Childminder 504673

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 August 2016 10 March 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 effectively use information gathered from her observations and assessments of children to identify and plan further activities. This means that activities do not always provide sufficient challenge to ensure all children make good progress.  Children's good health is not always promoted. The childminder does not ensure good hygiene routines are consistently followed with regards to handwashing routines.  The childminder does not obtain sufficient information from parents about what children can do when they first start at the setting. Consequently, she is not able to effectively plan activities to support children's learning from the outset.  Self-evaluation is not rigorous enough, in order to identify weaknesses in the provision. The childminder has not made enough progress since her last inspection to raise the quality of her provision to good.

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It has the following strengths

 Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. She provides them with a warm and caring environment and responds well to their emotional needs. This helps children to feel secure and promotes their emotional well-being.  Children have daily opportunities to play outside in the fresh air. They go for walks and frequently visit local parks.

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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

 use the information gained form observations and assessments to plan activities that are based on children's individual next steps in learning to ensure all of them make good progress 25/10/2016

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Due Date

 improve hygiene practice to promote children's good health, with particular regard to handwashing routines. 08/09/2016

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 gather more information from parents about what children already know and can do, in order to establish firmer starting points and plan more effectively for their learning from the outset  develop the use of self-evaluation, in order to make improvements in practice by identifying and swiftly addressing areas of weakness.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of learning activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and engaged with children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures and the children's records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all persons in the household aged over 16 years.  The inspector jointly observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's improvement plans and self- evaluation form.  The inspector considered parents' views through reading written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Since the last inspection, the childminder has made some improvements to her setting. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended recent child protection training. She is aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. The childminder has improved her knowledge and understanding of the procedure to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare. She carries out daily risk assessments to ensure that potential hazards are identified and minimised. She maintains a safe environment for children to play in and adheres to the correct adult-to-child ratio. Training, such as first aid, provides the childminder with appropriate knowledge and skills to help to keep children safe. However, she does not have an accurate overview of the provision to ensure that all requirements are consistently met. The childminder shares information with parents to ensure they are kept informed about their child's day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

However, she does not gather enough information from parents when children first start. This impacts on her ability to plan effectively for children from the very beginning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder carries out some observations as children play and is beginning to identify their next steps in learning. However, learning activities are not always matched to children's individual needs, meaning that they are not able to make good progress. The childminder uses some suitable teaching strategies. For example, she sings songs with the children and encourages them to join in with counting during routines, such as climbing up and down the stairs. The childminder provides a stimulating environment where children are able to make choices in their play. The childminder has considered ways to share information with other settings attended by children. This helps to complement their care and learning experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children are happy in the childminder's care. She encourages parents to gradually build upon children's attendance. This helps them to settle quickly and promotes their self- confidence. Children are well behaved because the childminder manages their behaviour positively. She gives children gentle reminders and praise when they share and take turns. Children are offered healthy snacks and meals. However, the childminder does not fully promote children's good health as she is not consistent with handwashing routines. Children gain social skills when they attend local groups. Parents are happy with the care their children receive. They are confident that their children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in the childminder's practice mean that children are not yet supported well enough to make good progress in their learning. However, children are learning some skills which will help them with their move to school. The childminder encourages the children to become independent and to manage their own care needs, such taking their own shoes off when coming indoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504673 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1043919 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She also offers overnight care. The childminder holds 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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