KIDZ CORNER IN ORDSALL IS CRITICISED FOR STAFF BEING UNABLE TO SPOT THE SIGNS OF EXTREMISM

Inspectors gave criticism after it emerged staff didn’t know how to protect the children between the 1-4 age group from the ‘potential risk of extremist views and behaviours,’ according to a report published by Ofsted today.

The watchdogs inspectors judged the standards of teaching at the Nursery to be 'Poor'.

Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate - 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate - 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate - 4

Outcomes for children Inadequate - 4

The report detailed,

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“Their understanding of the ‘Prevent’ duty guidance is weak. They do not know how to protect children from the potential risk of extremist views and behaviours. This weakness places children’s welfare at risk.”

Inspectors also judged...

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Risk assessments are ineffective. Leaders have failed to identify potential hazards in the outdoor area that pose a risk to children's safety.

Staff do not know the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against them or another member of staff.

Their understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance is also weak. They do not know how to protect children from the potential risk of extremist views and behaviours. This weakness places children's welfare at risk.

Children's safety is compromised. Staff are not always deployed effectively while children are playing outdoors to ensure they are adequately supervised. 

The arrangements for the supervision of staff are not effective in identifying the support they require to raise the quality of practice to a good level.

Staff have a poor knowledge of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and children who speak English as an additional language. 

Teaching is inadequate. Staff do not interact or engage effectively with children during activities. This also has a negative impact on children's behaviour.

The assessment of children's learning is inconsistent across the setting.

Records are not precise or accurate. Children do not make the progress they should. Self-evaluation is not effective.

Leaders have not addressed areas that require improvement. Therefore, leadership and management have significant weaknesse

Partnerships with parents are ineffective.

Parents are not encouraged to promote their children's health and well-being, such as through the provision of healthy meals.

They do not fully risk assess incidents to prevent them from recurring. 

 

However there were some positives as Ofsted found that the children’s physical development is supported, and children have access to a ‘well-resourced outdoor learning environment’ which they enjoy playing in.

The nursery also supports the children to understand the importance of brushing their teeth.

In order to improve its rating, the nursery has been told that it must develop staff’s knowledge of the Prevent duty and improve the quality of teaching as well as carry out effective risk assessments and make sure staff are giving children clear guidance on what is expected of them

The full report can be found here: https://files.api.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50095246