Barrand Julie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 June 2015 18 February 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 Good 2

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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

 Risk assessments are not fully effective in removing or minimising all potential hazards to fully promote children's safety.  The childminder does not ensure that children are able to help themselves to a drink when they are thirsty as fresh drinking water is not accessible or freely available.  Toys and books are placed at random in different containers. This means that children cannot see or reach some of these easily. Some outdoor equipment is difficult for children to access independently or safely.  The childminder is not using self-evaluation effectively to identify weaknesses or areas for improvement that need addressing. This includes poor hygiene within the provision, broken storage containers and the storage of unsafe items in the garden.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder continues her professional development through training, research on the internet and attending childminder forum groups. This has had a positive impact on some aspects of her practice, such as her teaching skills.  The quality of teaching is good. As a result, all children are making good progress from their starting points.  The childminder provides a range of stimulating activities that capture children's interests and promotes their natural desire to explore.  Children's emotional well-being is effectively supported as the childminder develops strong bonds with them.  The childminder has procedures for the safe and appropriate use of mobile telephones and cameras that can be clearly explained to parents, carers and others.

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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 storage of unsafe items in the garden and storage boxes  ensure children's good health by making sure that high chairs are cleaned thoroughly after each use and that children wash their hands prior to handling or eating food  ensure fresh drinking water is readily available to children at all times.

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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

 review the organisation and presentation of toys and books so that children can see and access these more easily, in order to enable children to extend their own play more effectively  strengthen self-evaluation so that areas of the provision that are in need of improvement are quickly identified and addressed in order to achieve and maintain good standards of care.

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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 children have access to drinking water (Compulsory part of the Childcare register)  take all necessary measures to minimise any risks to the health or safety of the children (Compulsory part of the Childcare register)  ensure that the premises, including the outdoor space and equipment used for the purpose of childcare are safe and suitable for children (Compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  take all necessary measures to minimise any risks to the health or safety of the children (Voluntary part of the Childcare register)  ensure that the premises, including the outdoor space and equipment used for the purpose of childcare are safe and suitable for children (Voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and reviewed the quality of teaching.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies, procedures, medication records, risk assessments and self-evaluation.  The inspector discussed the suitability and qualifications of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and the toys and resources available.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder observes, assesses and checks children's learning and development. She knows the children well and what they can and cannot do. She shares information with parents about what their child has achieved in her setting. She encourages parents to extend their children's learning at home. This helps to prepare children for the future, including the move to school. Mathematics is promoted well as the childminder encourages children to count and describe the size of the cars and other vehicles. Children enjoy story time and singing sessions, which promotes their communication and language skills. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported due to the childminder's partnerships with other professional agencies. There is a good range of resources to help to promote children's development in all areas of learning. However, they are not organised effectively to ensure that children get the maximum benefit from

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who attend. This is good

their play. For example, dolls are not stored with associated accessories. Since her last inspection, the childminder has undertaken a formal childcare qualification. This, along with other relevant training courses, has a positive impact on children's learning outcomes.

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inadequate

Children's safety is compromised. Standards of hygiene within the home requires improvement. For example, high chairs are embedded with food from previous mealtimes. The childminder does not always ensure that children wash their hands before handling and eating food. Toy containers that are split in several places have not been removed. The childminder has failed to remove a wooden plank with nails pointing upwards from an outdoor area that children use. Some outdoor toys that are broken and have no play value have not been removed from the play areas. This makes it difficult for children to reach other, usable items of equipment stored underneath them. The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to enjoy fresh air and be physically active. However, she does not promote children's well-being further by ensuring that children are offered drinks or can help themselves to water, particularly on hot days. The childminder consistently

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inadequate

praises children and acknowledges their achievements to promote their self-esteem. Children behave well and are happy and confident in her home.

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provision is inadequate

The childminder has developed useful partnerships with parents, which promotes consistency in children's care and learning. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and where to refer any concerns she may have about a child in her care. The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid qualification. Parents report they are happy with the childminder's provision. However, she does not ensure children's safety is protected at all times. The childminder does not reflect on her practice or the quality of the provision enough. This means that she has not recognised where there are breaches in requirements that have an impact on children's safety. She does not have effective plans in place to make sure that any weaknesses in the provision are identified and addressed promptly so children benefit consistently from good quality care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY273958 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 860860 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Dudley. The childminding provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She has a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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