Childminder in WalsallOfsted inspection, 25 Jun 2015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 June 2015 27 May 2010

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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 Inadequate 4

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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

 The childminder regularly leaves children under the sole charge of her assistant, who does not have a current first-aid qualification. This means that children's welfare and safety is not fully assured.  The childminder does not work closely with parents and other settings that children attend. She does not exchange crucial information about children's care and learning to ensure their developmental needs are consistently met.  The childminder does not yet complete precise assessments of children's learning. As a result, planning does not effectively match activities to children's individual needs.  The childminder does not review her provision effectively enough to ensure that all of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage are consistently met.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are provided with nutritious snacks and meals, which contribute to a healthy lifestyle.  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.  The childminder takes children to community groups and local amenities where they have opportunities to mix with other adults and children. This helps them to develop social skills and respect for others.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They develop secure attachments with her and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere where they are confident to explore their surroundings.

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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 the assistant has attended and complete an approved paediatric first-aid training course that is relevant for workers caring for young children  improve partnerships with parents and other early years providers to ensure that all parties work together closely and exchange crucial information about children's care and learning to ensure their developmental needs are consistently met  plan the educational programmes carefully to ensure that children receive a range of activities and experiences which accurately meet their learning needs  use the information gathered from observations and assessment to plan precisely for children's next steps in learning.

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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 provision to identify strengths and weaknesses and use this information to plan and implement effective strategies for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the childminder's playroom and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies and children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and her qualifications.

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who attend. This is inadequate

The childminder does not demonstrate a secure knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This particularly relates to the planning of educational programmes and assessment of children's progress. The childminder plans some activities that are overly ambitious for children's ages and stages of development. For example, she asks young children to recognise the letters of the alphabet and then put these together to make words. This is far ahead of the basic letter recognition that children need to learn first. Consequently, children do not remain focus and their learning is not fully promoted. Even so, the childminder interacts well with children to promote their listening, understanding and speaking skills. She regularly observes children while they play and records what they do. However, she does not always check what children can do accurately enough to then plan

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who attend. This is inadequate

precisely for their next steps for learning. As a result, activities are not always appropriately matched to what they need to learn next in order to make good progress.

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inadequate

The childminder regularly leaves children under the sole charge of her assistant, who has not maintained a current paediatric first-aid qualification. This compromises children's health in the event of an accident. Settling-in procedures are flexible and agreed with parents, which appropriately supports children's transition from home to the setting. However, when children begin to attend other early years settings, the childminder does not promote continuity in their care and development. She does not share information with staff from the outset in order to plan ways to complement the learning that they receive elsewhere. In other ways, the childminder responds well to children's needs and requests. This contributes to children's ability to express themselves and helps to develop their self-confidence. The childminder promotes children's independence skills. For example, children choose what they want to play with and feed themselves. They learn to

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inadequate

share, take turns and behave well, because the childminder gives them appropriate boundaries. The childminder helps children to develop self-care skills, such as washing their hands after toileting. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play in the garden.

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provision is inadequate

The childminder does not effectively review her provision to check that all legal requirements are consistently met. She has not made enough progress in addressing some of the recommendations from her last inspection. In particular, she does not have a secure understanding of how to use children's next steps for learning to inform future planning. The childminder is qualified to administer first aid and has attended appropriate child-protection training. Consequently, she has a secure knowledge of the possible indicators of abuse and the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child. She checks daily that her home is safe for children in order to protect them from harm.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342396 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 857249 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008. She lives in Walsall. The provision operates all year round from 6.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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