Akhtar, Nafees

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

Children are generally content and occupied in the childminder's care. They have formed attachments with the childminder and her assistant. However, activities the childminder provides for children are often mundane and uninteresting. This means that children quickly lose interest. They become bored and restless. The childminder does not have a good enough understanding about what children already know and can do, and what they need to learn next. Her expectations about what children can achieve are too low.

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The provision is inadequate

Significant weaknesses in teaching do not ensure that children are prepared for their next stage of learning. Children do not have enough opportunities or support to develop the important skills needed in preparation for later learning. Children do not develop good speaking or social skills. Gaps in learning are widening and some children, including those in receipt of additional funding, are at a disadvantage when they start school.

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The provision is inadequate

Children generally behave well. Most of the time, they play together companionably. The childminder helps them to take turns with toys and resources. Children play imaginatively as they pretend to care for babies using dolls and other resources.

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need to do better?

n The quality of the childminder's practice has declined significantly since the previous inspection. The childminder and her assistant have completed some mandatory training, such as first aid. However, not enough focus has been placed on maintaining a good-quality provision. n The childminder has not maintained her understanding of the early years foundation stage. She has a poor understanding and knowledge of how to keep children safe and how to promote children's learning and development. The childminder does not evaluate her practice effectively. She does not identify key weaknesses or demonstrate enough commitment to raising outcomes for children. n The childminder does not keep a written record of any complaints and their outcome to ensure the necessary information is made available for those who require access to it. She does not maintain sufficient records of attendance or of accidents or injuries sustained by children in her care.

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need to do better?

n Children's learning and development are not monitored effectively. The childminder does not accurately assess children's learning in order to build on what they already know. As a result, although children are generally occupied, they are not engaging in planned, purposeful experiences to extend their learning. Children rarely engage in any meaningful play. The progress they can

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need to do better?

7 February 2020 make is minimal. n Children develop sound physical skills. They use their hands, fingers and tools to manipulate dough. The childminder provides opportunities to play outside in the fresh air. n The childminder does not effectively promote children's good health. Children are not always provided with nutritious meals. They are at risk of cross-infection because the childminder does not always implement rigorous health and hygiene practices. Children are not supported to follow good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before eating. The childminder fails to recognise risks related to some foods she provides for children. For example, she gives young children large, whole grapes, which present a risk of choking. n Children show an interest in books and stories. They enjoy sitting with the childminder's assistant as they look at books together. Children can take books home to share with their parents and families. This helps children to develop

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need to do better?

some early literacy skills. n The childminder has established sound partnership working with parents. She has daily communication with parents to help keep them informed about their child's day. Parents' views are obtained through questionnaires to help her to identify any areas for improvement.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's welfare is compromised. The childminder fails to risk assess effectively to minimise the dangers of choking associated with certain food types, such as grapes. The childminder does not maintain sufficient documentation, such as complaints, attendance and accident records, required for the safe and efficient running of the setting. The childminder does not have a robust understanding of safeguarding practice and procedures. The childminder and her assistant do not know the correct procedures to follow in respect to allegations against adults working with children. The childminder does not have a sufficient understanding of safeguarding to help protect children from harm.

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Due date

gain a secure understanding of the requirements in the early years foundation stage 23/03/2020

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Due date

7 February 2020 improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and implement effective policies and procedures to safeguard children 09/03/2020

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Due date

ensure children's attendance is recorded accurately 09/03/2020

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Due date

maintain an accurate record of accidents, injuries and any first-aid treatment given 09/03/2020

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Due date

implement effective practice to promote children's good health and hygiene, with particular regard to following sound hygienic practice, providing nutritious meals and identifying and minimising the risks associated with some food types 09/03/2020

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Due date

keep a written record of any complaints made, including the outcome and any actions taken 09/03/2020

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Due date

implement effective observation, assessment and planning systems to accurately monitor children's progress and consistently plan challenging activities that focus on what children need to learn next 23/03/2020

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Due date

plan and deliver consistently stimulating learning experiences for all children to help them to make good progress. 23/03/2020

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should:

n make effective use of self-evaluation to identify and remedy breaches in requirements, and review and evaluate all aspects of practice to improve outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465390 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10061613 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 to 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 4 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Birmingham. She works with an assistant who holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, except for family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the premises. The childminder and inspector viewed and discussed the layout of the playroom. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant, and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of the household. n The inspector took account of parents' views through their written comments.

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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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