Blue Giraffe Child Care at Tyseley

Blue Giraffe Child Care at Tyseley 82 Wharfdale Road, BIRMINGHAM, B11 2DE

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2017 23 April 2013

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The manager does not implement effective procedures to keep children safe. Robust recruitment procedures have not been followed consistently to ensure the suitability of all staff.  Not all staff have a secure understanding of some aspects of the safeguarding procedures. The manager is unclear about the correct procedures to follow if an allegation is made about a member of staff. Children are not adequately safeguarded.  The quality of teaching is too variable and some aspects of the educational programme are weak. Children are not challenged or motivated to learn. Systems of observation and assessment are ineffective. Planning of activities to match the interests and needs of the children is not focused and purposeful. These weaknesses hinder children's progress.  The manager does not provide sufficient supervision, training and support to help staff improve their practice. Self-evaluation is not used well enough to identify key

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This provision is inadequate

weaknesses and drive improvements.  Staff do not do enough to help children learn acceptable behaviour. As a result, children sometimes become disruptive.

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It has the following strengths

 Parents receive some information about their child's experiences through daily discussions and consultations. Most parents are happy with the provision.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 implement effective recruitment procedures, including obtaining Disclosure and Barring Service checks in a timely manner 30/03/2017

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Due Date

 ensure the manager and all staff have appropriate knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues, with particular regard to what to do in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff 27/04/2017

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 give children the consistent support and guidance they need to learn what is expected of their behaviour 27/04/2017

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Due Date

 implement effective systems to observe, assess and monitor children's learning and use this information to identify their individual needs, interests, and stage of development and to plan a challenging experience for each child in all of the areas of learning and development 27/04/2017

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Due Date

 ensure effective supervision of staff provides support, coaching and training to raise the quality of teaching. 27/04/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 develop effective systems for reviewing all aspects of the provision, so that strengths and weaknesses are accurately identified and use the findings to devise targeted action plans that support improvement of the nursery.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with staff and children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the nursery manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager and general manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. Not all staff have a secure knowledge of current safeguarding guidance or how to deal with safeguarding concerns. The manager is not aware of the correct procedure to follow in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff. Recruitment procedures are not robust. For example, Disclosure and Barring Service checks are not carried out in a timely enough manner. Most staff are qualified. However, this is not reflected in their teaching practice and they do not receive enough guidance and support through effective supervision to raise the quality of teaching to a consistently good level. The manager does not monitor children's learning closely enough. She has completed some self-evaluation of the provision. However, this has not been effective in identifying key weaknesses. New arrangements for observing and assessing the progress children make have not been successful enough to result in

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

consistently good outcomes being achieved for all children. Partnerships have been established with other professionals to provide some support for children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Staff do not make regular enough assessments of children's level of achievements. Where observation and assessments have been made, they are not used effectively. Staff do not always identify children's starting points, ongoing progress or their next steps in learning. The quality of teaching is weak. Many of the staff simply supervise children at their chosen play activity, rather than interacting and supporting their learning. Activities set out in the pre-school room are often mundane and uninspiring. Not all practice is as weak. In the baby room, staff are more proactive and deliver better teaching. They focus on developing children's personal, social and emotional skills. Plenty of cuddles and reassurance are provided if babies are tired or upset. Babies have the opportunity to explore a wealth of objects and resources to enhance their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare is not fully promoted due to significant weaknesses in safeguarding practice. At times, children are disruptive. They throw resources, hit or kick. When this occurs staff do not address the behaviour appropriately. They tell children, 'No thank you' or, 'Don't', without explaining why such behaviour is unacceptable. This means that young children do not learn what is expected of them. Children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise in the outdoor area.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make sufficient progress in their learning. Gaps in learning are not always identified or addressed because observation and assessment arrangements are weak and teaching is often poor. That said, children are gaining some skills. They use tools or manipulate dough with their fingers. Some mathematical skills are emerging as children begin to count with confidence. However, many children are at a disadvantage when they move on to the next stage of their education because they are not prepared well enough.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY348086 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1064964 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 75 Number of children on roll 65 Name of registered person Kiddi Day Care Limited

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Date of previous inspection 23 April 2013 Telephone number 01217 067655

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Blue Giraffe Child Care at Tyseley was registered in 2007. The nursery employs 12 members of childcare staff. Of these, nine hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and one member of staff holds a qualification at level 6. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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