Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 2017 21 April 2016

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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 left children in the care of persons who are not vetted by Ofsted and this means that children are not fully protected.  The childminder does not maintain accurate records of accidents to show first-aid treatment given when children sustain injuries.  Children's good health is not fully promoted. All children use the same towel for drying their hands.

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It has the following strengths

 Children form strong relationships with the childminder and other children. They know what is expected of them and learn to take turns and share during activities. Children's independence is promoted well and they enjoy balanced meals and drinks regularly during the day.  The well-qualified childminder understands how children learn and she provides stimulating activities to promote their development in all areas of learning. The childminder plans effectively for children's individual learning and ensures children have enjoyable, rewarding experiences.

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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 children are not left in the care of persons for whom suitability has not been checked by Ofsted to ensure they are not exposed to any risk of harm 14/04/2017

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Due Date

 keep a written record of first-aid treatment given to inform parents how accidents and injuries are managed 14/04/2017

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Due Date

 ensure children are effectively protected against the spread of infection. 14/04/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspection was carried out following the risk assessment process.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She 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 teaching and learning activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  Written information in the self-evaluation document states that parents are pleased with the service the childminder provides.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. On several occasions the childminder has left children in the care of persons whose suitability has not been checked by Ofsted. The childminder shares information with parents about accidents. However, she does not record detail of first-aid treatment given to children when treating their injuries. Children are not protected effectively against cross-infection as all share the same towel. Children's welfare is not effectively promoted. The childminder has addressed the recommendations from the last inspection appropriately. However, her self-evaluation is not robust as she has not identified that weaknesses in practice that put children at risk of harm. The childminder meets regularly with other professionals and keeps up to date with changes to ensure she maintains her understanding of aspects of learning and development. She monitors the quality of her teaching and makes changes to help children make good

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

progress in their learning. She has daily discussions with parents about children's learning. The childminder provides appropriate support for her assistants to fulfil their roles, and they are informed about their responsibility should they have any concerns about children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how to promote children's learning effectively. She follows children's preferences and also makes use of information from observations to plan for their individual learning. For example, children enjoy creative play and choose to make puppets. They have opportunities to practise their coordination, such as threading as they match and sew. The childminder supports their learning well with demonstrations of how to guide large needles through holes. There is good interaction as children learn to listen to instructions and complete tasks correctly. The childminder includes good levels of challenge for children to work with, and manage, long pieces of wool. They are encouraged to feed these through the templates with minimal assistance. She consolidates learning by encouraging children to name and talk about animals. Children are motivated due to her involvement and she constantly acknowledges their efforts and achievements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has regular discussions with parents about what they do at home and continues with similar activities. She also obtains information about activities provided for children who attend other settings. She then plans effectively for their learning to maintain their good level of development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's well-being is not fully promoted due to weaknesses in leadership and management. However, children form strong relationships with the childminder and other children. Children know what is expected of them and they are polite in their interactions. Children's awareness of healthy eating is developing. They eat balanced meals and make healthy food choices. They have opportunities for regular outside play in the fresh air when they visit the nearby park. Children develop their physical skills when they access large play equipment at playgroups. Children are developing confidence and cooperate well during play with older friends. They learn to take turns at using resources and proudly celebrate their achievements as they talk about what they have made. Children learn about the wider world through play with a wide range of resources and as they learn about the celebrations of festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children in all age groups make good progress from their individual starting points. They have opportunities to develop pre-writing skills as they practise forming letters. They count during play activities and learn to express their preferences through all types of activities, including role play. Children are able communicators and learn to share and attend to their personal needs. All children have opportunities to learn in large groups away from the childminder's home. They develop the social and emotional skills essential for their future learning and are well prepared for their learning at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY221459 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1095916 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 April 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in the Rednal area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. She 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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