Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 June 2015 17 February 2009

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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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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not ensured that suitability checks are completed in a timely manner for persons aged 16 and over who live on the premises.  The childminder does not always obtain written consent from parents before administering children's medication to ensure the safe management of this aspect of care.  Self-evaluation is not sufficiently rigorous to ensure that key weaknesses are identified, and prompt action is taken so that the quality of children's care is constantly promoted.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder and her assistants have a secure understanding of their responsibilities to report concerns about children in her care. Contact numbers for safeguarding agencies and reporting procedures are displayed where they can be easily seen.  Regular observations of all children's development show that they make consistently good progress over time. Children's next steps in learning are tailored to their individual needs. There is clear agreement with parents about how to move children on in their learning.  Children are comfortable in the very inviting, well-resourced environment. They learn about healthy lifestyles because they eat nutritious meals, and exercise daily.  Parents' feedback show that they are highly satisfied with the quality of the service they receive. They comment positively on the open communication arrangements, and the range of activities provided to promote children's play and learning.

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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 procedures are fully followed and all relevant information shared with Ofsted, so that the suitability checks are completed in a timely manner for persons aged 16 years and over who live on the premises  ensure written parental permission is always obtained before medication is given to children.

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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

 evaluate and improve all aspects of the provision and prioritise areas for improvement to make changes that contribute positively to children's needs.

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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 records of any medicine administered to any child who is cared for on the premises, including the date and circumstances and who administered it, as well as, medicine which the child is permitted to self-administer, together with a record of a parent/guardian/carer's consent (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, as well as, medicine which the child is permitted to self-administer, together with a record of a parent/guardian/carer's consent (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities indoors, and care activities outside.  The inspector looked at a sample of procedures and the children's records.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation form and written feedback from parents.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistants and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The well-qualified practitioners provide good quality teaching, so that children make good progress in their development. During story time, practitioners fully engage children and ensure all have opportunities to be involved. Children enjoy stimulating activities, because practitioners effectively use resources that are similar to those in the story. Practitioners encourage children to name animals, so that younger children increase their vocabulary and develop their speaking skills. Experienced practitioners lead children in counting the number of animals left each time one is removed. This means that younger children learn to count in a meaningful way, and older children understand simple mathematics of taking away. Practitioners follow children's lead when they complete the story, and they have lots of fun when they sing nursery rhymes. Practitioners allow more-able children to take on the role of teacher, as they give instructions to others about how to act out the parts of

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who attend. This is good

animals. Children are motivated to learn, because enthusiastic practitioners model actions and give constant praise. Children's development is well promoted through activities across all areas of learning.

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requires improvement

Some aspects of children's care are not always fully promoted. For example, written parental permission is not always obtained before giving medication to children, however, parents sign to acknowledge once it has been given. Despite this, children are very happy and at home in the care of the childminder. Children have the run of the ground floor, and they freely move between the rooms and the outside play space. They develop their play activities and invite the childminder to join in, as they construct high towers during their imaginary play. Children are confident, because practitioners allow them to make decisions about what they do, and competently supervise them to ensure children stay safe. For instance, they explain why it is not safe to stand on chairs. Children know what is expected of them and they are well behaved.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a reasonable understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She notified Ofsted when persons living on the premises turned 16, however, this was not completed in a timely manner. Children are always under the supervision of the childminder or her assistants, ensuring the impact on their well-being is minimal. Although, recommendations from the last inspection have been met, current self- evaluation is not sufficiently robust. The childminder has not identified key weaknesses that have an impact on the care of children. The childminder ensures her assistants are suitably prepared for their role to work with children. They regularly attend courses. For example, practitioners who prepare meals and snacks are suitably trained. She obtains information about activities planned in other settings where children attend. She delivers similar activities to maintain continuity with what children learn. This means children get

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provision requires improvement

the help they need to make good progress in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228548 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 866394 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 25

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants. The childminder and one assistant have qualifications at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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