Little Bunnies Nursery

Inspection of Little Bunnies Preschool Ltd The Crooked Billet, Rainbows End, Billet Lane, Stanford-le-hope SS17 0AR

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety was compromised when the provider failed to follow safeguarding and information-sharing procedures. However, children settle well and form strong friendships with their peers. They laugh together and spontaneously sing songs. Staff show the children that they love their company. Children excitedly look through a staff member's holiday photos. Staff use this opportunity to add new words into the children's vocabulary, clearly pronouncing place names, such as 'Swanage' and 'Durdle Door'. Children are thrilled to see a video of a steam engine and excitedly ask staff questions about the train. Staff discuss the differences between a modern train and steam engines.

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The provision is inadequate

Staff set clear boundaries. Children are well behaved and listen to instructions. Staff skilfully facilitate sharing between children and promote the use of good manners. Children are kind and courteous towards each other. They show care and concern to children who are upset. Children develop their imagination using a wide range of resources provided by staff, such as cameras, phones, jewellery and kitchen utensils. Children excitedly pretend to go shopping with their dolls. They develop perseverance and concentration as they focus on untangling rope necklaces and work out how to use phones and cameras. Children develop their independence. They practise spreading butter on their bread and carefully scoop up their soup with a spoon. Children are supported to learn to put on their own shoes and tell staff when they need to use the toilet.

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need to do better?

n Following a safeguarding incident, the provider failed to ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures were implemented effectively to keep children safe. Since the incident, the provider has reviewed children's sleeping arrangements and taken steps to educate staff on how to keep children safe while they are sleeping. However, the provider has failed to notify the relevant agencies, including Ofsted, of the incident so that action could be taken to keep children safe. n The provider has failed to ensure that parents are informed of matters that affect their children's safety and well-being. This does not promote the effective two-way flow of communication. n Staff get to know children well through regular observations and assessments of their capabilities. They plan activities tailored to their needs and stages of development. Staff interact with children and respond to the questions they ask.

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need to do better?

Staff adapt their practice to extend what children already know. However, staff do not build on some of the most able children's learning to support their progress to the level they are capable of. n The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities

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need to do better?

6 August 2024 (SEND) is well thought out and makes sure their needs are fully supported. Staff closely liaise with parents and outside agencies. Staff create thorough plans to ensure that children's needs are fully considered and supported. Staff monitor children with SEND closely and are tuned in to their individual needs. They take all steps to ensure that children can access toys and resources with their peers. Consequently, children with SEND make good progress in all areas of learning. n Children who speak English as an additional language receive effective support. Staff provide many resources to help children communicate their needs and settle into the pre-school. For example, staff have recorded parents' voices speaking words in the children's home languages, on electronic buttons, to enable them to feel understood and to help them feel at home. n Children's cultures and beliefs are promoted well. All children appreciate

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need to do better?

similarities and difference and develop a deep understanding of different ways of life. Staff provide a range of resources for children to explore, including food packets and books written in languages other than English, which allows them to learn and be aware of other cultures and ways of life. n The provider supports staff well-being. Staff are valued for their contribution to the setting and are offered regular rewards for their achievements. Staff say they feel well supported by the provider and can approach them with any concerns that they have.

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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 the designated person implements the safeguarding policy and liaises with local statutory children's services agencies when required, to keep children safe 06/09/2024

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Due date

ensure an effective two-way flow of communication with parents so that they are fully aware of all things relating to their children while in attendance at the pre-school. 06/09/2024

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should:

n strengthen the support for staff practice to help them focus on extending learning for the most able children to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2708836 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10360866 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 44 Number of children on roll 56 Name of registered person Little Bunnies Childcare Services Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07834814670 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Bunnies Preschool Ltd registered in 2022. The setting employs 15 members of childcare staff. Of these, 10 staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or 3. The pre-school operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5.30pm. 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 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 manager and deputy manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Staff and children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector and the manager carried out a joint observation of an activity. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school.

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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

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