Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 June 2016 28 August 2014

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has not focused sufficiently on improving the overall quality of her provision. She has not ensured that previous actions are sufficiently addressed. Children's welfare and well-being are compromised.  The childminder has not kept her knowledge and skills up to date. She has not identified her training and development needs or improved her knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The childminder does not meet all of the requirements regarding first aid or the administration of medication.  The childminder has not made sure that she obtains information about persons who hold parental responsibly for children.  The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to make as much progress as they can in developing their thinking and problem-solving skills. At times, she is too quick to respond herself to the questions that she asks.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder interacts warmly with children at all times and they form strong attachments to her. Children demonstrate by their interactions that they feel emotionally secure in her care.  The childminder provides appropriate praise and encouragement and helps children to feel good about themselves. Children explore their environment freely and demonstrate good levels of confidence.

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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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Due Date

 ensure medication is only administered to a child where written permission for that particular medicine has been obtained from the child's parent or carer 16/06/2016

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 make sure information is gained about persons who have parental responsibly for children 16/06/2016

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 ensure a first-aid box with appropriate content for use with children is accessible at all times 10/06/2016

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 improve professional development and keep up to date with changes in legislation, to gain a better understanding of roles and responsibilities and ensure all legal requirements are met 30/06/2016

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 give children the opportunities they need to develop their skills in thinking problems through and expressing their ideas about possible solutions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching activities and the impact these have on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of procedures and children's records, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked the evidence of suitability of all the household members and the childminder's qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder's self-evaluation is not effective in identifying weaknesses in her practice or in driving continual improvement. The childminder has not done enough to assure the welfare and well-being of children. Previous actions and recommendations have not all been fully addressed and there are additional breaches in the requirements. For example, the childminder has not implemented robust systems for ensuring that she has written permission from parents before administering medication to children. This puts children's health at risk. The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. However, the childminder is aware of the signs of possible abuse and the procedures to follow to report any safeguarding concerns. She has a good overview of the progress that children make. This enables her to quickly identify and address any gaps in children's learning. This has a positive impact on children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children play in a well resourced and stimulating environment. The childminder observes children and knows their preferences and what they can already do. She provides a range of experiences that motivates them to learn. Children make independent choices in their play. The childminder joins in and follows their lead, which encourages them to engage in the activity for longer periods of time. Children use their imagination and creativity well, during craft activities. They learn to use various tools, such as scissors, correctly as they cut through different materials. Children learn to recognise numbers and letters as they read with the childminder. The childminder frequently praises children to encourage them to repeat their actions. Children competently use descriptive words as they play. For example, they colourfully describe what happened on their recent holiday. Children respond to the childminder's questions and describe the weather and what they did. The

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

childminder shares information about children's progress with staff in other early years settings, to promote continuity in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare and well-being is compromised. The childminder has not gained information about the people who hold parental responsibility for children in her care. In addition, she has not ensured that a first-aid box with appropriate content for use with children is accessible at all times. This means that in an event of an emergency, the childminder is not adequately equipped to follow the most recent first-aid guidance. However, children play and learn in a secure environment. They have strong attachments to the childminder, which helps promote their emotional well-being. Children behave well. The childminder takes the children out to community groups. She uses these visits to help children develop their social skills in readiness for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are confident, self-assured individuals who are inspired to learn. They are learning to develop their early reading and writing skills, and can competently recognise numbers up to 15. Children follow instruction and persevere as they develop their concentration skills. Children are gaining the key skills that they need for the next stage in their learning and for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474435 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 1044091 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and she lives in Shirley, Solihull. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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