Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 September 2016 23 November 2012

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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 Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision is inadequate

 Policies and procedures for reporting allegations against adults or household members are inaccurate. The childminder is not confident in the procedures she should follow if an allegation is made about herself or another adult. The childminder has not notified Ofsted of changes to those working as assistants, as required. This compromises the safety and welfare of children.  The quality of teaching is variable. Babies and younger children are not given enough support to fully promote their learning and development.  The childminder does not precisely target professional development plans for herself or her assistants to achieve and maintain good quality teaching.  Self-evaluation is not effective. The childminder does not fully reflect on the quality of practice or set targets for improvements that raise the quality of her teaching and outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is friendly and children form close bonds with her. Children are settled, and keen to play and learn.  Children enjoy a range of activities and exercises to enhance their physical development.  Sound links with parents have been established and the childminder regularly shares care and learning information. Parents state that they are pleased with the service and that their children are happy to attend.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 gain knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and implement effective policies, with particular regard to the action to be taken if an allegation is made against a household member or adults working with children 28/10/2016

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 ensure all adults working with children receive safeguarding training to help them understand their roles and responsibilities regarding child protection 28/10/2016

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 establish a programme of professional development to ensure all adults working with children have appropriate skills, knowledge and understanding to deliver quality learning experiences to children through effective teaching methods 11/11/2016

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 consider the individual needs, interests, and stage of development of each child and use this information to plan a challenging and enjoyable experience for each child in all of the areas of learning and development. 28/10/2016

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

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 develop a robust evaluation process to monitor and reflect on practice, in order to identify key weaknesses and target improvements so that the quality of the provision improves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. Changes to persons who work as assistants have not been notified to Ofsted, although all assistants have had appropriate suitability checks. Too little focus has been placed on safeguarding policy and practice, and not all adults working with children have received suitable training. Procedures for reporting allegations against adults or household members are inaccurate. The childminder is able to identify signs and symptoms of abuse, and knows the procedure to follow if she has concerns about children. However, she is unsure of the procedures to follow in respect of allegations. Although the childminder is well qualified, she has not sufficiently addressed her ongoing professional development enough. She has not ensured that her assistants receive appropriate training to fulfil their role. This has led to weaknesses in safeguarding and in the overall quality of teaching. The childminder has completed some evaluation of the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

provision. However, her reflections lack detail and have not accurately identified key weaknesses or areas in need of improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder regularly makes observations of children's learning and monitors the progress they make. However, the quality of teaching is inconsistent. The childminder helps older children develop their skills as she interacts with them. For example, she helps them to develop mathematical skills as she plays alongside children and encourages them to count. However, babies and younger children are not always provided with stimulating activities. The childminder misses opportunities to engage them in playful interactions as she focuses her attention on older or more dominant children. This means that younger children are not always sufficiently challenged, which limits the amount of progress they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in safeguarding policy and practice mean that children's safety and well-being cannot be assured. A gradual settling-in process means that children are content in the childminder's care. Children are developing physical skills and use their energy during outdoor play as they roll, throw and catch balls. Children's understanding of healthy eating and good hygiene is supported appropriately. The childminder reminds them to wash their hands and they enjoy a balanced diet.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make some progress in their learning and development. Early literacy skills are emerging as children show an interest in books and stories. Children learn about size, colour and shape as they play. Physical skills develop well as children play in sand. They fill and empty vehicles and use their hands and fingers to make patterns. Children develop confidence as they choose what they want to play with. Younger children and babies are not supported as well in their learning. However, overall, children gain a range of basic skills to help prepare them for the next stage of their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY222164 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1059626 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Birmingham. The childminder works with two assistants. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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