Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Birmingham

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is inadequate

Children are not safe. The manager and staff do not demonstrate a secure knowledge of how to eliminate and minimise risks to children. Children have formed attachments to the manager and staff. However, the learning and emotional needs of toddlers and older children are not met well. When younger children show that they want to join staff outdoors, staff tell them that they cannot because they are not wearing shoes. They do not consider following children's obvious interest in outdoors by helping them to get their shoes on. Children become distressed in response to this rejection. The manager does not prioritise children's health and they do not always have access to drinking water.

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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. The manager and staff have a poor understanding of how young children learn. Staff do not consider the needs of children in planned activities or organise equipment to ensure that learning experiences are beneficial and appropriate to each child. Children paint the wall because there is no clean paper for them to access for themselves. During adult-led activities, staff stop children from accessing equipment they show an interest in.

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The provision is inadequate

Children, generally, amuse themselves. They discover opportunities to be creative, such as playing with musical instruments and dancing. They join in with songs and know actions to rhymes. They play alongside each other happily as they share resources.

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need to do better?

n The manager, who is also the provider, does not keep up to date with changes in the early years foundation stage and is not familiar with recent changes. She has a weak understanding and knowledge of how to keep children safe, and how to promote children's learning and development. The manager does not evaluate the overall quality of the provision effectively. She has failed to sustain improvements to address actions raised at the previous inspection. She does not identify key weaknesses or demonstrate the knowledge necessary for raising outcomes for children. n Although the manager meets the requirements for staff qualifications, she has not appointed a named deputy to take charge in her absence. There is no deputy present when the manager leaves the premises. n The manager and staff have completed some mandatory training, such as first aid. However, insufficient focus has been placed on improving the quality of

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need to do better?

teaching and children's learning. n The manager and staff observe children and identify what they think they need to know next. However, their poor understanding of child development means

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need to do better?

10 January 2022 that their education programme fails to support children in their development needs. For example, the manager and staff have limited understanding of how to help children to progress in their communication and language. They rely on asking children to repeat words back to them. This includes words that have complex sounds that are beyond children's stage of development. They pressure children to answer questions by repeating the same request for information several times. n The manager does not deploy staff to successfully meet the needs of all children. This means that younger children are frequently left to amuse themselves. This significantly hinders the progress they can make. n The manager has created a barrier to provide a separate area for children under the age of two. However, she has not considered how to plan the learning environment to ensure it reflects the education programmes for children at

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different stages of their development. n The manager fails to promote children's good health. Although children learn about handwashing routines to limit the spread of germs, the manager fails to ensure that children always have access to drinking water. Staff do not ensure that very young children are encouraged to drink water between meals. They do not offer drinks to young children for long periods of time. n The manager has established a sound working partnership with parents. She has daily communication with parents to keep them informed about their child's day. This includes managing accidents that children have and reporting these to parents. n Children develop some physical skills. They use their hands, fingers and tools to shape dough. They cooperate well with their friends and share resources.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety is significantly compromised. Risk assessment is weak. The manager fails to identify risks to children. Radiators are too hot, this exposes children to the risk of burns. The manager has a poor knowledge and understanding of the guidance to follow in order to reduce the risk of suffocation for sleeping babies. The manager has identified fire exits and how to evacuate the premises in an emergency. She has ensured that staff accompanying children on outings have first-aid training.

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Due date

10 January 2022 implement effective risk assessment, with particular regard to heating appliances and understanding of safe practices related to sleeping children 07/02/2022

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improve the key-person system to ensure that each child benefits from effective emotional support to promote their confidence and self-esteem 07/02/2022

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ensure drinking water is always easily accessible to children to support their good health 07/02/2022

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provide appropriate support, supervision and training for all staff to ensure they have sufficient knowledge and understanding to carry out their roles and responsibilities effectively, particularly relating to babies and younger children 07/02/2022

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deploy staff effectively to ensure that the needs of all children are met well 07/02/2022

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Due date

appoint a named deputy who can take charge in the manager's absence. 07/02/2022

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plan and deliver a stimulating education programme that builds on the knowledge and skills for all children to help them to make good progress 10/03/2022

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Due date

improve the learning environment to ensure that resources meet the individual learning needs of children at different stages of their development. 10/03/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2530805 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10203897 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 21 Number of children on roll 16

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Information about this early years setting

Grapevine Childcare registered in 2019. The setting employs four members of childcare staff. The manager holds early years professional status. The setting opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together. The inspector observed teaching practices and considered the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the manager, staff, children and parents. n The inspector sampled some of the setting's documentation, including evidence of qualifications.

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Inspection activities

10 January 2022 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

10 January 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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