Fatima Omar Abubakar

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's safety and welfare is not assured. At times, they are left unsupervised with an assistant whose suitability has not yet been checked by Ofsted. This compromises children's safety. Children do not learn how to behave appropriately to keep themselves and others safe. Adults physically move children to get them to comply with their requests, rather than taking the time and using meaningful language to help children understand. The childminder does not recognise that this is inappropriate, or intervene, in order to safeguard children.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not have a good enough understanding about child development. She has not clearly identified what she wants children to learn during their time at the setting, and relies on children receiving education at other settings they may attend. The childminder's expectations for children's learning are far too high. She does not know how to sequence children's learning appropriately so they develop basic knowledge and skills in readiness to learn. The childminder focuses on teaching young children about colours, shapes and numbers, despite them not yet having basic language skills. This results in children becoming frustrated because they are unable to complete the activities provided. That said, children play with some age-appropriate resources during their day. They use tools to manipulate dough and use cutters to make shapes. They proudly show the objects they make, such as a duck.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has failed to maintain her knowledge and understanding of the requirements set out in the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. She has not ensured that any assistants who work with children have had the required suitability checks completed. On occasions, assistants whose suitability has not been verified are left unsupervised with children. This puts children's safety at risk. n The childminder does not implement effective strategies to manage children's behaviour. Children are given instructions, such as not to climb on furniture, and are continuously bribed with stickers to comply. The childminder, and their assistant, do not use language to help children to understand why their behaviours may be dangerous. This means that children do not develop a suitable understanding of what is expected of them or how to keep themselves safe. n Physical intervention is used too frequently to manage children's behaviour, and

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need to do better?

in circumstances when there are no risks of danger. Children are moved physically to sit down for circle time and to be taken to wash their hands. The childminder does not identify this issue of concern. Required information about the use of physical intervention is not recorded on each occasion. This impacts

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need to do better?

7 May 2024 on children's safety. n The childminder does not monitor teaching and practice well enough. Significant weaknesses are not recognised or addressed as they happen. Although there are some plans in place to carry out supervisions with assistants, the childminder does not identify and act on poor teaching and practice in order to promote the interests of children. n The quality of education that children receive is poor. The childminder lacks knowledge and understanding of the different areas of learning, and how children develop. There is not enough regard for supporting children's progress across the prime areas of learning. Consequently, children do not gain secure foundations for their future learning. n The curriculum for children is weak. The childminder has not identified what she intends for children to learn. As a result, the learning experiences that children receive are narrow and do not appropriately sequence their learning. Children

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do not receive the support they need to be well-prepared for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder does not make effective use of assessments carried out for children. With the support of other professionals, she has completed the progress check at age two for children. However, the childminder does not use her knowledge of children to identify what they need to learn next. Next steps identified for children are too advanced and do not support children to make suitable progress in their learning. n Activities planned for children are often too challenging because they do not take account of their individual interests or stages of development. Children who lack language skills are encouraged to count and recognise shapes and numbers, which they are not yet ready for. Children struggle to focus and participate, which impacts on their behaviours and attitudes towards their learning. n The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of how to work in

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need to do better?

partnership with other professionals. Despite the poor assessment arrangements, she explains what action she would take if she identified delays in a child's development to help get them the support they need.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

ensure that anyone who's suitability has not been checked do not have unsupervised contact with children 31/05/2024

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Due date

implement effective strategies to manage children's behaviour in an appropriate way that helps children to understand what is expected of them 31/05/2024

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Due date

make sure that physical intervention is only used when absolutely necessary to avert any immediate risks of danger, that parents are informed and a record is maintained on every occasion 31/05/2024

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Due date

monitor teaching and practice effectively in order to identify and address any weaknesses and promote the interests of children. 31/05/2024

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Due date

develop knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop in order to appropriately sequence every child's learning 28/06/2024

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Due date

ensure that there is an ambitious curriculum that is implemented effectively to support all children to make progress in their learning and development 28/06/2024

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Due date

use assessments of children's development to accurately identify what children need to learn next 28/06/2024

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Due date

ensure that suitably challenging activities and experiences are planned for children which take account of their individual interests and stages of development. 28/06/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559147 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 10326923 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 28 February 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Smethwick. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 7pm. The childminder, and her assistant, hold qualifications at level 3. She is in receipt of early education funding for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.

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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 inspector observed the quality of teaching to assess the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity. n The inspector toured the premises and held discussions with the childminder to learn about how the provision and curriculum are organised. n Children and parents spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times and looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability.

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Inspection activities

7 May 2024 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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