Fairfield Playbox Preschool

Inspection of Fairfield Playbox Preschool Kingston Methodist Church, Fairfield South, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 2UJ

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Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Weaknesses in the leadership and management of the nursery compromise children's safety. The management team and those who have oversight of the setting have failed to follow the correct safeguarding procedures. The Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) was not contacted following safeguarding concerns and Ofsted were not notified. This is a breach of requirement.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite the identified weaknesses, children are happy and settled and confidently explore the well-organised environment. They have good relationships with their peers and the staff and confidently go to them when they need support. When children arrive at the setting, they happily say goodbye to their parents and are pleased to see the staff. Staff engage well with children and as a result, children welcome them into their play.

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The provision is inadequate

Staff place a strong focus on children's social skills and provide activities to promote these. For example, children work together as they pour water through guttering and take it in turns to collect it at the end.

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The provision is inadequate

Children behave well and they are interested and motivated to take part in the activities. Overall, children benefit from the staff's positive interaction as they play.

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need to do better?

n The management team and those who have oversight of the setting do not have a thorough understanding of safeguarding procedures, including what to do if there is an allegation raised about a member of staff. This could lead to children being put at risk. However, staff are deployed well and the learning environment is secure. n The provider does not have a good understanding of when to notify Ofsted of any significant event which could affect the smooth running of the nursery. n The manager and staff have a good understanding of their curriculum and how children learn. Staff plan activities around a weekly theme and take into account children's next steps and interests. Staff regularly observe and monitor children's progress and quickly address any gaps in children's development. As a result, all children make good progress from their starting points. n Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)

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need to do better?

well. They work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure all children get the additional support they need. n Staff place a strong focus on developing children's language skills. They set up activities to encourage these. For example, children are supported to play with each other during role play, staff join in and talk to children as they play, acting as good role models for communication. Staff ask questions to extend children's

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need to do better?

27 June 2024 learning, but sometimes, they do not give them time to think and respond. n Staff manage children's behaviour well, they are good role models and promote positive behaviour. They talk to children calmly and support children to learn to share, take turns, respect and show kindness to each other. n Staff have good relationships with parents and keep them up to date with their children's learning. For example, parents are regularly invited in for nursery events and have opportunities to look at children's learning records. Before children start, parents are invited to visit the setting and the nursery expectations are shared with them. n The manager and staff regularly look at what they are doing well and what could be improved. They collect feedback from parents and other professionals to support this. For example, they have recently introduced smaller group times to ensure all children's needs are being met and they can access all the resources.

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need to do better?

n Staff are well supported and attend regular meetings and supervisions with the manager. Regular training is available and staff are encouraged to complete qualifications to develop their practice. n Staff support children to develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, children have plenty of opportunities to engage in physical play and enjoy a healthy snack while at the nursery. However, staff do not encourage children to develop their independence skills when managing their own care routines or having their snack.

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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

ensure that all staff, including those who have oversight of the setting have a good understanding of safeguarding and how to manage any allegations against a member of staff. 26/07/2024

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should:

n support staff to encourage children's independence skills more and help them to

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should:

27 June 2024 manage their own personal needs n continue to support children's communication skills and give them enough time to think and respond to questions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 131796 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10353716 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 25 Number of children on roll 27 Name of registered person Kingston Methodist Church Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 02085463213 Date of previous inspection 25 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Fairfield Playbox Preschool opened approximately 45 years ago. The pre-school is open from Monday to Friday between 9.15am and 12.15pm, during term time only. The provider receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two and three years. There are eight staff, of whom five hold a relevant childcare qualification.

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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 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the manager. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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