Childminder in Wolverhampton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2017 Not applicable

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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

 The childminder has failed to inform Ofsted of the fact that she does not live on the premises where the childminding takes place. This is a breach of the Early Years Register and Childcare Register requirements. The childminder has a poor understanding of the registration requirements and the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.  The childminder does not ensure that parents are supported to continue their child's learning at home.  The childminder does not seek pertinent information from parents about what their child already knows and can do prior to the time of entry.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is warm and caring towards the children she cares for. This helps children begin to develop strong emotional attachments.  The childminder makes sure that children know the rules of her provision. This helps them to behave well and to have a high regard for others around them.  The childminder provides opportunities for children to freely explore the environment and make choices about what they play with.

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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 that Ofsted are informed of any significant event that has an impact on the care of children 04/07/2017

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Due Date

 ensure that parents are effectively supported in how to continue their child's learning at home 04/07/2017

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Due Date

 ensure partnership working with parents is effective and encourage them to share information about what their children already know and can do on entry. 04/07/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint review of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability of the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. Although the childminder has informed Ofsted about a change of premises, she has failed to inform Ofsted that these premises are not where she lives. This demonstrates a poor understanding of the requirements that must be met as a childminder and puts children at risk of not having their needs met at all times. The childminder attends child protection training. She knows what to do and who to contact should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder has identified some areas to improve within the provision and has identified further training opportunities that will improve her teaching skills. She has completed risk assessments of the new premises. This helps to ensure that possible hazards to children's immediate safety are minimised.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not guide parents in supporting their child's learning at home. This means that children's learning and development are not fully fostered. The childminder is bi-lingual and can support those children on roll whose first language is French. Children become excited as they experiment and use tools to manipulate play dough. They use various tools and squeeze and shape the dough with their hands. The childminder uses questioning techniques to help children think and she introduces new words to support their language and communication skills in both English and their home language. Children are growing in confidence as the childminder chats with them while they talk on the play phones. This helps to fosters children's enjoyment in imaginary play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder has a poor understanding of the need to inform Ofsted of significant events. As a result, children's welfare and well-being cannot be assured. Children take manageable risks in their play, under supervision, as they practise their climbing and balancing skills at the local park. They access healthy snacks and drinks of water throughout the day. This helps to promote children's understanding of a healthy diet and lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

The childminder cannot assure all children are making good progress from their starting points. This is because she does not obtain enough information from parents about their child's learning prior to starting at the setting. Therefore, she does not have all the information she needs to plan effectively for them from the outset. Children make marks using pencils, crayons and scribbling boards. They make choices about what they want to play with as they help themselves to the resources, toys and activities in the play areas. They are developing some of the skills they need to promote the next phase in their learning, including their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487136 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 1057343 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Wolverhampton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder also provides occasional care on some Saturdays.

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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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