Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Wokingham

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision requires improvement

The variable quality of education impacts on children's daily experiences. Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), do not benefit from well-placed support that prepares them for their transition to the next stage in their education. Staff interactions and learning intentions do not focus precisely enough on helping all children make the progress they are capable of. Activities on offer reflect the interests of the children but do not effectively capture children's attention or motivate them to stay engaged and interested. Children give up easily and do not learn how to overcome challenges in their learning.

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The provision requires improvement

Despite weaknesses in support for children's learning, children develop strong bonds with familiar staff and settle well. They enjoy opportunities to play outside, with older children showing expert climbing skills as they scale the climbing equipment safely. Babies practise new skills, such as rolling and crawling, with encouragement from staff. Children show a keenness to follow the group rules and enjoy the company of their friends. However, children do not receive consistent staff support when a conflict arises so that they can learn how to manage their feelings or resolve problems successfully.

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The provision requires improvement

Children are suitably supported to develop their personal development. Older children benefit from some opportunities to develop their independence, such as serving themselves food at lunchtime. However, staff are quick to do other tasks for older children, limiting how much children can do for themselves.

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need to do better?

n The provider, who is also the manager of the setting, holds an accurate evaluation of the quality of the provision for children's learning. They identify their vision for the curriculum and recognise priorities for improvement, including those linked to supporting children's confidence and communication. However, the provider's vision is not well understood by the team or effectively reflected in the quality of the support afforded to children overall. Staff's weaker focus on planning next steps for some children limits the success with which they adapt the curriculum so children can take part fully. Some children do not gain the necessary skills they need to successfully move to the next stage in their development. n The provider and staff team demonstrate a commitment to ongoing personal development though peer observations and supervision. They access ongoing training specific to their roles and, at times, use this to good effect. For example,

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need to do better?

staff have revised records of any accidents sustained at home, maintaining a robust chronology after recent safeguarding training and confirming their commitment to keeping children safe. However, monitoring of staff practice does

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need to do better?

5 May 2023 not address inconsistencies in staff's understanding and implementation of the setting's priorities for children's learning or call staff to account on what children need to learn next. n Staff establish suitable partnerships with professionals and work closely together to support the needs of some children with SEND. Additional funding is used to good effect to help children access specific help, where needed. However, the quality of the provision for children with SEND varies. The effective support provided for some children is not extended to all children so that they also receive tailored teaching to meet their specific needs. n Staff support children's understanding of healthy lifestyles well. Children cultivate and harvest foods that are healthy for them, which they prepare for their meals. Staff accommodate children's dietary needs well and consult with parents on menu options. However, children are not consistently supported to

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need to do better?

take responsibility for their self-care. Trips to the farm, local care home and places of interest support children's good knowledge of the community they live in. n Staff observe suitable hygiene procedures, including frequent checks of bathroom areas, which are suitably resourced. The premises are maintained with sufficient space for children to play and rest safely. Staff implement robust procedures for managing children's good health, including when a child becomes unwell or requires medication. Babies are well supervised at meal and sleep times to assure their safety. n Partnerships with parents support a suitable exchange of information that places priority on helping new children settle and the initial early identification of any concerns about children's development. Parents speak very highly of the caring staff team and the good exchange of information, which includes support for children's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to the staffing team in order that suitability checks can be undertaken as required. However, the provider has conducted their own checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Additionally, they ensure a suitable risk assessment for new staff until all checks are back, so the impact of unvetted staff on children's safety is minimal.

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Safeguarding

Staff are suitably trained in safeguarding matters. They know when and who to make a referral to if they are concerned about a child's welfare or the behaviour of a colleague. The provider, who is the designated safeguarding lead, is confident in their lead role. For example, they are quick to identify low-level concerns and take swift action before they escalate. Staff suitably identify risks on the premises and on outings, helping children learn about keeping themselves safe, such as on farm walks and during forest school activities.

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Due date

ensure Ofsted is informed of every person working and living on the premises from which childcare is provided, to enable them to complete suitability checks 26/05/2023

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Due date

implement effective systems for staff supervision, coaching and mentoring that raises the overall performance of the staff team and improves the quality of teaching that children receive 01/09/2023

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Due date

implement a well-planned curriculum that focuses on supporting all children, including children with SEND, to develop their physical skills and gain high levels of confidence in communication and language. 01/09/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546486 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10290505 Type of provision Childcare on 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 55 Number of children on roll 92

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Information about this early years setting

Jackie Chard's Childcare registered in 2017. It operates from domestic premises that are located on a farm in Wokingham, Berkshire. The setting is open from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 49 weeks of the year. It employs 11 members of childcare staff. Of these, 9 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This is 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 This inspection was carried out as a result of a risk assessment, following information received about the provider. n The inspector completed a learning walk with the provider and discussed how staff organise and implement the curriculum. n The provider took part in a joint observation with the inspector. The inspector considered the quality of education during activities and the impact on children's learning. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to staff, parents and children at appropriate times. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including paediatric first-aid certificates, qualifications and a sample of staff suitability checks.

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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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Inspection activities

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