Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2015 30 January 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 does not inform the parents about the procedure she follows if she has concerns about children in her care. She has not shared information about her responsibilities to protect children from harm.  The childminder does not ensure that she has detailed information about children's care needs readily available.  The childminder does not reflect on the quality of her provision to ensure all the requirements are consistently met.  The childminder does not find out enough about what children are achieving at home.  The childminder does not teach children enough about good hygiene.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder places an emphasis on building relationships with children and their families. She focuses on children's interests to provide an adequate range of resources that meet their learning needs.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder understands how young children learn and develop. She makes use of this knowledge to plan and provide activities that promote their good progress.  The childminder ensures she provides a safe environment for children. She regularly assesses risk. She minimise hazards to children, enabling them to move around freely and play in safety.  The childminder promotes children's independence well. They are confident within her home and gain skills in readiness for 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

 ensure parents are appropriately informed about procedures to follow if children are at risk of harm  maintain accurate records of children's care needs and ensure that relevant information is readily available.

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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

 identify and address weaknesses in practice to raise the quality of the provision for children  provide more opportunities for parents to share information about what their child's learning needs at home  help children to gain a good understanding about how good hygiene practices promote good health.

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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

 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)  ensure copies of the written statements of safeguarding procedures are made available to parents (compulsory part of the Childcare register)  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)  ensure copies of the written statements of safeguarding procedures are made available to parents (voluntary part of the Childcare register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder. She observed teaching and learning activities in the childminder's kitchen and lounge.  The inspector looked at children's records, the planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and viewed the childminder's training certificates and self-evaluation document.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

Children gain the skills required for their next stage of learning. This is because the childminder provides appropriate activities that match children's interests. She shares in their experiences and praises their efforts. The childminder helps younger children link words to actions as she talks about what she and they are doing during care routines. These young children enjoy babbling and experiment using sounds and words to communicate for a range of purposes. Pre-school children are developing their speaking and listening skills effectively. The childminder models language for them to copy. She gives them simple instructions and encourages them to respond. She also helps them to negotiate, take turns and wait for their go. Children are making good progress. The childminder checks children's learning. She shares some information with parents about their day at the setting. However, the childminder does not ensure that she finds out all

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who attend. This is good

she can about what children are achieving at home. As a result, she does not have all relevant information to help her to plan very precisely for children's next steps in learning.

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requires improvement

Children's records are not organised effectively to ensure that they are readily available and provide sufficient detail about their individual needs. The childminder's practice does not help them understand how good hygiene practice contributes to their good health. Despite this, children demonstrate from their actions that they feel safe and happy in the childminder's care. Children are encouraged to be independent. They feed themselves and select their own activities. The childminder regularly praises their achievements. They are motivated, confident and self-assured. As a result, children behave well. Children are provided with daily opportunities to spend time outdoors. They enjoy being active in the fresh air and their physical development is well promoted. Children enjoy visits to community groups and outings in the local environment. They gain good social skills and an awareness of the wider world. The childminder encourages parents to provide healthy

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requires improvement

packed lunches. Children benefit from a well-balanced and nutritious diet.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has some understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, she does not always share information about her safeguarding practice with parents. The childminder's self-evaluation process is not rigorous enough to ensure she promptly identifies where requirements are not being met. She takes some steps to improve her knowledge and practice. For example, she has attended some relevant training to improve her knowledge of first aid and safeguarding. She is clear about her responsibility to report any concerns affecting a child's welfare without delay. Children are protected from harm. The quality of teaching is generally good, and children make good progress in their learning overall. However, the childminder's qualification has not had enough of an impact on daily practice. As a result, significant aspects of the provision require improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 250489 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 864432 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Castle Bromwich, Solihull. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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