Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Dudley

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 Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

The manager does not demonstrate robust recruitment practice at this childcare setting. There are weaknesses in the processes she undertakes for recruiting and vetting staff to ensure they are deemed suitable to work with children. Staff do not promote children's health well. They fail to implement sound hygienic procedures. Staff do not manage children's sleep times well. They do not ensure that children are placed to sleep comfortably. Children do not learn how to behave well. Staff do not respond appropriately when children push each other, climb on furniture or snatch toys.

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The provision is inadequate

Some staff interact with children. They talk to them about what they are doing and encourage them to play. However, overall, staff do not engage well with children. There are times when staff group children of all ages in one room. Staff sit alongside the children, but they do not talk, encourage or motivate children enough to play and learn. Some toys and resources are available, such as building blocks and toy cars. However, staff do not provide sufficient, stimulating activities. This means that children spend too long amusing themselves, and they become bored and restless. Children do not develop a positive attitude to learning.

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need to do better?

n The manager does not implement sound recruitment procedures. She fails to record the vetting processes to show that staff are deemed suitable to work with children. This compromises the welfare of children. n The educational programme is too weak. Staff do not know children well enough to plan for their learning. For example, the manager and staff are unsure of children's ages without checking paperwork. Staff do not use observation and assessment information to plan for what children need to learn next. Most activities that staff provide for children are mundane and do not inspire or excite children to engage and learn. As a result, children, including those for whom staff have identified some concerns, do not make sufficient progress in their learning. n The manager does not monitor staff performance effectively. She does not identify when staff need further support to fulfil their roles. Staff complete some

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training and attend staff and supervision meetings. However, this has not been effective enough to ensure that children receive appropriate care and learning experiences. n Staff do not implement effective strategies to manage children's behaviour. They say 'no' or 'stop' without explaining why such behaviour is unacceptable. When children snatch toys from each other, staff take the toy away and ignore the behaviour. This means that children do not know what is expected of them and do not learn to behave well.

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need to do better?

13 September 2023 n The manager does not ensure that children are placed to sleep in clean and comfortable surroundings. She does not ensure that sleep routines help children to feel content enough for them to relax comfortably. Some children are placed to sleep directly on the carpeted floor, without any bedding, such as a mattress, sheets or blankets, and with their shoes still on. Because of the number of children on the floor, some children's faces are very close to each other. At other times, children are left where they fall asleep, such as on cushions in playrooms, while other children play around them. Children are at risk of cross-infection, as they do not sleep on clean bedding. This compromises children's health. n Staff fail to promote children's health at other times. They do not implement hygienic practice when changing nappies. Staff change the nappies of one child after another without washing their hands in between. The youngest children

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wash their hands in the same small bowl of water that other children use. This means children are at further risk of cross-infection. n There are some strategies in place to share information with parents. Staff talk to parents daily. They share a written slip each day, detailing information, such as what children have eaten and if they have slept. However, staff do not share enough information to fully inform parents and establish strong partnership working. For example, some parents are not told when their child's key person changes. Staff do not provide enough details about children's current next steps in learning to help parents build on children's learning at home. n Older children enjoy the time they spend playing in the garden. They develop their physical skills outside as they play. For example, they build and create in the sandpit and play on swings and slides.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Poor recruitment procedures compromise the welfare of children. The manager fails to ensure that staff promote children's health effectively. Poor and unhygienic practice means that children are at risk of cross-infection. That said, the manager ensures that all staff complete safeguarding training. She tests their knowledge through regular quizzes. Staff are familiar with the safeguarding procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child or if an allegation is made against any adult working with children.

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Due date

13 September 2023 follow robust recruitment procedures and maintain a record of vetting processes that have been completed for all staff 02/10/2023

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support staff to use appropriate strategies to teach children how to behave well 02/10/2023

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provide appropriate bedding and space for children to be able to sleep comfortably 02/10/2023

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implement suitable hygienic practice to promote children's health and prevent the risk of cross-infection 02/10/2023

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monitor staff practice and provide appropriate support, supervision and training to help them undertake their roles and responsibilities effectively 02/10/2023

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improve parent partnerships and share relevant information about children's key persons and learning information to establish a shared approach to children's learning and development. 02/10/2023

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implement effective systems to observe, assess and monitor children's learning, and use this information to plan challenging and interesting experiences that enable children to make at least good progress 27/10/2023

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Due date

raise the quality of the educational programme and teaching and ensure that all staff consistently engage children in fun and purposeful play. 27/10/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2717141 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10310415 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 25 Number of children on roll 29

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Rainbows Childcare Limited registered in 2023 and is in Dudley. The nursery employs eight members of childcare staff. Of these, six hold early years qualifications at level 2 or level 3. The setting opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Funded early education is provided 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 inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting. n The inspector and the manager completed a learning walk to understand how the setting operates and how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager where they evaluated the quality of teaching and practice together. n The inspector spoke with staff and parents at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

13 September 2023 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

13 September 2023 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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