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

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Staff welcome children as they arrive, and children start their day with a cheery 'hello'. They support children to share how they are feeling through discussions and using gestures. This supports children's emotional well-being and confidence. However, learning between all children is variable and not at a good level for all children. Staff provide lots of opportunities for older children to sing songs together. They provide a mixture of free play and group activities which are based on what children are interested in. Key persons devise relevant next steps for learning. However, the curriculum for younger children is not well planned or implemented and activities have not been carefully considered to ensure these children make the best possible progress. Also, resources available to them do not sustain and focus their attention. This means they are not making the progress they are capable of.

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The provision requires improvement

Overall, staff act as good role models and support children to listen to instructions and show kindness to their friends and tidy up after themselves. However, young children can become distracted, as routines are not consistently managed by staff. The youngest children are not supported to understand the routine and what is expected of them. Children requiring additional support or those with special educational needs and/or disabilities are quickly identified. Staff work with parents and professionals to ensure that recommended strategies are implemented to support these children's learning.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, leaders have made links with professionals and the local authority to help drive improvements. This has developed practice as staff use their knowledge of their key children to devise clear next steps for all children's learning. Individual goals are displayed for staff to use to provide activities to support the next stage of learning. However, due to the weakness in the curriculum for young children, not all children are making the progress they could be. n Staff devise activities to support children's learning. Activities for older children are creatively presented and include learning aims for children at different stages of development. Activities for babies are not as well thought out, as they wait for resources to be set up for them. Staff do not provide age-appropriate, stimulating resources and continuous high-quality spoken interactions that capture babies' attention and sustain their interest.

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need to do better?

n Staff broadly support children's independence. At mealtimes, toddlers are introduced to using a knife and a fork. Older children are prepared to make the move on to school. At lunchtime, they serve themselves confidently and use cutlery to feed themselves. They also follow hygiene routines independently.

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need to do better?

18 June 2024 However, expectations for babies are not consistent, and often staff do not allow them to develop their own independence and self-help skills such as feeding themselves. n Staff support children who speak English as an additional language and those they identify as requiring support well. They assess children's development and work with professionals to identify where additional help is needed. Staff implement recommended strategies and make adjustments to enable children to participate in activities to ensure they are supported. For example, staff use strategies to support children's sensory needs or position them where they have a clear view of the adult to enable them to remain focused. n Overall, children behave well. Older children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. They are eager to share what they know and ask questions to further develop their understanding. However, babies do not show the same enjoyment

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need to do better?

when taking part in a group, as they do not have consistent high expectations for their participation from all staff. n Parents share how they enjoy being involved in their children's learning. They feel the setting is like a 'home from home'. They have regular discussions with staff on the activities their children enjoy and the progress they are making. Pictures and observations on the online app keep them up to date with what children are learning. n Leaders have not ensured that the required staff, child ratios and qualifications are met all the time. At these times, leaders have made risk assessments to ensure children remain safe. However, there is an impact on the learning experiences for children and they are not at a good level. Staff have regular supervision and opportunities to meet as a team for training and meetings. Leaders support staff through training and helping them to gain professional

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

ensure the registration requirements for staff-child ratios and staff qualifications are met at all times 09/08/2024

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Due date

18 June 2024 ensure the curriculum for the youngest children is challenging and ambitious to enable them to remain fully focused and highly engaged. 09/08/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2703866 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10343677 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 15 Number of children on roll 12

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 21 February 2024

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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. The provider currently employs three staff.

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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 Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. 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 setting. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years curriculum.

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Inspection activities

18 June 2024 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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