Little Bambini's

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

The manager has not fulfilled her responsibility to inform Ofsted of changes to household members and newly appointed staff. Although the manager has an overview of what she wants children to learn, this is not embedded into practice to ensure children make the best possible progress. Staff do not always recognise when to extend or consolidate children's individual learning. For example, children enjoy learning about themselves and what makes them different. Staff help children to think about why some people are different, as they ask children questions. However, they do not provide children with enough time to identify and recognise these differences, to help them gain a deeper understanding of what makes them unique.

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The provision is inadequate

Nevertheless, children arrive at the setting happy. The interactions between children and staff are warm and caring in this homely environment. This helps children to feel a sense of belonging. Children enjoy the outdoor space and benefit from fresh air. They are excited to put on their coats and go into the garden. Staff model how to lift the ball and throw it into the hoop. Children cheer on their friends as they eagerly wait their turn. Staff encourage children to keep trying if they miss the hoop. This helps children to gain physical skills and develop resilience.

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need to do better?

n The manager has not informed Ofsted about changes to household members and the appointment of new staff. As a result, Ofsted has not been able to complete the required checks to assess the suitability of persons working in this setting. However, the manager now understands the actions she needs to take to fulfil her roles and responsibilities. n The manager knows individual children and takes time to find out what they already know and can do from parents. This helps her to identify children who may need additional support. However, she does not yet ensure that key persons share information directly with parents to enable them to fully support children's learning. n Children's learning is disrupted by routines. For example, children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories, but this is quickly interrupted by a change of routine. This does not give children enough time to immerse themselves in their

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need to do better?

learning. n There are times when learning is not delivered to children at the age and stage of their development. The manager does recognise when there is a need to adapt activities to meet the needs of the children. However, she is yet to provide staff with the coaching and mentoring to upskill them in their knowledge, to ensure they provide children with high-quality learning experiences. n Parents comment that the caring manager knows their children's individual

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need to do better?

1 February 2023 needs extremely well. She provides guidance to help ensure that parents get the best care and support for their children. However, some parents do not know who their child's key person is, to further build on relationships between staff and families. n Staff and children enjoy time together. Staff use everyday routines to build relationships with children. For example, during nappy changing, staff talk to children about the noises animals make, such as 'oink' and 'quack', and encourage children to repeat them back. This helps to build bonds with children and supports their emerging communication and language. n Children behave well. They listen and respond to staff requests. For example, staff ask children to put on their coats ready for going outside. When children struggle to put on their coats, they politely ask staff for help. Staff and children chat to each other as they interact together. This helps children to develop their

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social skills. n Healthy eating is promoted. Children develop independence as they select apples, strawberries, crackers and raisins for their snack. Furthermore, they enjoy freshly cooked, home-made meals, which contain ingredients such as rice and lentils. However, younger children's health and well-being are not supported fully during sleep times, as sleep mats are placed very close to each other. This increases the risk of cross-contamination and does not ensure safe sleeping practices. Nevertheless, staff do observe children as they sleep and check them regularly. n Staff at the setting are sufficiently qualified and trained in paediatric first aid. Staff know how to record accidents and injuries and how to report them to parents.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager has not fulfilled her duty to inform Ofsted of changes to staffing and household members. As a result, children are not safeguarded because Ofsted has not been provided with the necessary information to complete the required suitability checks. Some staff can recognise signs of abuse, but this is not consistent. Staff demonstrate a lack of awareness of their responsibilities in accordance with the 'Prevent' duty guidance and the signs to look out for in relation to radicalisation and extremist views. Staff are aware of local safeguarding partnerships. However, not all staff are aware of the correct procedures to follow when reporting their concerns.

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Due date

1 February 2023 provide Ofsted with the necessary information relating to household members who are new, over the age of 16 years and living on the premises, to ensure suitability checks can be completed 24/02/2023

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Due date

ensure that effective coaching and mentoring is implemented for all staff, to identify and address knowledge in quality of teaching and routines, including sleep times 24/02/2023

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Due date

implement effective systems to ensure parents are informed of who their child's key person is 24/02/2023

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Due date

provide staff with training to develop their knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance and who to report any concerns to 24/02/2023

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Due date

implement training to ensure that all staff have a good understanding of how to implement a curriculum based on what children know and can do that fully meets the individual age and stage of development. 24/02/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2613277 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10263966 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises

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Registers

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

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inspection

Total number of places 11 Number of children on roll 16

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Bambini's registered in 2020 and operates from the Harborne area of Birmingham. The setting operates as childcare on domestic premises and is open all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The manager holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and works with qualified and unqualified assistants. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the 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 of all areas of the setting and gathered information about how the provision and curriculum are organised. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The manager and inspector carried out a joint observation to evaluate the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching, indoors and outdoors, to assess the impact of this on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager and reviewed relevant documentation.

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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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