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. 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 medication to children.  A system for self-evaluation is not in place to ensure weaknesses, or areas of improvement to the setting, are effectively identified and acted upon.

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It has the following strengths

 Children's independence is supported as they freely access a variety of resources and make choices in their play.  Children build secure relationships with the childminder, which promotes their emotional well-being. Frequent praise and encouragement successfully promotes their confidence and self-esteem.  Parents are happy with the care that the childminder provides for their children.

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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 written permission from parents for each particular medicine administered to children  improve planning and assessment systems to ensure children receive consistent support and challenge in their learning, through purposeful and well-planned 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 that the premises, including the outdoor space, is safe and suitable for childcare (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep records of medicine administered to any child who is cared for on the premises, including the date, 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, and spoke with the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the information provided through written and verbal feedback from parents.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder interacts well with children. She provides a variety of activities and uses teaching methods, which prepare children for the next stage in their learning. Children show enjoyment when they find the label with their name on as they self-register, and recognise numerals on a calendar. The childminder promotes communication and language skills as she models language and ask questions to children, to extend their learning further. In addition, she supports children who speak English as an additional language, by using their home language during daily discussions. The childminder promotes children's social skills as she encourages them to play together and be aware of each other's needs. Children enjoy being creative as they take part in designing models of vehicles using recycled materials, as part of their transport theme. The childminder observes children and knows their individual needs and interest. She gains information

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who attend. This requires improvement

from parents on arrival. However, she does not consistently use observations to identify children's next steps in learning. As a result, activities do not always provide enough challenge to support all children to make good progress. However, children are working within the typical development bands for their age.

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inadequate

Weaknesses in the childminder's knowledge of how to identify and minimise risks, compromises children's safety and well-being. For example, she is unaware of the potential hazards in the garden, such as broken equipment, fence panels and broken glass in the shed. In addition, she has failed to recognise that the radiators are too hot. The childminder has not developed an effective policy for administering medicine to children because she does not have the required written permission from parents. Children behave appropriately and their self-esteem is promoted because the childminder rewards children verbally, and also with stickers and gifts when they do something well. There are opportunities for children to develop their independence and self-care skills. She provides opportunities for children to be physically active, and to learn about healthy lifestyles, as she offers a range of fruits at snack time.

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provision is inadequate

Despite holding an appropriate level 3 qualification, the childminder demonstrates a poor understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. As a result, a number of requirements are not met and she has not maintained continuous improvement. This affects the quality of teaching and outcomes for children in some aspects of their development. The childminder has attended relevant safeguarding training and, as a result, has a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. Partnership working with other professionals and agencies is good and used to identify children's needs, to help them make steady progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431343 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 874567 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 has been registered since 2011. She works with two co-childminders, at another childminder's premises in the Witton area of Birmingham. 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 holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She 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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