Childminder EY453298

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 May 2017 15 May 2013

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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 does not have a secure understanding of Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures, including up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues. This puts children at risk.  The childminder does not understand her responsibilities to maintain required documentation to safeguard children's welfare. She does not keep records of attendance or of accidents that children sustain in her care.  The childminder does not implement the requirements for administering medication and puts children's health at risk by her actions.  The childminder does not supervise children or manage their behaviour well enough at all times.  The food the childminder provides is not healthy and nutritious.  The childminder does not obtain enough information from parents to enable her to meet the children's individual needs.  The childminder does not share information about children's individual experiences with

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This provision is inadequate

staff at school. She does not provide an adequate range of activities that meets the needs of children or interests them enough.

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It has the following strengths

 Children feel comfortable in the childminder's care.

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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

 develop a good understanding of Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures including what to do if there is a concern about a child, to ensure children's safety and welfare are given the highest regard 07/08/2017

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 develop a good understanding of all current child protection issues and safeguarding legislation and successfully protect children from concerns that may occur in their life at home and elsewhere 07/08/2017

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 keep a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance 07/08/2017

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 ensure children are supervised effectively at all times to promote their safety and well-being 07/08/2017

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 ensure children's behaviour is managed in an appropriate way so that they develop a better understanding of rules and boundaries that promote their welfare and safety 07/08/2017

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 maintain a written record of all accidents and injuries to children and the first-aid treatment given 07/08/2017

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 ensure that a first-aid box is accessible at all times with appropriate content for use with children 07/08/2017

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 ensure all medication is only administered when they are prescribed for the child and prior written consent is obtained from parents and keep a written record each time a medicine is administered to the child 07/08/2017

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 make sure that children are provided with healthy and nutritious meals and snacks that promote their good health 07/08/2017

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 improve arrangements for gathering information from parents in order to identify and meet the individual needs of children 07/08/2017

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 ensure children are offered purposeful activities and experiences that meet their individual needs 07/08/2017

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 ensure a regular two-way flow of information is established with schools where children also attend to complement and build on the learning experiences that children receive. 07/08/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding. She accompanied the childminder on the school run. The inspector observed activities both indoors and in the school playground and the interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at the relevant document and checked evidence of the suitability of those living or working on the premises.  The inspector evaluated the activities with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has a poor understanding of the documentation that she is required to keep. This compromises children's safety and well- being. She has failed to keep a daily record of the names of children and their hours of attendance. The childminder does not keep a written record of injuries that have occurred to children while in her care or of the first-aid treatment that she has administered. Although the childminder holds a first-aid qualification, she does not ensure that a first-aid box accessible to her at all times. Therefore, she is not always equipped to respond to accidents to children in an emergency. The childminder does not gain written permission from parents prior to administering medication or keep a record of medication she has administered. She sometimes gives medication to minded children that has been prescribed for her own children. This puts their health at risk. The childminder knows the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

procedures that she should follow to report any allegations. However, she is less confident about the procedures she should follow to report any concerns that she may have, including those relating to recent safeguarding legislation and guidance. This compromises the welfare of children. The childminder does not recognise the weakness in her practice and previous recommendations have not been addressed. She does not accurately monitor the effectiveness of her practice and has failed to maintain the quality of her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not obtain enough information from parents or from schools. This means that she is unable to tailor children's experiences or build on what they already know and can do. She does not provide a suitable range of activities that matches children's interests, or gives them the opportunities to engage in experiences that promote their ongoing development. For example, children spend a long time watching older children attempting a cooking activity. They repeatedly ask to take part. However, the childminder does not adapt the activity to their needs or give children enough opportunity to be involved. This is because she spends the majority of her time addressing the needs of older children. Consequently, children spend most of their time sitting alone. They become restless because they are not engaged in stimulating and challenging experiences. The childminder shares information with parents about their child's day. Parents comment

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

that they are happy with the service the childminder offers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's safety and welfare are compromised. The childminder does not adequately supervise children at all times, or ensure that they follow the boundaries she sets for good behaviour. Children play in the large school playground and run ahead as they walk back from school. This means that children are not in sight or hearing of the childminder at all times. The childminder does not stop children or alert them to the consequences of these actions on their own safety or the safety of others. This increases the risk of accidents to children and compromises their well-being. The childminder does not provide children with healthy and nutritious options for snack. She gives children items of food with a high sugar and salt content, such as crisps, ice cream and squash. Children are friendly and generally play well together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453298 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1066311 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the Kings Heath area of Birmingham. The childminder operates her provision all year round from 7.30am until 9am and from 3.15pm until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. She holds a recognised early years 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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