful and appropriate learning compared to their older peers. n Staff who work with older children help develop their range of vocabulary. For example, while melting ice, staff introduce words, such as 'dissolved'. Children demonstrate they understand these words, as they repeat them when they talk about the changes to the ice. n The manager understands the importance of monitoring, coaching and supporting staff. She talks to staff about their well-being and performance. However, there is less focus on making sure that all staff, and in particular staff who work with babies, understand how to deliver an ambitious curriculum. Consequently, not all staff demonstrate an understanding of how to implement the curriculum the manager aspires to.

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need to do better?

n During outdoor play in extremely cold weather, staff who work with babies fail to identify that activities involving water are not appropriate. Babies show discomfort as they touch the ice and frozen sand. Staff do not change the play quickly enough until the inspector points this out to them. n Overall, children and babies are happy and know what is expected of them. Older children help to tidy away the toys. Staff are sensitive to children who may need more time and help to manage their own feelings safely. Babies follow familiar routines, such as sitting at group time to sing songs together. n Parents are happy with the level of communication they receive. They comment on how well information about their child is shared through an online app as well as face-to-face discussions.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Some staff do not have a secure knowledge of their role and responsibility to protect children from extreme views, including children who may be at risk from female genital mutilation or exploitation. That said, all staff know how to recognise the signs that a child may be at risk from other abuse, such as neglect. Staff are clear on what procedures they must follow regarding these concerns about a child. Staff who work with babies do not follow the government health guidelines, when introducing babies and young children to toothbrushing, to ensure their health is promoted. However, all staff complete risk assessments of the environment to make sure it is safe and secure for children.

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Due date

8 December 2022 ensure all staff have secure safeguarding knowledge, including protecting children from extremism, child exploitation and female genital mutilation 29/12/2022

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ensure staff who work with babies implement and follow the government guidance when using toothpaste for babies and young children 29/12/2022

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ensure that the ongoing coaching and support develops staff skills and knowledge, so that the quality of teaching and the delivery of an ambitious curriculum are consistent throughout the nursery 29/12/2022

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Due date

ensure staff who work with babies plan and provide activities that meet children's development needs and build on their interests to support their learning. 29/12/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455536 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10236010 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 37 Number of children on roll 44 Name of registered person Busy Bunnies Day Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01663747350 Date of previous inspection 15 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Busy Bunnies Day Nursery registered in 2012 and is situated in High Peak, Derbyshire. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round, except for one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm. The nursery employs 12 members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 6, five are qualified at level 3, one is qualified at level 1, one is unqualified and three are apprentices. 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 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 setting. n The inspector spoke with the manager, the staff and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The manager and inspector completed a joint observation of an activity and evaluated the observation together. n The manager and inspector took part in a learning walk around the nursery. n The manager provided the inspector with relevant documentation, including evidence of staff qualifications and their suitability when working with children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.

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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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