The Light of The World Community

Inspection of The Light of The World Community Centre Ltd Light of the World Community Nursery, Gaythorne Road, BRADFORD, West Yorkshire BD5 7ES

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Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Although the setting aims to provide a homely and nurturing start for children, weaknesses in leadership and teaching mean that children's experiences are inconsistent. The curriculum is not ambitious enough for all children. Activities do not always build on what children already know or can do and those who need extra help, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), do not receive the timely support they need.

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The provision is inadequate

Staff encourage children to be kind and take turns, and children respond well to praise. However, expectations for learning and development are low, and leaders do not ensure that staff have the knowledge they need to challenge or extend children's skills.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are welcomed into this friendly setting, where staff greet them warmly. The setting has a calm and caring atmosphere, and children separate happily from their parents. Staff are kind and attentive, and children form positive relationships that help them feel secure. Babies receive comfort and reassurance when upset and enjoy exploring the toys and sensory materials available. However, staffing changes and the use of external staff have affected the consistency of care. Although staff do their best to meet children's needs, weaknesses in safeguarding practice and oversight mean that children's welfare and learning are not securely promoted.

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need to do better?

n Safeguarding arrangements are not effective. Leaders do not ensure that all required suitability checks are completed before staff work with children. Some staff are unclear about safeguarding procedures and who to contact if they have a concern about a child or an adult. Induction and supervision arrangements do not ensure staff understand their responsibilities. These weaknesses compromise the effectiveness of safeguarding practice and mean that children's welfare is not assured. n Teaching is weak. Staff do not have a secure understanding of how children learn or how to plan meaningful activities that build on what children already know and can do. Too often, activities are adult-led and focus on keeping children occupied rather than promoting their learning. For example, during an apple-stamping activity, staff directed children's hands instead of encouraging them to explore and experiment independently. As a result, children's curiosity,

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need to do better?

creativity and problem-solving skills are not effectively promoted, and they do not make the progress they should. n Group times are too long, and staff do not adapt them for different ages or abilities. Younger children become restless and lose interest, while older children

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need to do better?

30 September 2025 disengage because the activities lack challenge. This impacts on children's behaviour and attitude towards learning. Some staff physically restrain children when they try to move away instead of helping them to regulate their emotions. This inconsistent approach undermines children's confidence and emotional security. n Leaders do not ensure that staff understand how to adapt teaching or routines to meet the needs of babies and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Babies have limited opportunities for sensory play or meaningful interaction, and their care is often task-driven rather than nurturing. Children with SEND are cared for kindly but do not receive the targeted support they need to make progress. This hinders their learning and inclusion. n Staff do not follow current safe sleep guidance. For example, babies are routinely placed to sleep in bouncers instead of cots. Staff do not understand

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need to do better?

how to promote babies' well-being or ensure that their care routines consistently support good health and safety practices. n Leaders do not take all reasonable steps to ensure the environment is safe. Although the learning environment is generally well resourced, damaged furniture and rusted play equipment remain in use. Risk assessments are ineffective in identifying or addressing hazards, which does not prioritise children's safety and well-being. n Weak leadership and management mean there is insufficient oversight of staff practice, training and supervision. Leaders are caring and want the best for children but lack the support, knowledge and systems needed to bring about improvement. Staff are willing and cooperative but leaders do not ensure they have the guidance or training they need to deliver consistent practice. As a result, children's learning, development and welfare are not securely promoted.

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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 safeguarding and safer recruitment procedures are effective 31/10/2025

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Due date

30 September 2025 ensure that all staff understand how children learn and can plan activities that meet their individual needs, particularly for babies and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities 31/10/2025

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Due date

ensure staff know and understand how they can support, understand and managing children's behaviour, including appropriate use of restraint 31/10/2025

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Due date

ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to ensure staff and children in their care are not exposed to risks 31/10/2025

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Due date

ensure that all staff understand and follow safe sleep practices for babies at all times 31/10/2025

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Due date

ensure that leadership and management provide effective oversight and accountability across the nursery. 31/10/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387721 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10392953 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 72 Number of children on roll 26

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Name of registered person

Light Of The World Community Centre Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01274 730640 Date of previous inspection 30 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The Light of The World Community Centre Ltd registered in 2009. It is located in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds a qualification at level 4, and seven hold qualifications at level 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5.30pm. The nursery provides funded early education places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the manager to discuss how the provision is organised. n A joint observation of the quality of teaching was conducted and evaluated by the manager and the inspector. n The inspector observed children playing and learning and talked to children and staff. n The inspector spoke to a sample of parents to gain their views of the setting. 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 held a meeting with the nursery manager and looked at a sample of the setting's documents. This included evidence of staff suitability and training.

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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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