Childminder in Dudley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 February 2015 31 January 2011

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is inadequate

 Children's welfare and safety is not ensured because the childminder does not obtain prior, written permission to administer medication or identify all hazards within her home.  The childminder's safeguarding practice is weak because she does not understand the procedure to follow if an allegation is made against her or her household.  Children's physical development is not fully supported because they do not have regular access to outdoor play opportunities.  The childminder has not implemented a system of observation and assessment of children's progress, to enable her to plan a suitable range of learning activities.  Parents are not well informed about their children's progress because the childminder does not identify children's next steps for learning.  The childminder has not established effective methods of self-evaluation to identify and work towards ongoing improvements.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy and settled because the childminder provides them with warm and affectionate care.  Children are encouraged to play together following their interests whilst engaging in the available play activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that risk assessments effectively identify and remove all hazards to children, with particular regard to the temperature of radiators  obtain written permission from parents and carers prior to administering any medication to children  improve knowledge and understanding of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against the childminder or any member of the household  provide daily opportunities for all children to access play experiences in the outdoors  observe, assess and plan appropriately for all children to ensure they access activities across all areas of learning and development  identify children's next steps in development and share this information with parents, so that they can continue to support ongoing learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 take all necessary measures to minimise any risks to the health or safety of the children; with particular regard to the temperature of radiators (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  take all necessary measures to minimise any risks to the health or safety of the children; with particular regard to the temperature of radiators (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children engage in play and daily care routines.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children during the inspection.

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who attend. This is inadequate

Children spend time playing with toys and equipment during their time with the childminder. They show clear preferences for favourite activities and make choices about what they would like to do. The childminder shows that she is aware of children's likes and interests and she encourages them to play together by prompting them to share and take turns. Her teaching adequately supports their learning because she asks them questions. For example, when children play with coloured blocks she asks the children to identify different colours. However, she does little to extend children's learning. In addition, she does not plan activities across all areas of learning, which limits children's experiences. She has begun to undertake some observations of children but does not use this information to identify their next steps for learning. This means she has not established an effective way to gather and share information about children's progress with parents.

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inadequate

Children build attachments to the childminder, which supports their emotional well-being. She responds to their individual care needs because she gets to know them all well. The childminder communicates with parents about children's health or medical needs and maintains records with regards to accidents and medication. However, she does not seek written permission before medication is given to fully safeguard children's well-being. The childminder gives some consideration to risks within her home because she uses baby- gates and a fireguard. However, she has not identified that radiators and exposed pipes become very hot and children are put at risk as a result. Children do not benefit from daily opportunities where they can be more physically active and spend time in the fresh air. Consequently, children seek out physical challenges by climbing on tables and chairs.

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provision is inadequate

The childminder does not demonstrate secure knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements and therefore, children's welfare and safety is not ensured. She has some understanding of her role to safeguard children because she can explain the action she would take if she suspected that a child was at risk of harm. However, she is unclear what she would do if an allegation is made against her or her household. In addition, she has not yet developed an effective system of observation, assessment and planning to support children's learning and development. Children are not provided with a varied and challenging educational programme that ensures children are well prepared in readiness for school. The childminder has not given enough consideration to areas requiring improvement that were raised at previous inspections. Furthermore, she has not undertaken effective methods of self-evaluation, to ensure that children benefit

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413767 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 879801 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 31 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Dudley. She operates all year round from 7am to 12midnight, Monday to Saturday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She also provides occasional overnight care.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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