Childminder in Birmingham

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Unique reference number EY261631 Inspection date 24/07/2009 Inspector Elenora Griffin

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Type of setting Childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives with her adult son in a house in the Handsworth area of Birmingham. The whole ground floor and one bedroom on the first floor of the childminder's home are used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years of age any one time and may also care for older children. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder currently cares for three children in the early years age group and three older children.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder provides support for children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate. The childminder does not currently meet all of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) welfare requirements. This compromises children's well being and impacts on the childminder’s ability to meet the needs of all of the children in her care. On the whole, children are content and settled in the calm and relaxed atmosphere of the childminder's home. The childminder takes some positive steps to meet children's needs and provides satisfactory support for their learning and development. The childminder has taken steps to develop some aspects of her practice and to address recommendations raised at the last inspection but has not done this for all areas.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 ensure that written parental permission is requested to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (Safeguarding and welfare) 31/07/2009  ensure that a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance are kept for all children (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 31/07/2009  ensure that information is obtained from parents about who has legal contact with the child and who 31/07/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 has parental responsibility for the child (Safeguarding and welfare)  ensure that information recorded for each child includes their date of birth (Documentation) 31/07/2009  ensure that the certificate of registration is displayed. (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 31/07/2009 To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 develop knowledge and understanding of how to effectively manage a wide range of children's behaviour in a manner appropriate for their stage of development and particular individual needs  conduct regular evacuation drills and record details in a fire log book of any problems encountered and how they were resolved.

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provision

The childminder’s lack of consistency in the collection and maintenance of information required within the welfare regulations has resulted in some requirements not being met.

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provision

The childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of child protection issues. Although she does not give all parents a copy of the good practice guidance for childminder's provided by the Local Safeguarding Children Board, a copy of it is available for parents to see. Children benefit from the use of risk assessments to minimise potential hazards and the positive steps that the childminder takes to keep them safe. For example, the childminder ensures that there is a fire blanket close at hand in the kitchen and that children are supervised at all times. However, the childminder does not always record the hours of attendance of children and this has the potential to compromise the safety and well-being of these children.

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provision

The childminder is not obtaining all necessary information and consents from parents. She does not obtain information from parents about who has legal contact and who has parental responsibility for the child and does not fully understand the legal implications of these. In addition, children's records are not consistently completed with the date of birth of one child not known. However, children’s care and learning is supported by the sharing of some information between the childminder and parents and carers. The childminder shares some key policies and procedures with parents and carers so that they are aware of what they can expect from her. The childminder ensures that she has sufficient information in order to meet children's ongoing health needs and dietary requirements. Continuity in children's care is supported through the daily discussions that take place between the childminder and parents. Occasionally the childminder seeks written

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provision

feedback from parents which has been very positive. Parents valued the relaxed, cheerful atmosphere of the childminder's home, the care given to their children and describe how much their children enjoy going to the childminder's home. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has recently completed a self-evaluation of her provision. Although this has begun to identify positive aspects of her practice and some priorities for future development, the childminder as yet has not fully developed her practice to reflect her assessment of her practice. There has been a positive impact as it has enabled the childminder to identify training to help support children with disabilities. However, the evaluation has not been effective in enabling the childminder to identify the EYFS requirements that she is not meeting. For example, it is a requirement of the EYFS that the certificate is displayed,

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provision

however this is not being done which does not ensure that parents are fully aware of what care the childminder is registered to undertake.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children make sound progress in their learning. They are settled and content in the care of the childminder. They enjoy accessing the sufficient range of resources that are available to them. Children concentrate and learn to solve problems as they complete jigsaws with the help and encouragement of the childminder. They use their imaginations, for example, they pretend to fix things with play tools. Children develop their understanding of books and words as they look at books and pretend to read to the dolls. Although the childminder does not currently work in partnership with other settings where children receive the EYFS, she gets to know them well through the observations she makes of their abilities. From her observations she then strives to provide appropriate challenges for children through the activities and resources she has for them. Over time the childminder provides various art activities for children to develop their creative skills and

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

creates scrapbooks of their bubble painting, free painting, drawing and collages along with photographs of activities they have participated in.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Although children are beginning to learn how to keep themselves healthy and safe, the breaches in the welfare requirements have a detrimental impact on these outcomes for children. Children enjoy sitting together to eat the balanced meals that the childminder provides and prompts in the toilet remind them to wash their hands. However, children's health is potentially compromised because the childminder does not have permission from parents for the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment. Although the childminder has considered how she could evacuate the premises, drills are not practiced regularly to ensure that these drills are effective. The childminder explains to children what they should do if there is a fire but the opportunities for them to learn to keep themselves safe have not been enhanced because they do not benefit from taking part in regular evacuation drills. Children generally are well behaved but the

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

childminder has not fully explored the reasons why children may misbehave at times.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

There are some opportunities for children to develop their physical skills through using a range of equipment both indoors and outside. For example, some children have enjoyed trips to parks, indoor adventure play centres and a farm. Children are able to access the childminder's garden on a daily basis where they can play outside in the fresh air. They play ball games outside where a slide and see-saw This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 are also occasionally available to play on. During school term-time the childminder helps children with their homework and has additional reading books and work books available that are generally age-appropriate for the children that she cares for. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 4 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 4

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 4 How well are children helped to be healthy? 4 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept) 31/07/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report. (Certificate of Registration) 31/07/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept) 31/07/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report. (Certificate of registration) 31/07/2009

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