ABC Child Care

Inspection of ABC Child Care ABC Childcare Centre, 24 Murton Street, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear SR1 2QY

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The designated safeguarding lead has failed to report concerns about children despite other agencies already being involved with families. This does not follow the statutory guidance, 'Working together to safeguard children', and is a repeated breach of the early years foundation stage requirements. Therefore, Ofsted have taken enforcement action. n However, staff have received training to help them recognise the possible signs of abuse and they understand how to record concerns. Staff regularly risk assess all areas used by children to keep them safe. The provider has obtained public liability insurance. n Staff have a suitable understanding of how children learn and develop. They explain how they will provide a broad curriculum that considers children's ages and stages of development. Staff intend to provide activities that follow children's individual learning needs and interests. n Staff recognise the importance of working with parents and teachers at the

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This provision does not meet requirements

schools children attend, to contribute to building on children's existing skills. n Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. They discuss how they will use suitable strategies to manage children's behaviour. Staff know how to help children to develop respect for each other, form strong relationships and learn to share. n Staff know how to support children's health. They describe how they will provide children with healthy meals and snacks and continue to promote their physical development. Staff understand the importance of helping children to develop good hygiene routines.

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This provision does not meet requirements

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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Due date

29 September 2023 improve the designated safeguarding lead's knowledge and understanding of the statutory guidance, 'Working together to safeguard children,' to ensure all concerns are reported swiftly to relevant agencies. 16/10/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2497012 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10310039 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 60 Number of children on roll 120 Name of registered person Chaby-Rodrigues, Janice

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reference number

Telephone number 07932 478052 Date of previous inspection 2 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

ABC Child Care registered in 2018 and is located in Sunderland. The centre employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, two members of staff hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3, including the manager. The centre opens all year round, Monday to Saturday. During term time, sessions are from 7am until 6pm. During the school holidays, the centre opens from 7am until 8pm. The centre opens all year round on Saturdays from 7am until 6pm.

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors Michelle Lorains Janet Fairhurst

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Inspection activities

n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. 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 The inspectors looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspectors viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspectors discussed the learning and development requirements within the early years foundation stage, with the manager and staff working in the nursery. n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who attend full-time education in other settings.

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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

29 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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