Childminder EY388590

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 August 2017 19 February 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 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 failed to inform Ofsted of significant events that may affect the suitability of the adults working or living on the childminding premises.  The childminder does not have sufficient and appropriate fire detection and control equipment in place to ensure children's safety at all times when they are on the premises.  The childminder does not seek information from parents about their child's previous learning prior to entry to the setting.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is warm and caring with the children and promotes their strong emotional attachments.  The childminder supports children's positive behaviour through good role modelling and consistent, meaningful praise.  The childminder takes children on a range of outings in the local community to foster their learning and interest in the natural world. Children are making good progress.

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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

 make sure there is appropriate fire detection and control equipment in place to ensure children's safety and welfare 01/09/2017

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Due Date

 gain knowledge of what must be notified to Ofsted 01/09/2017  ensure Ofsted are informed about any significant events or changes of circumstance as soon as possible and no later than 14 days after the changes occur. 01/09/2017

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 encourage parents to share more information about what their child already knows and can do when they first start to accurately establish children's initial starting points in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspection was carried out as a result of a risk assessment, following information received about this provider.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents through the written feedback they provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted about significant events that bring into question the suitability of those working or living on the premises. This demonstrates the childminder's lack of knowledge about what must be reported to Ofsted. Furthermore, although the childminder checks the childminding areas before the children arrive, she has failed to recognise other aspects of children's safety and well-being. This relates to not having a smoke detector downstairs or appropriate fire control equipment, such as fire blankets. 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 observes children regularly. She identifies clear next steps in their learning and plans interesting and challenging activities to foster children's interests. However, the childminder does not seek information from parents at

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

the time of entry about what their child already knows and can do. This means, she is unable to identify children's concise starting points from the outset to help them make even more rapid progress in their learning and development. Although the childminder only works with an assistant occasionally, she makes sure that they understand safeguarding procedures and shares relevant information with them regarding children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively joins in with children's play. She uses a range of questioning techniques and a running commentary to help children to develop their communication and language skills. The childminder helps children to develop their writing skills as they use pencils to draw around their feet and hands. She makes the most of these activities to spontaneously encourage children's mathematical learning as they count how many toes and fingers they have. The childminder supports children's independence as they make choices from the accessible toys and resources around them. She uses a range of teaching strategies that help to foster children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses identified in leadership and management do not ensure children's welfare and safety are ensured at all times. Children take manageable risks in their play, under supervision, as they practise their climbing and balancing skills at the local park. They enjoy healthy snacks and drinks of water throughout the day. This helps to promote their understanding about leading a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing an interest in books as they enjoy their favourite stories with the childminder. They play well with their friends and demonstrate empathy for one another as they engage in role play activities. Children enjoy interacting with their friends and the childminder as they play and increasingly grow in confidence. This helps to promote children's next phase in their learning well, including their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY388590 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 1111169 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Walsall. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works occasionally with an assistant.

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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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