The Nanny Barn

Inspection of The Nanny Barn Messuage Farm, Messuage Lane, Marton, Macclesfield SK11 9HS

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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

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The provision is inadequate

There are significant weaknesses in the leadership and management of this setting. This has resulted in the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage not being met. Managers, including the provider, have not implemented effective systems to check the suitability of all staff that work with children. This means the provider cannot ensure adults are suitable to work directly with children. Furthermore, records of the suitability checks that have been completed have not been maintained. As a result, the provider cannot demonstrate that adults are suitable to work with children.

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The provision is inadequate

Managers have not organised the provision to effectively meet the needs of all children. Babies and younger children are cared for in one large room with older children. The curriculum for babies is not effective. The safety of younger children is not always ensured. Older children become upset and frustrated as their learning is frequently interrupted by younger children. At times, they snatch toys and hit younger children. Children do not feel secure, and they fail to develop respectful attitudes to one another.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite the weaknesses, children have close relationships with staff and happily approach them for cuddles and reassurance. There are times when children are motivated to learn. For example, they enjoy tasting a variety of fruits and explain apples are 'crunchy'. Children sing and eagerly recite rhymes. They participate in action songs and laugh as they move to the music. These activities help children develop their coordination and vocabulary.

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need to do better?

n Managers fail to implement an effective system to check the suitability of all staff that work directly with children. There are members of staff who do not have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in place. These staff provide intimate care, such as feeding children. The provider has not taken the required steps to ensure children's safety is assured. n The provider has not kept records of the suitability checks that have been carried out on adults who work directly with children, particularly the details of DBS checks. This is a breach of statutory requirements and has a significant impact of the safety of children. This means managers cannot demonstrate that staff are suitable to work with children. n Children of all ages are cared for in one large room. At times, the learning environment is chaotic and disorganised. Children do not always benefit from activities that offer appropriate challenge based on their stage of development.

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need to do better?

Staff do not ensure the activities on offer are suitable for different age groups. As a result, learning does not consistently build on what children know and can

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need to do better?

27 March 2023 do. n Risk assessment procedures are not effective. Staff fail to identify and minimise risks to children. Children under two can freely access resources that are not suitable for their age and stage of development. For example, babies crawl to a tray and access a threading activity. This activity poses a potential choking risk due to the shape and size of the beads. This means children are not safe. n Staff are not deployed effectively to support all children's learning. Staff caring for babies deliver activities designed for older children. Mostly, staff do not support babies. As a result, babies sit unattended and explore limited resources for a considerable period. Staff deployment arrangements mean that babies and younger children do not get the care and support they need. The curriculum is poorly designed and does not meet the needs of all the children who attend, particularly babies.

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need to do better?

n Older children demonstrate poor self-control. They show a lack of respect for the needs of younger children. As a result, younger children are not always safe and secure. On some occasions, older children attempt to pick babies up. There are other occasions that older children push toddlers to the floor. This places babies and younger children at significant risk of harm and impacts on their ability to access learning. n Children enjoy learning outdoors. They benefit from opportunities to develop their physical strength as they enjoy a daily walk in the local area. They climb small trees and enjoy participating in races. These experiences help children develop some of the skills needed for the next stage in their learning. n The support that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive is a strength of the nursery. The special educational needs coordinator takes every opportunity to develop her knowledge. External support is sought.

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need to do better?

Staff work with parents to implement strategies. This helps children to make progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider fails to ensure staff are suitable to work with children, which means children's safety is not prioritised. Staff work with children without the provider first ensuring they are suitable by completing an enhanced DBS check. Furthermore, managers do not keep adequate records of checks they have completed. They cannot demonstrate that staff are suitable. Risk assessment procedures are not robust. Managers fail to identify and minimise risks to children. Staff and managers have a sound understanding of indicators of abuse. They know how to report concerns if they are worried about a child. Staff are clear in their responsibility to whistle-blow if the provider is not reporting concerns appropriately.

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Due date

ensure all staff who work with children have their suitability checked and have an enhanced DBS check 05/05/2023

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Due date

implement an effective system to record the suitability checks and vetting procedures that have been completed 05/05/2023

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Due date

organise the environment to meet the needs of young children and babies 05/05/2023

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Due date

improve risk assessment procedures to identify and minimise risks to children's safety 05/05/2023

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Due date

deploy staff effectively to ensure children's needs are met 05/05/2023

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Due date

improve the curriculum so all children make the progress they are capable of 05/05/2023

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Due date

implement behaviour management procedures so children develop respectful attitudes. 05/05/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2725908 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10281378 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 12 Number of children on roll 17 Name of registered person The Nanny Barn Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07584194622 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The Nanny Barn Limited registered in 2023. The nursery employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and one holds an appropriate qualification at level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of one week at Christmas and bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. 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 nursery 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 observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The managers and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n Parents, staff and children shared their views with the inspector. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity and evaluated the effectiveness together.

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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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