Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2015 2 November 2009

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

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 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

 The childminder does not monitor and review her provision her effectively and has a poor knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. As a result, she is not meeting her legal responsibilities and the quality of her provision is inadequate.  The childminder's paperwork is disorganised and this has a negative impact on her ability to ensure the safe and efficient management of her provision.  The childminder has not notified Ofsted of changes to people living in her household or the addition of another assistant. Furthermore, children's well-being is not protected because the childminder has not obtained the required suitability checks in respect of this assistant.  Children's well-being is not sufficiently supported. A well-embedded key-person system is not in place to ensure that each child's care is tailored to their individual needs.  Partnerships with parents and other providers are not fully effective. Consequently,

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This provision is inadequate

continuity for children and a shared approach to their learning and development is not always promoted.  The childminder does not have arrangements in place for the effective supervision of staff. Consequently, effective communication between the childminder, her co- childminder and assistants is not fostered and children's interests are not best promoted.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder treats children with an abundance of warmth, consideration and kindness. As a result, they are very happy and content.  The childminder is alert to the signs of possible abuse and neglect. She has attended recent safeguarding training and knows the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child.

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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 staff supervision arrangements are effective so that the overall quality of the provision is improved; this specifically relates to ensuring that all staff are clear about their individual and collective roles and responsibilities, and providing more opportunities for all staff to discuss sensitive issues and receive coaching to improve their personal effectiveness  ensure that the information required by Ofsted to carry out suitability checks for all people aged 16 and over working on the premises where childcare is provided is available, to enable the obtaining of an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in a timely way  keep an accurate daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance  demonstrate that all assistants who are left in sole charge of children for any period of time hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that all children are assigned a key person to foster effective communication with parents and staff at any other settings children attend so that care and education is tailored to meet children's individual needs  ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting; in particular ensure that all required documentation is easily accessible and available for inspection.

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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

 invite parents to share more of what they know about children's progress and experiences so that children's learning experiences are better matched to their needs, interests and abilities  improve the use of self-evaluation to accurately identify strengths and priorities for improvement, in order to raise the quality and effectiveness of the childminding provision. To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 put in place effective systems to ensure that any person caring for children is suitable to work with children, which must include obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check through Ofsted (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  maintain a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  make information available to parents about the registration system for the Childcare Register (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  inform Ofsted of changes to circumstances as soon as they can; this specifically relates to changes in relation to adults working on the premises and to people living in the home (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  put in place effective systems to ensure that any person caring for children is suitable to work with children, which must include obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Barring Service check through Ofsted (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  maintain a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  make information available to parents about the registration system for the Childcare Register (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  inform Ofsted of changes to circumstances as soon as they can; this specifically relates to changes in relation to adults working on the premises and to people living in the home (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder, her co-childminder and one of her assistants at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding and observed children participating in play and everyday routines.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults working with children, and viewed the childminder's qualification and training records.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection and those recorded on questionnaires.

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who attend. This requires improvement

Children's progress is not effectively supported because the quality of teaching requires improvement. The childminder observes children as they play and provides plenty of experiences and resources based on what she knows about children's interests. However, the childminder does not gather good-quality information from parents and other carers about what children know, like and can do. Some children also attend other early years settings, for example, other childminders and school. The childminder gathers some basic information about their experiences at these settings but does not exchange information about teaching methods or individual children's progress. Consequently, children do not always benefit from experiences that are successfully tailored to their individual needs and interests or that complement their learning elsewhere. Despite this, children have fun and develop some of the skills they need for school and future life. For example, pre-school

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who attend. This requires improvement

children learn about capacity, weight and colour as they play with coloured rice and a variety of containers. Toddlers develop physical strength, balance and coordination as they push and ride wheeled toys out in the garden. Effective methods are used to support children who speak English as an additional language. For example, visual aids, facial expressions and gestures are used by the childminder to help children settle and communicate.

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inadequate

There are significant weaknesses in practice, which have a negative impact on children's safety and well-being. For example, the childminder does not have a key-person system in place to ensure that children's individual needs are known and met. There is no named member of staff assigned to foster effective partnerships with parents, carers or any other settings that children attend. Children are, however, happy and settled. The childminder provides a warm and homely environment and children show a strong sense of belonging. They enjoy easy access to a wide range of resources and make lots of independent choices about their play and learning. The childminder provides children with a positive role model to follow. She is very calm, caring and encourages good manners and respect for others. Children's good behaviour, efforts and achievements are promptly recognised and praised. Consequently, children are motivated to behave well and develop good levels

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inadequate

of self-esteem. Children enjoy regular fresh air and physical exercise and receive a wide variety of healthy meals and snacks. Effective hygiene routines are routinely followed by adults and children and these support children's good health.

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provision is inadequate

The childminder is an experienced and well-qualified carer but she does not successfully monitor the quality and effectiveness of her provision. As a result, a number of requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage are not met. The childminder has not notified Ofsted of all assistants employed or of a recent change to her household. Furthermore, she has not provided Ofsted with sufficient information to carry out required suitability checks on one of her assistants. The childminder, her co-childminder and assistants are all relatives of the same family and confidently describe their individual strengths and weaknesses. They regularly meet to exchange information and to discuss activity ideas and their observations of children. However, opportunities are missed during these meetings to clarify roles and responsibilities and to reflect on and improve practice. Documentation is disorganised and some procedures do not support the safe and efficient

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provision is inadequate

management of the provision. For example, the childminder cannot find a current paediatric first-aid certificate for the assistant who carries out the school run. It is unclear therefore whether this training has in fact been accessed. Also, records of children's hours of attendance are not maintained effectively. Consequently, children's safety and welfare are inadequately promoted.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY335594 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 857089 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Birmingham. She works with another registered childminder and two assistants. The childminding provision operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Overnight care is also provided. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. The childminder supports a number of children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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