Kanga Kare Allerton

Kanga Kare Allerton

Unique reference number (URN): 2753513 Address: Allerton Primary School & Nursery, Garforth Street, Allerton, Bradford, BD15 7HB Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises Registered with Ofsted: 16/10/2023 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: Kanga Sports Limited

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Leadership and governance Urgent improvement

Those responsible for leadership and governance are unclear about certain statutory duties and have not identified weaknesses in relation to safeguarding arrangements. Although weaknesses, including the induction of staff, have been identified and leaders have begun to take action, this is in its infancy. This has led to breaches of certain requirements that could have a negative impact on aspects of children's safety and wellbeing. On 3 consecutive occasions, leaders have not fulfilled the requirement to notify Ofsted of the appointment of a new club manager. Leaders do not ensure that staff have adequate information about certain aspects of safeguarding and child protection, including during their induction. For example, although staff attend safeguarding training and refresher training, and have a general understanding of child protection issues, they lack knowledge of external whistleblowing procedures, radicalisation and extreme behaviours and views. Leaders do

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Leadership and governance Urgent improvement

not sufficiently support those designated to take the lead on safeguarding matters to understand all aspects of their roles and responsibilities. This means that those with lead safeguarding responsibilities are not able to provide appropriate support, advice and guidance to other staff.

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Leadership and governance Urgent improvement

Safeguarding policies and procedures lack some details specified by the statutory framework, and they are not in line with the guidance and procedures of the local safeguarding partners. For example, although staff have some consideration of the safe use of mobile phones, cameras and other electronic devices, processes around the use of these are not included in safeguarding policies, as required. The guidance for managing allegations against staff is clear. However, policies do not reflect the correct details about the action to be taken when there are safeguarding concerns about a child.

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Leadership and governance Urgent improvement

Strengths identified by leaders, such as the safety and security of the premises, are evident, and there is continued professional development of staff, including play work training to support them in planning and delivering activities. Leaders have experience of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities in order to ensure inclusive practice for all children. As part of this, they understand the importance of staff working in partnership with parents and school staff and adapting provision. Key areas identified by leaders for improvement include creating a refreshed activity curriculum packed with enjoyable active and creative sessions.

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Compulsory Childcare Register requirements

This setting has not met the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Compulsory Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Voluntary Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the voluntary part of Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Voluntary Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Next steps

To meet the requirements of the Early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must take the following actions by the assigned date:

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Action Completion Date

ensure that safeguarding policies are up to date and in line with the guidance and procedures of local safeguarding partners 31/03/2026

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Action Completion Date

ensure that all staff have the skills and knowledge needed to identify and respond appropriately to child protection concerns 31/03/2026

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Action Completion Date

ensure that clear whistleblowing procedures are in place and are understood by all staff. 31/03/2026

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About this inspection

There were no early years children present and/or on roll at the time of this inspection. The findings in this report are based on the evidence gathered from discussions with leaders and staff and an inspection of the premises, equipment, and any relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present inspectors only evaluate and grade leadership and governance as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess the impact on children in other evaluation areas.

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Address:

Allerton Primary School & Nursery Garforth Street, Allerton Bradford BD15 7HB

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Address:

Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Address:

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 08:30,Monday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 15:15 - 18:00

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Facts and figures used on inspection

This data was available to the inspector at the time of the inspection.

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Age range of children at the time of inspection

The inspector spoke with leaders and practitioners during the inspection.

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Age range of children at the time of inspection

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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Exceptional

Practice is exceptional: of the highest standard nationally. Other settings can learn from it.

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Strong standard

The setting reaches a strong standard. Leaders are working above the standard expected of them.

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Expected standard

The setting is fulfilling the expected standard of education and/or care. This means they are following the standard set out in statutory and non ‑ statutory legislation and the professional standards expected of them.

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Needs attention

The expected standards are not met but leaders are likely able to make the necessary improvements.

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Urgent improvement

The setting needs to make urgent improvements to provide the expected standard of education and/or care.

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Urgent improvement

services providing education and skills for children and learners of all ages, and inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people.

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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