Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 February 2015 11 November 2008

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder's documentation to ensure children's safety and welfare is not always fully completed. She has not obtained and recorded information about who has parental responsibility for children in her care.  The childminder does not always identify all the hazards within her home that put children at risk of accidents. She does undertake risk assessments, but these are not rigorous enough to fully assure children's health and safety.  The childminder does not always consider children's next steps in learning when planning activities. Furthermore, children's learning is not best promoted because, on occasion, the childminder completes or makes changes to their work.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are settled, happy and enjoy their time in the childminder's home because she provides warm interactions and joins in with their chosen play.  The childminder places an emphasis on building strong relationships with children and their families, who she welcomes into her home. This means that information about children's development and routines is regularly shared.  Children are provided with a variety of activities, experiences and resources. They benefit from opportunities to play outdoors and in the local environment. This encourages them to engage in play, in order to promote opportunities across all areas of learning.  The childminder supports children's early communication skills by using puppets to stimulate their interest in books and stories.

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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

 obtain and record information about who has parental responsibility for each child cared for  ensure that risk assessments identify aspects of the environment that pose a risk to children and determine how the risk will be removed or minimised, with particular regards to cables in the hallway  ensure that planned learning experiences are more precisely matched to children's individual next steps, to ensure that children make the best possible progress in their learning and development

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 provide further opportunities for children to explore and lead their own learning by, for example, emphasising the value of the learning process and allowing children to complete their own work in their own way.

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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 (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  take all necessary measures to minimise any risks to the health or safety of the children (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in a range of learning activities, play and daily care routines.  The inspector observed children playing indoors and outside.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning and a range of other documentation.  The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder has an understanding of the different ways children learn. She provides a range of experiences to support these. Children have opportunities to mix and play with others because they attend regular groups and social events. However, during these times, the childminder does not always consider how she will continue to support children's individual next steps in learning. She does plan some adult-led activities when at home, but the quality of teaching is variable and children do not make the best possible progress. For example, she undertakes a mathematics activity but, when children do not stick shapes into the corresponding boxes correctly, she removes them and makes the changes herself. This does not promote independent learning and children do not have the opportunity to review what they have completed. The childminder generally monitors children's progress by carrying out observations and tracking progress. An exchange of

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who attend. This requires improvement

this information means that parents can continue to support their child's learning at home. The childminder has established links with schools, which means that she accompanies children on initial visits. Therefore, information is exchanged with school staff before children start.

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requires improvement

Children make choices about what they would like to do and toys are easily accessible. The childminder carries out risk assessments within her home. However, these do not always identify potential hazards because there are loose cables in the hallway. The childminder prepares children for school by developing their social skills and promoting opportunities for them to be physically independent. She works in partnership with parents to help children master skills, such as toilet training. Children are gaining skills for independence because, for example, they help to prepare their own snack. The childminder responds to children's individual care needs. When children indicate that they would like a picnic lunch, the childminder suggests getting a mat and they sit together eating while reading a story. This flexible approach helps to promote children's emotional well-being because children are happy and, on the whole, well cared for.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a general understanding of her responsibilities to meet the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. However, she has not completed all documentation. This was also raised at the last inspection. She has not obtained information about who has parental responsibility for the children in her care. The childminder understands the role she plays with regards to child protection. She can explain the action she would take if she suspected that a child was at risk of harm. The childminder has completed appropriate training to support her work with children. However, she has not reflected on practice sufficiently to identify where teaching requires improvement or when requirements have been breached.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY298861 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 872992 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Her provision operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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