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Early years · Early years inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Grandma's House Childcare

Inspected 9 Dec 2024 · published 30 Dec 2024 · URN 2664224

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Not met

Anne Dyoss

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  • Inspection date verified

    9 Dec 2024

  • Inspectors verified

    Anne Dyoss

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Not met

  • Postcode verified

    WS2 8DW

  • Name on report verified

    Grandma's House Childcare

  • URN verified

    2664224

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  • OverallNot met

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  • What needs to improve518w−54

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Flesch 43, typical 53
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Inspection of Grandma's House Childcare 206a, 207 & 208 Stafford Street, Walsall, West Midlands WS2 8DW

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Not met (with actions)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The setting is not currently operational and undergoing a refurbishment. In the current condition, the premises are not suitable for childcare due to ongoing building work. There are significant hazards around the premises. The provider understands how to complete risk assessment to identify and minimise hazards to children when the setting re-opens. n The provider understands signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and the procedures to follow to report to the local safeguarding partnership (LSP). However, the provider's safeguarding policy does not contain all the required information to ensure that all staff will be able to make any necessary referrals. The provider does not keep their knowledge updated about the LSP's current focus so they are aware of the needs of children and their families in the local area. The provider does not currently hold public liability insurance.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The provider understands about monitoring the teaching and children's learning. She identifies the importance of supporting staff to continue with their professional development. She has identified key knowledge and skills to be included in staff's induction training programme. n The provider has an overarching curriculum in place that sets out a progressive sequence of knowledge and skills for children to gain as they progress through their development milestones. n The provider understands about the role of the key person to help forge close relationships with children and their parents. She identifies how the key person will plan for the individual needs of each child and complete ongoing assessment, including the progress check at age two. n The provider has identified arrangements to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This includes providing interventions, working with parents and making referrals as required.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The provider understands how to help children to learn to manage their feelings and behaviour. This includes helping children to progress with their emotional development from babies to pre-school. n The provider recognises the importance of encouraging children to adopt a healthy lifestyle through healthy eating, being physically active and spending time outdoors. She understands about training staff so they know about the procedures relating to health and hygiene.

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This provision does not meet requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Due date

ensure the premises are safe, fit for purpose and suitable for the age of children being cared for and the activities provided on the premises 30/06/2025

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Due date

ensure that the safeguarding policy is in line with the guidance, procedures and any updates from the relevant LSP, including setting out clear procedures for reporting any concerns about a child 09/01/2025

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Due date

ensure that public liability insurance is in place. 09/01/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2664224 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10338412 Type of provision Childcare on non-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 0 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person EKI Education Group Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07398187780 Date of previous inspection 12 January 2024

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Information about this early years setting

Grandma's House Childcare registered in 2022 and is in Walsall. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round, from 8am to 7pm. The provider, who is the manager, holds a level 3 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual/registered individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the curriculum aims.

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Inspection activities

9 December 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

9 December 2024 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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Inspection activities

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