Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 May 2015 30 January 2012

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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

 Risk assessments are not effective in ensuring all potential hazards are removed or minimised. This does not ensure children's safety.  The childminder does not always consider the age and stage of development of each child when she plans group activities for children. Consequently, some children are not always challenged enough to ensure they make the best possible progress in their learning.  The childminder does not obtain written consent from parents to administer each and every new medication to children.  A system for self-evaluation is not in place to ensure weaknesses or areas for improvements to the setting are effectively identified and acted upon.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues as she has recently updated her knowledge in this area.  The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop and use their home language in their play and learning.  Children's independence is promoted well and they are learning to be independent in their personal care needs.

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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

 improve risk assessments to ensure that all areas used by children are kept safe, with particular regard to the garden and radiators  obtain consent from parents for each and every medication administered to children  improve planning and assessment systems to ensure children receive consistent support and challenge in their learning through purposeful and well-planned play activities, which reflect their individual learning needs and stage of 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

 improve the arrangements for evaluating practice, in order to identify and address key areas for improvement.

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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 the premises and equipment used for the purposes of childcare are safe and suitable (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep records of any medicine administered to any child who is cared for on the premises, including the date and circumstances and who administered it, together with a record of a parent/guardian/carer's consent (compulsory part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed children playing indoors and outdoors.  The inspector looked at children's learning and development records, a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and her two co-childminders. She engaged with the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the information provided through written parental comments provided for the inspection, as well as verbal feedback from parents.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder plans a broad range of activities across all seven areas of learning. She understands children's likes, dislikes and interests. She makes regular observations of children and completes summaries of their achievements. However, she does not consistently use observations to plan precisely for children's individual learning. As a result, some activities lack challenge and do not build on what children already know and can do. This means children are not always engaged in activities and motivated to learn. Nevertheless, assessments show that children are making some progress in all areas of learning. Children independently access a wide range of resources that reflect the seven areas of learning. They learn to count the number of wheels for their model transport. The childminder introduces shapes as they design a range of vehicles for their transport theme, using a range of recycled materials. This means children are developing some skills

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who attend. This requires improvement

needed for the next stage in their learning and school.

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inadequate

Weaknesses in the childminder's knowledge and a poor understanding of how to identify and minimise risks, compromise children's safety and well-being. For example, the childminder is unaware of the potential hazards in the garden and has not identified that the radiators are too hot because they have not been checked. In addition, she has not obtained written consent from parents to administer each new medication given to children. Parents are encouraged to share their children's care needs with the childminder at the start of a placement. This helps to ensure she meets some of the children's individual needs by following familiar routines from home. Children are mostly settled in the childminder's care and are happy to participate in self-chosen activities. The childminder places high value on praising children for their good behaviour and uses stickers and gifts. Consequently, children are developing a sense of belonging and

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inadequate

emotional well-being. Children wash their own hands independently before eating, which supports their growing independence. They are gaining an awareness of why such routines are important to keep healthy.

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provision is inadequate

The childminder is qualified. However, she does not use her skills and knowledge to best effect to offer children the most challenging learning experiences, so that they make good progress. The childminder does not use self-evaluation to identify strengths and areas for improvement. She is, however, more secure in her knowledge of safeguarding; she knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. In addition, she ensures the suitability of adults who have regular contact with children. She has recently completed safeguarding training, which has had a positive impact on her practice. The childminder has undertaken paediatric first-aid training, which enables her to provide appropriate care should a child have an accident while in her care. The childminder shares responsibility for the care of some children with other professionals and works in partnership to share useful information about individual children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431341 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 874566 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She minds children at a house in the Witton area of Birmingham with two other registered childminders. A tenant lives on the premises. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two -, three- and four- year-old children. The childminder supports 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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