Childminder EY537176

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 October 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 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 adhere to her conditions of registration. She has not followed the correct procedures with regard to the working arrangements relating to the number of employed assistants.  The childminder has allowed household members who are not assistants to take responsibility for the care and safety of children.  The childminder has left assistants who do not hold current first-aid qualifications in sole charge of children. This means that children do not benefit from safe practice.  The childminder has not carried out robust risk assessments to clarify how she minimises potential hazards with regard to the use of equipment, such as trampolines.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder promotes children's learning very well. She plans effectively for their individual learning needs and ensures they receive tailored support to make good progress in their development.  Children settle well in the inviting environment. They form strong attachments with the childminder and form relationships with other children. They are developing appropriate independence skills to attend to their own personal needs.

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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 knowledge and understanding of significant events or changes that must be notified to Ofsted with regard to the management of the setting, including the use of assistants 27/10/2017

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Due Date

 ensure at least one person who holds a current first-aid paediatric certificate is on the premises when children are present 27/10/2017

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Due Date

 carry out robust risk assessments for equipment, including trampolines and minimise all potential hazards to ensure that children are able to play safely. 27/10/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and looked at relevant document for the management of the setting.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities indoors and assessed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the children and the assistant during the inspection.  The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views.  The inspector observed the children while they engaged in free-play activities.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder does not demonstrate an understanding of the conditions of her registration. On occasions, she works with three assistants at the same time. This exceeds the number permitted for childminding. She is not aware that she is actually allowing household members to fulfil roles for which they are not prepared. She is using them in the capacity of assistants and has not notified Ofsted. The childminder does not have robust arrangements that consistently prioritise the safety of children. At certain times of the day, assistants have sole charge of children although they do not hold current first-aid qualifications. This means that they are not able to take appropriate action to deal with injuries to children, should accidents occur. Although the childminder supervises children while they play on the trampoline, she does not adhere to the manufacturer's guidance. She does not ensure

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

that only one child plays on it at any time. The childminder has not carried out robust self- evaluation to identify significant weaknesses in her setting and to make improvements. The childminder and her assistants have an understanding of the procedures to report concerns should they have any about children in their care. They know the procedures to follow if there were allegations against herself or anyone working on the premises. The childminder has appropriate recruitment and induction procedures in place to ensure assistants are suitable for their roles. She has regular discussions about what they do and she observes their practice. She regularly monitors the quality of children's learning to ensure they receive effective support for their individual needs. Parents receive daily feedback about their children's progress. They discuss activities they might continue at home to further support children in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She has initial discussions with parents when children first start to find out what children can do and know. This helps her to plan in the early stages while she observes their play. She makes use of these observations to provide stimulating activities that effectively meet children's learning needs. The childminder plans specifically so that younger children develop their coordination skills. She includes good levels of challenge during activities, for example, as she encourages children to select and stick baubles onto cards. She consistently promotes their language skills by naming items when children touch and explore resources. This helps them to make connections and to increase their vocabulary. The childminder engages children fully and motivates them with consistent praise.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management adversely affect the welfare of children. However, they are developing some personal skills. Younger children are beginning to feed themselves. They learn about healthy eating options. At snack time they enjoy fresh fruit and they are provided with freshly cooked, balanced meals for lunch. The childminder makes alternative arrangements for those children who are reluctant to eat and provides them with their preferred healthy options. Children have regular opportunities to play outside in the fresh air. They sleep according to their individual routines agreed with parents. Children form strong relationships with the childminder and have cuddles or sit on her lap for comfort.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Children are confident to interact with visitors. They initiate conversations and take turns at speaking and listening. Children enjoy listening to stories. Older children gain an understanding of mathematical concepts as they do simple calculations. They learn to take turns during board games and to follow rules. Children are developing the skills for their future learning at the setting and at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537176 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1074683 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 6 qualification and early years professional status. The childminder works with assistants.

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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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