Childminder 504641

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2017 16 July 2014

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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

 The childminder has not ensured reasonable steps are taken to keep all areas of the premises safe.  The childminder has not ensured robust risk assessments are carried out. She has not assessed or suitably addressed hazards associated with the trampoline and the paddling pool, in order to help ensure children's safety. Children are not protected effectively against the spread of infection. All young children make use of a communal bowl for washing their hands, sharing the same water.  The childminder does not ensure records are kept for all children and that the record of attendance is available at inspection.  The childminder has not given enough consideration to the organisation of mealtimes. Children are not supported enough to fully develop an understanding of good mealtime practices.

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It has the following strengths

 The well-qualified childminder provides rewarding learning experiences for children. She observes what children do and plans effectively to help them make good progress in their development.  The childminder maintains good levels of communication with parents and they share information about what they might do to promote children's learning in her provision and at home.

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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

 ensure appropriate arrangements are in place for the storage of equipment and children's belongings to keep all areas of the premises safe at all times 16/05/2017

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 carry out robust risk assessments for equipment, including trampolines and paddling pools and ensure all potential hazards are minimised so that children can play safely 16/05/2017

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 make appropriate arrangements for washing hands so that children are effectively protected against the spread of infection 16/05/2017

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 ensure records are maintained for each child that include emergency contact details for parents and carers 16/05/2017

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 ensure records of attendance are available to show when children are present on the premises where childcare is provided. 16/05/2017

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

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 help children to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of good practice with regard to mealtimes.

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Inspection activities

 This inspection was carried out following the risk assessment process.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working on the premises.  The inspector spoke with the children during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has not ensured the safety of the premises is consistently maintained. A corridor which is used for emergency evacuation is partially blocked due to the storage of equipment. The bags and coats of school children are left on the floor in the kitchen and this causes a tripping hazard. Toiletries in the bathroom are within reach of unsupervised children. The childminder supervises children while they use the trampoline. However, she does not adhere to the manufacturer's guidelines so that only one child plays on the trampoline at any one time. Although the childminder carries out daily visual checks, risk assessments are not in place for specific issues, such as the use of the trampoline, or for children's play in a paddling pool. The childminder does not ensure all documents required for the smooth running of her provision are always accessible. The records of attendance and relevant information

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

for a child were not available at inspection. The childminder is well informed about the types of abuse and knows what to do should she have concerns about children in her care. She has attended mandatory training and meets, at times, with other professionals. This ensures she has opportunities to discuss practice issues. She has recently introduced new ways of monitoring children's achievements more effectively, to help ensure their good progress. She maintains good communication with parents about their child's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled at promoting children's learning. She reads with good intonation and makes learning fun. Children join in by pointing at pictures. The childminder makes use of good questioning techniques to promote children's listening skills. She builds their confidence with praise when they respond. The childminder is sensitive to children's attention span and allows them to join or leave activities according to their preference. She supports older children well with activities that complement their learning at pre- school. She has daily discussions with parents about what they do at home and continues with similar activities. She plans effectively so that children make good progress in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's well-being is inconsistently promoted due to weaknesses in practice, including hygiene arrangements. Children are not protected against the spread of infection because the childminder provides a communal bowl for younger children to wash their hands. The childminder helps children to learn the reasons for eating healthy meals. However, children are not able to sit at a table while they eat and are not given enough opportunities to learn about good mealtime practices. Even so, children are happy in the childminder's care. They form strong bonds with the childminder and are confident in their interaction with visitors. Children are self-assured as they select resources and ask the childminder for help while they examine these. The childminder supervises children closely as they keep on trying to mount a ramp during outside play. They develop good physical skills as they push and pull play equipment. Children have opportunities to sleep as part of

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

their daily routines, so that they are refreshed for activities later in the day. The welcoming environment includes many displays of children's play and their engagement in learning experiences indoors and outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children, including those in receipt of funded early education, make good progress in their learning and development. Children satisfy their natural curiosity as they explore their surroundings and try out resources. They look at books independently and count during play. Children enjoy activities and maintain concentration as they listen to stories. Children know what is expected of them as they share and take turns during play. They learn to have regard for the needs of others and develop good communication skills. Children are well prepared for their learning at nursery and eventually, school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504641 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1097754 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and works from her co-childminder's premises in the Selly Oak area of Birmingham. The childminder operates her provision all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a 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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