Langwith Junction Childcare

Inspection of Langwith Junction Childcare Burlington Avenue, Langwith Junction, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG20 9AD

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is inadequate

Staff do not demonstrate an understanding of who to contact, externally, should they have a concern about a child. Leaders do not always follow the correct procedures if they have concerns about a member of staff. In addition, leaders have not informed Ofsted about changes to the directors of the company to enable the required suitability checks to be completed. This compromises children's safety.

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The provision is inadequate

Children and their families are warmly welcomed into this inclusive nursery. Children settle quickly on arrival, finding their favourite activity or toy. Children build very close bonds with staff and are comfortable to go to them for comfort and cuddles.

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The provision is inadequate

The curriculum is varied and interesting for children. Staff clearly identify what skills and knowledge children should achieve before they move on to school. Staff working with the younger children have used the knowledge gained on recent training to reorganise the playroom and resources. Children are curious, confident and are engaging with the toys for longer periods. Older children enjoy choosing their own activities and become engrossed in imaginative play with the small-world toys. Children display positive behaviours. For example, they listen carefully to instructions from staff, help to lay the tables for lunch and tidy up after activities.

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need to do better?

n Leaders do not have sufficient knowledge and understanding of when to notify Ofsted of changes or events. They have failed to notify Ofsted of changes to individuals connected with the nursery and of a significant event regarding a member of staff. Although staff undertake training in child protection, they do not demonstrate an understanding of local safeguarding procedures and where to refer concerns externally. These breaches of requirements compromise children's safety. n Staff in the pre-school room skilfully deliver a daily circle time activity. They support every child to participate as they greet each other, sing familiar songs and recall the golden rules. Staff manage the children's discussions really well and reinforce and extend learning, such as when they discuss healthy eating and oral care. Staff ensure the length and pace of the activity is supportive of learning. Children demonstrate high levels of enjoyment, attention,

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concentration and confidence. n Younger children enjoy exploratory play. Staff use children's interests to support what individual children need to learn next. For example, staff put particular toys outside to encourage children's physical development and their socialisation with others. However, staff working with the younger children are less confident in the curriculum and therefore unsure of what they want children to learn from all

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4 September 2024 activities. n Staff working with the older children make careful use of questions to prompt children's thinking, such as asking 'I wonder what will happen if...?' As younger children babble, staff talk to them to encourage these early sounds, and they sing and chat to them during routines. However, on occasion, staff ask questions that are too difficult for the children, or they answer questions before the children have replied. n Leaders have a strong commitment to building parental partnerships. The passionate and dedicated staff ensure that inductions are informative and supportive and that there is an ongoing flow of information for all parents and carers. This includes workshops on topics to ensure the safety and well-being of children, such as the use of dummies and safe sleeping. Parents are highly complimentary about the staff and how they enable an inspiring, nurturing and warm environment for children.

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need to do better?

n The long-serving and dedicated team of staff report high levels of happiness and well-being. Regular supervision sessions ensure that staff feel supported and appreciated in their roles. Staff attend training that builds their knowledge and skills of how to support children's learning, for example supporting children who speak English as an additional language. n Partnership working is highly effective in meeting the needs of children. For example, staff maintain regular communication with the adjoining school nursery to ensure a seamless transition for children. n Children's health and well-being are well promoted. Children enjoy a healthy home-made meal at lunchtime. They learn about different foods, for example, when they grow vegetables to eat at snack time. Staff support children's oral health regularly and consistently. They follow children's routines at home to meet their individual care needs. Staff offer parents support and guidance

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need to do better?

whenever needed, including signposting to external agencies.

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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 understand the safeguarding policies and procedure and where to refer concerns. 02/10/2024

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should:

n strengthen staff understanding of the curriculum goals for children under the age of two and support them to implement the curriculum consistently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY313498 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10359723 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 64 Name of registered person Langwith Junction Childcare

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reference number

Telephone number 01623 748945 Date of previous inspection 14 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Langwith Junction Childcare registered in 2006 and is in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff. Of these, seven hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and the manager holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6. The nursery opens from 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The nursery 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 nursery 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 nursery. n The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. 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 The inspector and the manager carried out a joint observation of a group activity. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the

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suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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