Barnes, Louise Katie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 June 2015 Not applicable

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Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 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 strengthened her knowledge of how to improve teaching and learning. Consequently, her practice does not ensure all children make consistently good progress over time.  Although the childminder has basic knowledge of safeguarding practices, she has not attended training to secure her knowledge of the up-to-date procedures.  The childminder lacks understanding of how to consistently observe, assess and plan for children's needs. Consequently, children's individual learning needs are not always met.  The childminder does not ensure that she has obtained written permission from parents before administering medication.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder shows care and affection towards the children. She provides a welcoming environment which enables children to feel safe and secure.  Partnerships have been established with parents. The childminder informs them about children's care and daily activities. As a result, children receive consistent routines.  The childminder provides appropriate resources and activities that promote learning and development through play. As a result, children are gaining some of the skills they will need for their next stage of learning, or school.

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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

 attend a child protection course, in order to identify, understand and respond appropriately to signs of abuse and neglect  ensure that written parental permission is obtained to administer medicine to any child  ensure that appropriate training, skills and knowledge are gained, in order to consistently provide good quality teaching and learning opportunities for all children  develop the systems for planning, observation and assessment to accurately identify children's progress, and use this information to ensure that activities are sufficiently challenging and are based on children's next steps in development, in order to support their good progress.

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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

 attend child protection training, in order to identify and act on any indications that a child may be suffering from harm (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, including medicine which the child is permitted to self-administer, together with a record of a parent/guardian/carer's consent, and retain them for a period of two years (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, including medicine which the child is permitted to self-administer, together with a record of a parent/guardian/carer's consent, and retain them for a period of two years (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's house and garden.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder demonstrates some basic teaching and interaction skills. For example, she encourages children to name animals and imitate the sounds they make. The childminder encourages children to join her singing songs and rhymes. As a result, children's early speaking skills are emerging. Children enjoy a range of mark-making activities, including painting and using chalks outside. The childminder makes some observations and records children's progress in physical, communication and social areas of learning. This means she is able to identify some areas where children's progress is less than expected. However, she does not always assess children's abilities in specific areas, such as mathematics. For example, the childminder plans activities for children to learn about shapes and numbers. However, as she has not assessed what children already know and can do, the planned activities are not accurately based on their next steps in learning. This

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who attend. This requires improvement

means children are not always supported to make the best possible progress.

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requires improvement

The childminder establishes sound relationships with parents. She gathers information from them to ensure that she is able to meet children's individual needs. For example, parents let her know about their child's likes, dislikes and dietary requirements. The childminder lets parents know about their child's day through daily verbal feedback. This means that children benefit from a shared approach to care. The childminder records when she administers medication to children. However, she does not always obtain written consent before administering medication. She does ensure that parents are informed when the medication has been given. This safeguards children to some extent. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks. Children have plenty of opportunities for physical exercise in the childminder's garden and on visits to local parks. Consequently, children are encouraged to lead a healthy lifestyle. The childminder gives children praise

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requires improvement

and encouragement throughout the session. This means they are confident and eager to play and learn.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder reviews her practice and requests parents' feedback on the service. As a result, some commitment is shown to improving the provision. The childminder has attended paediatric first-aid training and food safety training. However, she has not attended any training focused on improving her teaching practice. This limits her knowledge about how to plan appropriately for children's learning. As a result, children are not supported to make the best possible progress. The childminder demonstrates a basic understanding of child protection. However, she has not completed a required child protection course that is relevant to her role. The childminder understands the need to work with other professionals when required. She has made links with other childminders in the area to share advice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467800 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 966408 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 6.30am to 6pm.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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