All Saints Day Nursery

Inspection of All Saints Day Nursery All Saints Action Network, The Community Centre, All Saints Road, WOLVERHAMPTON WV2 1EL

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Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Leaders do not implement safeguarding procedures when allegations are made against members of staff. As a result, allegations are not investigated by the appropriate agencies in the required timescales.

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The provision is inadequate

Leaders have an understanding of what they want children to know and learn, which they share with staff. Staff provide an environment which is set up to incorporate all areas of learning for children. However, there are some weaknesses in teaching and planning. Staff sometimes use language that is too complex for children to understand, and the activities on offer do not sufficiently interest all children or motivate them to engage in purposeful play and learning. This results in low levels of engagement and children displaying unwanted behaviour, particularly during times of free play. That said, children show confidence as they explore the environment and enjoy playing with their friends.

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The provision is inadequate

Staff are caring and build good relationships with children. They are compassionate and recognise when children need support from them. They provide children with comfort when they need it and express pleasure as they praise children for joining in with adult-led activities.

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need to do better?

n Safeguarding procedures have not been appropriately implemented. Leaders have not notified the relevant agencies about an allegation being made against a member of staff. n The curriculum does not provide all children with enough challenge. Children are keen to explore the environment. However, the planned activities on offer do not interest or motivate children to become fully absorbed in their learning. Children quickly lose interest and move from one activity to another. This means that children do not make as much progress as they could. n Children generally behave well. They follow some instructions from staff and learn to use manners during snack time. However, staff do not always respond to children's behaviour consistently. This means that children do not fully understand what is expected of them. n Staff have opportunities to develop their own knowledge and skills. Leaders ensure that all mandatory training is completed and identify training courses

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need to do better?

which staff can access. However, professional development is not focused enough on addressing weaknesses in planning and teaching. For example, staff do not fully understand how to adapt their teaching to suitably meet the developmental stage of children. As a result, children are not always provided with high-quality learning experiences. n Children have opportunities to develop their fine motor skills. Staff support them

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need to do better?

1 February 2024 to use pencils and practise writing letters. They model how to hold pencils and give guidance on how to form letters by making marks on paper. They praise children for their efforts. Children notice that the marks they make resemble the letters in their name. This helps to prepare children for their eventual move to school. n Children with potential special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly. Staff identify gaps in children's development and make swift referrals to gain further support for them. They work closely with parents and other professionals to create learning plans for children. The nursery's special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) helps staff to implement strategies which support children's individual needs. n Leaders are committed to building good partnerships with parents. They invite parents in for different celebrations and activities. They consult with parents to

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need to do better?

find out how to improve the provision on offer. As a result, a new entrance and playground have been installed for parents and children to use. Parents are happy with the care their children receive and comment about the friendly staff and the progress their children make. They are kept up to date with information about their children's development and feel listened to as parents. This helps to provide consistency for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

implement safeguarding procedures effectively in respect of allegations against members of staff 01/03/2024

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should:

n provide staff with professional development opportunities that help them to plan a range of interesting and enjoyable activities so children benefit from high- quality learning experiences n improve the implementation of behaviour management strategies so that staff apply these consistently across the nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400185 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 10327355 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 Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 39 Number of children on roll 72 Name of registered person All Saints Action Network Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01902 877539 Date of previous inspection 12 December 2022

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Information about this early years setting

All Saints Day Nursery registered in 2009 and is located in Wolverhampton. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. Two members of staff hold qualifications at level 6, and nine hold qualifications at level 3. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 8am until 5pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The deputy manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The SENCo spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the manager. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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