Cybertots On The Green

Inspection of Cybertots On The Green 2a Drayton Green, West Ealing, London W13 0JF

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Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Senior management do not fully understand safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years statutory framework and childcare register. They have failed to manage allegations about staff appropriately, including notifying the relevant agencies. Senior leaders do not recognise when children are at potential risk. This compromises their safety.

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The provision is inadequate

Overall, children behave suitably and listen to staff. However, staff manage behaviour inconsistently. Some staff do not help children to understand the impact of their behaviour. This hinders the progress the children make in social development. Despite the weaknesses, children are settled and happy. They benefit from good relationships with the staff, who are affectionate and attentive towards them.

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The provision is inadequate

The quality of staff's teaching and interactions is inconsistent. Staff do not allow children to follow their interests at their own pace. They frequently dominate activities or play, meaning children sometimes become disinterested. However, skilled staff support others by modelling good practice for them to learn from. For example, they repeat and extend language to help children with their communication development.

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The provision is inadequate

Staff recognise when children show signs of needing extra support, such as having special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, the setting does not establish timely partnerships with other professionals to seek further support for children who may need it. This means not all children make the progress they are capable of.

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need to do better?

n Senior management do not fulfil their role and responsibilities to safeguard children. They do not adhere to, or have sufficient knowledge and understanding of, safeguarding and welfare requirements to ensure they are consistently met. Senior management do not know the procedures to follow when there are concerns about staff's conduct. They do not report concerns in a timely way and allow potentially unsuitable people to have contact with children. This means the safety and welfare of children cannot be assured. n The nursery has experienced a recent period of changes in management. New managers have identified areas of weakness in the setting's practice and are making improvements. Staff have regular supervisions and receive support to improve their practice. They receive regular safeguarding training and know the whistle-blowing procedures to follow. However, they do not follow these procedures to ensure action is taken to keep children safe when concerns arise.

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need to do better?

19 August 2024 n Staff do not always support children in managing their feelings and behaviours. They do not always listen to children effectively or teach them how to manage disagreements. Staff tell older children 'no' or encourage them to hug but do not support children to understand the impact of their behaviour on others. Children do not always learn how to behave and why. n Children enjoy a varied menu of home-cooked, nutritious food. They sit well and show dexterity when using cutlery. Staff sit with children while they eat, helping to build positive relationships. They remind children to use manners and be polite. Staff show good understanding of children's dietary requirements, including allergies. Children know to wash hands and are aware of hygiene practices. n Some staff identify children who have delays in their learning and need early intervention. However, insufficient action is taken to ensure children with SEND

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need to do better?

receive the full support they need in their learning and development. For instance, the setting does not seek advice from other professionals swiftly enough to ensure it implements effective strategies consistently to meet all children's needs and help them reach their full potential. n Overall, staff plan activities taking into account what children already know and can do. Staff select age-appropriate resources to reflect children's needs. For example, they provide suitable resources to support children's concentration and development of their hand muscles in the toddler room. However, they do not always consider children's interests when planning for their learning. Furthermore, they do not adjust activities to meet children's individual needs. This means children lose motivation and miss opportunities for learning. n Ratios are met and staff are deployed effectively. Staff supervise children well

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need to do better?

and are regularly down at child level to promote positive body language and listening. Most children make suitable progress in communication and language. Children are familiar with the routines of the day, which helps them to feel safe. Staff sing songs to help remind children what to do next. For example, staff sing to babies while washing hands.

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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

19 August 2024 implement robust vetting systems to ensure the continued suitability of staff 11/10/2024

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Due date

ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed when a safeguarding allegation about a member of staff or concern is identified 11/10/2024

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures to follow, including whistleblowing procedures 11/10/2024

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Due date

ensure all leaders, managers and staff fully understand whistleblowing procedures, so that concerns are followed up promptly 11/10/2024

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Due date

develop staff's understanding of how to manage children's behaviour appropriately so that children know what is expected of them 11/10/2024

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Due date

improve arrangements for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities, with regard to implementing partnerships with other professionals, to ensure swift action is taken to help close any gaps in their learning. 11/10/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY281374 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10361084 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 Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 60 Number of children on roll 60 Name of registered person Cybertots (On The Green) Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 020 8997 3990 Date of previous inspection 12 October 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Cybertots On The Green registered in 2004. The nursery operates from a purpose- built building in Drayton Green, in the London Borough of Ealing. It is open each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, for 50 weeks of the year. The nursery is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education to children aged three and four years. The nursery employs 31 staff. Of these, 22 hold appropriate early years qualifications.

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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 the evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between staff and children. n The inspector observed the quality of the education being provided across the setting, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The manager and staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n The inspector and deputy manager carried out a joint observation of a small- group activity. n The inspector talked to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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