Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 January 2016 19 November 2009

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has a poor understanding of legal requirements and a limited capacity for improvement. Children's safety and welfare have been significantly compromised.  The childminder has not informed Ofsted of significant changes relating to her ability to care for children, or that one of her household members acts as her assistant. Children receive care from individuals whose current suitability has not been assessed.  The childminder does not know how to respond to safeguarding concerns and has no clear procedure for responding to any complaints.  The childminder's premises pose a considerable risk to children's health and safety. Risks are not minimised. Food preparation areas are unhygienic, children can access hazardous materials and emergency exits in the house and garden are not clear.  The childminder has not undertaken the required first-aid training. She does not implement appropriate procedures for the administration of medicine, and information

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This provision is inadequate

about children's health and care needs is not obtained from parents.  The childminder does not maintain appropriate records with regards to children's times of attendance and details of who has parental responsibility for children.  The childminder does not carry out assessments of children's learning and development. She does not plan activities to help children gain the skills needed for school. Children have limited access to suitable resources and experiences.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a warm and caring nature. Children develop an attachment to her.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 inform Ofsted of any significant information which affects the suitability of any person working or living on the premises where children are cared for, this includes any health or medical concerns that may impair their ability to look after children 22/02/2016

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 provide Ofsted with the required information so that suitability checks can be completed for any assistants 22/02/2016

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 implement a policy and procedure with regards to safeguarding children in line with the procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board 22/02/2016

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 undertake appropriate training and improve knowledge and understanding with regards to safeguarding so that any person working with children is alert to the possible signs and symptoms of abuse 22/02/2016

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 ensure robust risk assessments are carried out that clearly identify hazards within the environment and take all necessary steps to remove these; with specific regard to hazardous chemicals, emergency exits and contaminated waste 22/02/2016

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 attend the required paediatric first-aid training 22/02/2016  ensure that the premises and equipment are clean, hygienic and safe for the purpose of childcare, with particular regard to all food preparation and storage areas, handwashing facilities and nappy changing facilities 22/02/2016

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 implement a suitable policy and procedure for administering medicine, obtaining all required information about children's health and medical needs, including written permission for any particular medicine that will need to be administered 22/02/2016

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 maintain a daily record of the names and times of attendance of any child cared for on the premises 22/02/2016

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 obtain information with regard to any person who has parental responsibility for children 22/02/2016

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 implement a written statement of procedures with regard to complaints. 22/02/2016

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To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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 implement a system of observation, assessment and planning to 22/02/2016 identify children's next steps in learning and provide them with learning experiences that promote their good progress  improve the learning experiences for every child by providing a range of suitable resources that covers all the areas of learning and enables children to make choices about what they would like to play with. 22/02/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took a tour of all areas where minded children are cared for.  The inspector discussed the types of activities that the childminder provides.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching while children were playing and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed documents with regard to the suitability of those living in the household.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation with regard to children's welfare and safety.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder has a poor understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and other government requirements. The arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. The childminder has a lack of knowledge with regard to her responsibilities, and her poor practice puts children at risk of harm. The childminder has not informed Ofsted of significant information that impacts on her ability to care for children, and of changes to other adults living and working in the household. The childminder does not maintain appropriate records to ensure children's safety. She does not gain information about who has parental responsibility for children or collate essential information about their medical and health needs. She has not attended the required first-aid training. The childminder does not keep a record of children's times of attendance or maintain policies and procedures with regard to safeguarding, complaints or the administration of medication.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Her poor practice means she is not able to provide effective guidance to her assistant. The childminder does not understand the procedure to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. Her poor knowledge of how to safeguard children is demonstrated by the significant hazards to children in her home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not have any knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She does not assess children's progress in order to support their learning and does not understand the different ways that children learn. When children are playing with wooden blocks and ask to also play with cars, she insists that the blocks are tidied away first. This limits opportunities for children to learn through exploration and investigation, while developing their own thinking. Children are not provided with experiences that are tailored to their individual needs because the childminder does not plan activities to promote children's development. Furthermore, there are limited toys and resources to enable children to make choices about what they would like to do. Children's physical development is encouraged when they go on short walks to feed the ducks. However, on occasions, the time children have to engage in play and learning is restricted

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

as the childminder takes them with her to her own, or family members, personal appointments.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare and safety are severely compromised. The childminder does not ensure that her premises are suitable for childcare use. Children can easily access hazardous materials, such as nail-varnish remover and de-icer. The kitchen is not safe to prepare food because there are no clean or clear surfaces. Cold meat is left uncovered and unrefrigerated where a chopping board is used to prepare the children's snack. The kitchen sink is cluttered with dirty water and utensils, posing a risk of cross-contamination. Bins are overflowing with rubbish and this has mounted up, obscuring the back door which serves as a fire exit. The childminder's hygiene routines are very poor. She does not wash her hands after changing nappies and children's hands are not washed before they eat. Used and unsealed sanitary items overflow from an open bin in the downstairs toilet. In addition, children's nappies are changed on the carpeted floor in the lounge and used

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

nappies left unwrapped on the furniture. This poses a significant risk to children's health. The childminder's daughter works closely with children and they build a close attachment to her. However, the childminder has not informed Ofsted that her daughter works in the role of an assistant and the required suitability checks have not been undertaken.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make good progress towards the early learning goals. They are not developing a suitable range of skills to prepare them for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY294452 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1035931 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Kings Heath, Birmingham. She operates term time only from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. She 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

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Telephone number

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