Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 2015 22 June 2012

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Met The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder failed to notify Ofsted of persons aged over 16 who live on the premises, resulting in procedures not being followed correctly to ensure their suitability. The childminder lacks knowledge of some types of abuse. This means that children are not able to be effectively safeguarded.  The childminder does not ensure risk assessments are rigorously carried out for some play equipment, including the trampoline. This means that all potential hazards are not identified and effectively managed to keep children safe.  The certificate of registration is not displayed and the childminder does not have a procedure to be followed in the event that a parent fails to collect a child, to ensure children's well-being is effectively promoted.  The childminder lacks sufficient knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. She is not informed about the different ways in which

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The provision does not meet requirements

children learn, to be able to plan stimulating activities to promote their learning.  The childminder is not informed about the progress check required to be completed for children aged between two and three years and lacks understanding of the reason for this assessment. She does not have systems in place to assess children's development and to make referrals to address any gaps in children's learning.  The childminder has a suitable selection of resources to meet the needs of children and she ensures they are age appropriate. The childminder has a sound understanding of how to promote children's health.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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

 develop knowledge and understanding of all types of abuse to ensure children can be effectively protected  ensure risk assessments are carried out regularly to identify potential hazards so that these can be addressed to keep children safe at all times  ensure the certificate of registration is displayed to be able to share this information with parents  develop a procedure to inform parents of the steps that will be taken if they fail to collect children  develop knowledge and understanding of how children learn, to be able to provide stimulating activities that help them to make good progress across all areas of learning  develop knowledge and understanding of the progress check for children aged between two and three years to ensure that this can be undertaken as part of effective assessment arrangements.

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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

 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  display the certificate of registration on the premises in which childcare is provided (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  display the certificate of registration on the premises in which childcare is provided (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at those parts of the childminder's home to be used for the care of children. The inspector observed the safety of the premises and the resources to be used for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme, and how she will observe, plan and make assessments to promote children's learning and progress.  The inspector looked at documentation and records the childminder will use when she is caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228484 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 954923 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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