Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Richmond upon Thames

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The provider does not evaluate their service effectively enough to identify breaches to requirements of the early years foundation stage (EYFS). The provider failed to provide Ofsted with the required information to carry out suitability checks for adults working on domestic premises. Three adults who have not been cleared and vetted regularly work with children. In addition, the provider does not keep the required records for the staff she employs. This compromises children's safety and welfare. There are occasions when there are not enough qualified staff to work with children. This has a negative impact on children's learning. n The provider does not have effective arrangements for induction, and staff do not fully understand their roles and responsibilities within the setting. For example, the provider does not ensure that staff complete safeguarding training to gain knowledge of relevant child protection procedures. In addition, the

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provider does not focus on support for staff, including their professional development needs. This has a significant impact on children's learning and development. n Some staff have not received training to help them understand the procedures to follow should they have a concern about a child or an adult working with children in line with the local safeguarding partnership. This compromises children's safety and well-being. n The provider does not have public liability insurance in place, as required, to cover all premises from which they provide childcare. The provider also fails to meet other legal obligations and operates without planning permission from a local council. This means that the premises are currently unsuitable for childcare activities. n The provider and staff have a poor knowledge and understanding of how to plan and implement a broad curriculum for all children. This includes children with

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special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language. In addition, staff have limited skills to build on children's communication and language development. This means that children cannot make the progress they are capable of and are not ready to move on to the next stage of their learning. n The provider knows how to support children's understanding of how to lead healthy lifestyles, including through a balanced and nutritious diet and regular access to fresh air. Staff know how to teach children about regular teeth brushing. n The provider understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and those involved in children's learning to provide consistency in their care and development. n Staff and the provider know how to model positive behaviour to children and teach them about kindness and respect for others.

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This provision does not meet requirements

1 September 2023 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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ensure that all staff have up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance, and know where to report their concerns about children and adults working with children to protect children's welfare 21/09/2023

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ensure that Ofsted is provided with the required information to complete suitability checks of all adults living and/or working at the registered premises 21/09/2023

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improve recruitment processes and keep the records of all completed checks as required 21/09/2023

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implement effective induction procedures to help staff understand their roles and responsibilities 21/09/2023

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implement effective staff supervision arrangements that support, coach and train staff to improve their practice and promote high-quality learning and development experiences for all children 21/09/2023

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ensure that qualification requirements are met at all times 21/09/2023

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1 September 2023 ensure that the premises are suitable for the childcare activities being provided, which includes having the appropriate permissions to operate 21/09/2023

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ensure that public liability insurance is in place. 21/09/2023

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improve planning and implementation of the curriculum, including the educational programme for communication and language development, to ensure that all children make the progress of which they are capable. 01/11/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2703866 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10305671 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

ABC Daycare Ltd registered in 2023. This childcare on domestic premises is located in North Sheen, in the London Borough of Richmond. ABC Daycare Ltd operates between 8am and 6pm, 51 weeks a year. The provider holds a childcare qualification at level 5 and the deputy manager at level 6.

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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 provider. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The provider and the inspector discussed how the provider organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their EYFS curriculum. n The inspector spoke to some parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector talked to the provider and staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n The provider supplied the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

1 September 2023 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

1 September 2023 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.

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