Cubs Club Nursery

Inspection of Cubs Club Nursery 134-136 Landor Road, LONDON SW9 9JB

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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 Good

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety is compromised as staff do not implement effective risk assessments. The manager, who is also the designated safeguarding lead (DSL), is not confident about the procedures to follow should there be an allegation made against a staff member or a concern about a child's welfare. As a result, children's safety cannot be guaranteed. Despite this, children arrive happy and eager to attend the nursery. Children have a good knowledge of their daily routines. They separate from their parents easily. Staff, who are kind and attentive, greet children affectionately.

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The provision is inadequate

The manager and staff do not implement a broad and balanced curriculum to meet the needs of all children. For example, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are not receiving the support they need. This has a negative impact on children's attitudes to learning. Consequently, children are not well prepared for their next steps in learning and eventual move on to school.

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The provision is inadequate

Staff do not consistently encourage children to behave well. For example, children do not always handle their books appropriately and sometimes run in the classroom. That said, children are confident and enjoy playing with their friends. In addition, children have good bonds with staff. They go to staff for comfort and reassurance. This helps to support children's emotional well-being.

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need to do better?

n Although risk assessments are in place, staff fail to notice some potential risks and hazards. For example, the fire exit from the toddler room and the pre-school room is not clear as children's activities create an obstruction if an emergency evacuation is needed. Additionally, though staff supervise children during outdoor play, they have not considered that having bird faeces on children's resources is a potential risk to their well-being. n The manager fails to ensure that all safeguarding and welfare requirements are met. For instance, not all staff know the external safeguarding authorities to inform where there are concerns about children's welfare or staff allegations. As a result, children's safety is not assured. n Staff do not consistently have high expectations for children's behaviour. Staff remind children of how to behave. However, they do not help children to understand the impact of their behaviour on themselves and their friends.

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need to do better?

n Staff do not adapt educational plans to include all children, particularly children with SEND. Consequently, children with SEND are not being given the help they need to make the best possible progress, of which they are capable, in their learning and development. n The provider does not have appropriate knowledge and understanding of the

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need to do better?

7 June 2023 correct procedures to notify Ofsted of significant changes. For example, she has failed to inform Ofsted of the changes made within the premises. n Children have daily access to fresh air and exercise at a nearby allotment. This gives children opportunities to develop their physical skills. However, registers are not consistently updated when staff and children leave the premises to maintain records accurately. This is a safety concern, particularly in the event of a potential evacuation. n Staff do not have a good enough understanding of how the environment, both indoors and outdoors, influences children's learning. For example, loud noise levels from some staff and children hinder other children's attention and focus. This has a negative impact on children's ability to learn effectively. n Staff feel well supported. They have regular supervision meetings with the manager to discuss their well-being and professional development. However,

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need to do better?

supervision meetings are not used effectively to provide support and coaching to help staff to raise the quality of their teaching to a good standard. n Children have positive relationships with staff, who are caring and approachable. Staff give children praise for their efforts and achievements. This helps build children's self-esteem and confidence. n The nursery cook and staff are aware of children's allergies and individual dietary needs. They provide children with healthy snacks and meals. n Parents are pleased with the nursery and speak very highly of the staff. They know their children's key person. Parents receive regular communication about their children's experiences via daily feedback and an online childcare system. Parents are happy with the support they receive from staff and how settled their children are at the nursery.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The manager and staff have undertaken safeguarding training. Staff know how to identify changes in children's behaviour that would raise concerns regarding children's safety and well-being. Staff know who the DSL is and to whom they should report concerns. However, some staff do not know the external safeguarding authorities to escalate concerns about children's welfare or staff allegations. Risk assessments are not robust enough to ensure that the environment is safe for children. This compromises children's safety and well-being. Nonetheless, the manager has effective vetting procedures in place to ensure staff suitability during recruitment.

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Due date

7 June 2023 strengthen the risk assessment process to ensure that it is effective in identifying and removing all potential hazards to children 18/07/2023

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ensure that all staff understand the safeguarding procedures and know the external safeguarding authorities to inform where there are concerns about children's welfare or staff allegations 18/07/2023

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support staff to consistently follow effective behaviour management strategies to provide children with clear messages about how they should behave and ways to manage behaviour for themselves 18/07/2023

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ensure that all children, including children with SEND, receive a curriculum that appropriately targets their next steps in learning, so they make good progress in their learning and development 18/07/2023

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ensure that procedures are in place to provide Ofsted with all necessary information about significant changes 18/07/2023

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take action to ensure that all registers are accurately maintained to confirm people present on the premises 18/07/2023

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improve the organisation of the environments, both indoors and outdoors, to meet the needs of children, particularly with regards to reducing noise levels 18/07/2023

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Due date

implement effective supervision meetings to provide support, coaching and training for staff to raise the quality of teaching. 18/07/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490855 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10276713 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 28 Number of children on roll 37 Name of registered person Cubs Club Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 0207 2747424 Date of previous inspection 28 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Cubs Club Nursery registered in 2015. It is located in Stockwell, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The nursery is open each weekday from 7am to 7pm, all year round, except on bank holidays and one week at Christmas. The nursery provides funded early years education for children aged two, three and four years. There are 12 staff members, including the manager. Of these, eight hold an appropriate childcare qualification at level 2 and above.

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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 her evaluation of the provider. n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The manager showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The inspector spoke to children, staff and parents at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector observed the quality of education provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the

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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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