Childminder EY294452

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2016 18 January 2016

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not use self-evaluation well enough to accurately identify weaknesses in practice to improve outcomes for children.  The childminder does not record when children arrive at her home with pre-existing injuries. This may compromise their safety and well-being.  The childminder has yet to develop an effective system of observation, assessment and planning in order to identify and plan for the next steps in children’s learning. Consequently, not all children make the progress of which they are capable.  The childminder does not share with parents the development assessment checks carried out when their children are two years of age. This limits opportunities for parents to fully support their child’s learning at home.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has taken some positive steps to make improvements. The premises are clean and hygienic. First aid training has been undertaken. This ensures children’s good health and wellbeing.  Children are very well settled and comfortable in the childminder’s care. She creates a caring and loving environment, which fosters a strong sense of belonging.  Children’s behaviour is good because the childminder uses strategies appropriate to their age and level of understanding. Children listen and respond well and are learning to modify their own behaviour.  Children access a good range of equipment and resources across all areas of learning. Their learning is generally promoted because the childminder provides them with activities that stimulate their interest and enjoyment.

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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

 maintain records to ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting, and to help ensure the needs of all children are met, with specific regards to records of pre-existing injuries that children may present with on arrival at the setting 08/08/2016

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Due Date

 improve further the system of observation, assessment and planning to identify children's next steps in learning and provide them with learning experiences that promote their good progress 08/08/2016

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Due Date

 develop more effective strategies to engage parents further in their child’s learning and progress, and ensure progress checks, including the two year development check, are shared with parents 08/08/2016

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Due Date

 improve outcomes for the children by accurately evaluating the setting’s strengths and weaknesses, and take effective action to overcome areas for improvement. 08/08/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities undertaken by children during the inspection and assessed their impact on children’s learning.  The inspector discussed children’s development and progress at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of children's records, progress checks, and policies and procedures.  The inspector took a tour of the parts of the premises used by minded children.  The inspector took account of the views of children spoken to on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is not effective because not all of the records required to ensure the safe management of children are in place. However, the impact of the breach of requirements on the children is not significant; and the childminder has improved her knowledge of how to safeguard children through recent training. The childminder does not effectively evaluate the quality of her provision. She has not identified some areas where further improvements are required. Children access prompt treatment when they have an accident because the childminder has completed an appropriate first-aid training course. The childminder provides parents with detailed verbal feedback each day regarding the activities their children have engaged in.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder supports children’s learning, both at the setting and on outings. She has a good understanding of the progress some children are making. The childminder uses a range of techniques to support her practical teaching. For example, children enjoy mark making using paints, sand and crayons, and they use their imagination and creative skills when making dinosaurs and robots. However, she does not compare what children know and can do against the typical stages of development for the child’s age. Her observations and assessments of the children’s learning are in the early stages of development. The childminder does not effectively evaluate her observations and assessments or use this information well enough to plan the next steps in children’s learning or to identify any gaps in the child’s knowledge. Links with parents are not as strong as they could be to support children’s learning further at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The procedures for the protection of children are not sufficiently robust. The childminder does not log when children arrive at the setting with scratches and bruises. This could result in missed opportunities to identify concerns about the welfare of a child. Children have access to a safe and hygienic environment. The childminder interacts positively with children to help them settle well and enjoy their time in her care. This promotes the children’s emotional well-being. Young children develop their personal skills as they learn to use the bathroom independently. The childminder helps children to learn and understand acceptable behaviours. Children are consistently praised for their achievements. Consequently, children behave well and take pride in their work.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Younger children make generally good progress in their learning and development. Their personal, social and emotional skills are promoted well. They learn how to keep themselves safe when on outings and discuss road safety. Children’s speaking and listening skills are developing well. The children engage in conversations and respond to the childminder’s pertinent questions. Children excitedly sing songs and rhymes from memory, further developing their language skills. Their mathematical skills are supported as they are encouraged to count objects they see around them. Most children are confident learners and are developing a secure foundation in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY294452 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1056246 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 registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 January 2016

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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.

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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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