Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 April 2015 15 May 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 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

 The childminder does not keep up to date with changes in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Consequently, she does not meet all of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She does not ensure her assistant holds a current first-aid certificate and does not obtain permission from parents to leave children with the assistant.  The childminder does not have an appropriate knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. She does not effectively observe, assess or plan appropriate activities and experiences to promote children's individual learning and development.  The childminder does not check the progress children make between the ages of two and three years, in partnership with parents and other professionals.  The childminder provides children with activities and experiences which are mostly adult-led. Consequently, she does not effectively encourage and help children to make

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This provision is inadequate

their own decisions and lead their own play.  Self-evaluation is poor. The childminder does not demonstrate a commitment to seek support or training to develop her knowledge and understanding. This prevents continuous improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 Children enjoy close interactions with the childminder, which supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder provides children with a richly resourced environment.

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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 assistants, who might be in sole charge of children for any period of time, hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate  obtain permission from parents to leave children with a childminding assistant  use observations and assessments to understand children's level of achievement, and to plan appropriate activities and experiences that meet all children's individual learning needs  ensure each area of learning is promoted through planned, purposeful play, using a mix of adult-led and child-initiated activities.

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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

 strengthen the processes to review the quality of the provision, in order to promote continual development.

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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

 ensure parents have given their consent for children to be left with the childminding assistant (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure parents have given their consent for children to be left with the childminding assistant (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children, at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and procedures, and other documentation, including safeguarding, children's learning records and the suitability of the childminder and her assistant.

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who attend. This is inadequate

The childminder does not know or understand the seven areas of learning and how to promote children's learning. She does not provide sufficient challenges for older children and plans activities that are beyond the capabilities of young children. As a result, while exploring the shape and texture of circles in the playroom, older children are easily distracted. Young children lack motivation for this activity and wander around the kitchen. The childminder does not tune into the way children learn and the activities she plans are mostly adult-led. While young children show interest for climbing in and out of boxes and chairs, the childminder constantly brings them back to the planned activity. This does not promote children's confidence or encourage them to explore and make their own decisions. Older children make their own decisions and seek crayons and chalk to make marks on a board on the wall. This helps to develop their physical skills. However, the

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who attend. This is inadequate

childminder does not use this interest to extend children's learning, but instead directs them to colour in pictures of horses. Parents are not provided with clear information about how their children are progressing. Observations and assessments are not frequent or linked to the areas of learning. The childminder does not complete a progress check for children between the age of two and three years. This does not help the childminder or parents to know what children can do, where they need support and how to plan appropriate activities. This means children do not make enough progress and do not acquire the skills they need to be ready for school.

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inadequate

Children's safety and physical well-being are not fully secured. At times, the childminder leaves children in the care of an assistant. The childminder does not have permission from parents to do so, and the assistant does not have a first-aid certificate. This does not ensure all adults can respond to a medical emergency swiftly. Children have friendly and caring relationships with the childminder and each other. The childminder takes time to get to know children and their families. This helps them to experience a smooth move from home. Consequently, children settle appropriately and their emotional well-being is promoted. The childminder provides children with daily opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise. They walk to and from school and play in the garden. Children are learning how to behave appropriately. The childminder talks to children about what is right and wrong and praises positive behaviour.

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provision is inadequate

The childminder does not effectively review her practice or keep up to date with changes in the early years. Despite holding an appropriate level 3 qualification, she demonstrates a poor understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. As a result, a number of welfare requirements are not met and she has not maintained continuous improvement. The childminder has completed training in safeguarding. She is alert to the signs of possible abuse to children and understands the action she needs to take to protect children. She undertakes adequate risk assessments, which ensures children enjoy playing with a range of suitable toys and equipment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 201441 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 875059 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989. She operates all year round, from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder's husband is registered as her assistant.

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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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