Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28/05/2014 15/02/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: Not Met Previous inspection: 2

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The inspection was brought forward by Ofsted following concerns raised about the lack of information obtained from parents or carers prior to children being left in her care. The inspection found that the childminder does not always collect the required information and as a result, children's welfare is not always fully supported. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the educational programmes and how to promote the learning and development of young children. She describes how she observes and assesses children and uses the information gathered to plan for the next steps in their learning.  The childminder offers a welcoming environment and describes how children are appropriately supervised and are not left with persons who have not been appropriately vetted.  The majority of the required information, children's records, polices and procedures are

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The provision does not meet requirements

retained and made available for inspection. This includes children's learning journals.  The childminder has a wide range of good quality toys and equipment, which are stored to help support children's independence.  The childminder is aware of her responsibilities to safeguard children and how to implement safeguarding procedures. Suitable risk assessments help to identify potential hazards both in the home and on outings, to help keep children safe.  Through discussion, the provider demonstrates a commitment to building links with parents, other professionals and the local authority to meet the diverse needs of children and their families.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

There were no children on roll 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 children on roll, 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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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had in-depth discussions with the childminder relating to her knowledge and understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare and learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed other areas of the home, such as the kitchen, playroom and the garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at various documentation, such as the suitability checks, children's learning journals and policies.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2005 and works with two assistants. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her two brothers and adult son in the Hansdworth area of Birmingham. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding, which includes two rooms, a kitchen and toilet. The location is convenient for schools, parks, playgroups and shops. There are six steps leading to the front entrance and a handrail is in place. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is currently caring for older children before and after school and in the school holidays. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. The childminder takes children on daily visits to the local school, shops and the park. She walks and transports children in her vehicle. She has an early years qualification at Level 3. The childminder is a

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Information about the setting

member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years and Children Come First Network. She receives support from the local authority. Currently, the childminder has no children on roll in the early years age range.

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must:

 ensure the required information is recorded for each child when they commence the placement; this also includes details about any other person who has parental responsibility for the child.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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actions)

The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 keep records of the name, home address and telephone number of a parent/guardian/carer of each child who is looked after on the premises (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep records of the name, home address and telephone number of a parent/guardian/carer of each child who is looked after on the premises (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY320256 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 968121 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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