ButtonsnBows Pre School

Inspection of ButtonsnBows Pre School Demesne Community Centre, Asby Close, Middleton, MANCHESTER M24 4JF

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The provider has failed to take appropriate and swift action following concerns about staff's practice. The provider has not followed their safeguarding policy. They have failed to notify the statutory agencies to ensure the safety and well- being of children. This compromises children's safety. n The provider has not ensured that staff, including those responsible for safeguarding children, know and understand the safeguarding policy and procedures. This means that staff do not have a secure knowledge of safeguarding issues to enable them to respond in a timely manner to any concerns. n The provider does not demonstrate effective systems for the supervision, support, coaching and training of staff. Furthermore, the provider does not have procedures to identify gaps in staff's knowledge and skills, to ensure that they are fully aware of their roles and responsibilities. n The provider has failed to notify Ofsted of significant events, such as changes to

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the directors. This means that Ofsted has been unable to undertake their suitability checks. n The provider offers suitable premises for children to learn and play, both indoors and outside. Risk assessments are conducted daily to ensure that the premises are safe and secure for children. In addition, the provider has a wide range of suitable resources for children. These are clean and well maintained. n The provider demonstrates a secure understanding of how to plan and implement a balanced and sequenced curriculum based on children's individual needs. They describe how they utilise assessment systems to identify what children can do. This information would be used to plan the next steps in children's learning. n The provider has a good understanding of how they will support and manage children's behaviour. They described strategies they would use to encourage children to respect others, become resilient and promote their confidence and

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self-esteem. For example, the provider intends for staff to encourage children to take turns and share resources. n The provider understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. Systems are in place to share information, observations and activities verbally and through an online app with parents. The provider also has systems to seek parents' views on the quality of care, which forms part of their self-evaluation.

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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

ensure that all staff receive training to understand the safeguarding policy and procedures and have an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues 30/08/2024

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Due date

ensure that all staff, including those responsible for safeguarding children, are able to identify the signs of possible abuse and neglect, including inappropriate behaviour from practitioners and how to respond in a timely and appropriate way 30/08/2024

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ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place for the effective supervision, coaching and training of staff. 30/08/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316397 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10335772 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 23 Name of registered person Demesne Community Association

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reference number

Telephone number 0161 653 2902 Date of previous inspection 27 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

ButtonsnBows Pre School registered in 1993 and is situated in Middleton, Manchester. The pre-school employs four members of childcare staff. All staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 9am to 3pm. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 setting. n The inspector viewed the setting and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting. n The nominated individual and acting manager discussed with the inspector how they organise their early years provision.

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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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