Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30/07/2014 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: Not Met Previous inspection: Not Applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has a poor knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and self- evaluation is weak. Consequently, she is not meeting a number of legal requirements, which also relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register.  The childminder has limited understanding of the learning and development requirements. This includes knowledge of the progress check for children aged between two and three years. This has an impact on her ability to promote children's learning in each area and carry out effective assessments in order to plan for each child's individual needs.  The childminder has not maintained a valid first-aid qualification. Therefore, she cannot demonstrate her understanding of how to continually promote children's well-being and safety.  The childminder is not aware of working in partnerships with other settings children may attend to help extend and complement their learning.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not have contact details for Ofsted or a written complaints procedure to share with parents.  The childminder has limited knowledge of child protection procedures, therefore, she cannot promote children's welfare. She lacks an understanding of the correct procedures to follow should concerns arise including any allegations against herself or a household member.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at suitability records, policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed areas to be used for the care of children along with furniture, equipment and toys that are to be used for childminding.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012 and is on the Early Years and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and three children aged two, six and eight years in Hall Green Birmingham. The dining room, upstairs toilet and a fully enclosed garden are used for childminding. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday except for family and bank holidays. She visits the local shops and park on a regular basis and attends toddler groups. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years. There were no children on roll at the time of the inspection.

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must:

 update knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, in order to meet all statutory responsibilities and gain better understanding of the prime and specific areas of learning in order to plan challenging and enjoyable experiences for each child in all areas of learning and development

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must:

 develop knowledge and understanding of the progress check for children aged between two and three years, in order to ensure that this is undertaken as part of effective assessment arrangements

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must:

 attend and complete a local authority approved paediatric first-aid training course that is relevant to workers caring for children

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must:

 gain a better understanding of working in partnerships with other settings children attend to help extend and complement their learning.

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must:

 devise and implement a policy and procedure to safeguard children which is in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board and include an explanation of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against the childminder or a family member

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must:

 make available to parents and/or carers the correct details about how to contact Ofsted if they believe the provider is not meeting the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.

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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:

 ensure that an appropriate first-aid qualification is held (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  make available to parents copies of the written statements for safeguarding procedures and complaints procedures and Ofsted's address (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that an appropriate first-aid qualification is held (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  make available to parents copies of the written statements for safeguarding procedures and complaints procedures and Ofsted's address (voluntary part of the

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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 EY444092 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 954046 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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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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