Childminder EY418499

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2017 1 February 2013

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not ensure that the quality of risk assessments is thorough. She does not risk assess all areas of the indoor environment to remove any hazards within children's reach to help ensure their safety.  The childminder does not maintain an accurate record of children's daily hours of attendance.  The childminder does not use the information gained from assessments well enough to plan activities. She does not adapt her teaching to match each child's age and stage of development. Children do not make consistently good progress in their learning.  The childminder does not always give children enough opportunities to build on their understanding of good practices with regards to managing their personal needs during mealtimes.  The childminder's self-evaluation is not robust enough to clearly identify and address aspects of the provision for further development.

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It has the following strengths

 Children regularly visit the local areas in the community. These visits help them to develop their social and physical skills. They learn to develop an appreciation for others from different backgrounds and cultures.

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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

 take all necessary measures to minimise any risks to the safety of the children 06/11/2017

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Due Date

 maintain an accurate daily record of the children's hours of attendance at all times 06/11/2017

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Due Date

 ensure assessments and next steps in children's learning are used effectively to plan stimulating experiences, so that learning is matched to each child's level of development. 18/12/2017

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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

 give children more opportunities to build on their understanding of good practices with regards to managing their personal needs, particularly during mealtimes  act promptly on weakness identified through the self-evaluation process and make appropriate improvements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed all areas of the premises, including the learning environments both, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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 discussions with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household.  The inspector took account of parents' views provided in the written form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder's self-evaluation is not effective to help identify weaknesses in her practice and meet requirements. She undertakes detailed risk assessments. However, she does not refer to these and use them well enough, to check the areas of the premises that may pose a risk to children. She does not effectively maintain all records, for example, those that show children's attendance and contribute to their well-being. It is not always clear when children arrive and leave the premises. The childminder has a general overview of her assistant's practice. Overall, the childminder monitors children's progress and shares these with parents. She has an awareness of the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended child protection training and has a secure understanding of the types of abuse and neglect. She knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not make use of children's next steps well enough during play to build upon and extend their learning. Some activities do not consistently stimulate children's learning or motivate children to learn. For example, during a painting activity, children are not encouraged to explore their ideas freely. The childminder is overly directive and keen to complete the task for children. Even so, the childminder interacts positively with them. She talks to the children, provides narrative and models language. The childminder encourages children to sing familiar nursery rhymes and recall their favourite stories as they look through books. This helps to develop their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean the childminder does not give children's well-being the highest priority. She does not minimise risks consistently. Such as, to ensure that she keeps any prescribed medication out of children's reach. She admits that this was an oversight on her part. Children demonstrate that they feel emotionally secure in the childminder's care. For example, they come to the childminder for reassurance when they are unhappy. Through discussions and activities, children learn about similarities and differences in people's lives and show respect for one another. The childminder provides children with gentle reminders of behaviour expectations. Children behave well and they learn to share and take turns. She often praises the children's ongoing achievements.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weakness in teaching and assessments mean that children do not receive effective support to make the best possible progress in their learning. Nevertheless, children develop some skills needed for their eventual move to school. They are building positive relationships with the adults and children. They develop confidence as they learn new and repeat words that they hear. Children learn to use tools for different purposes, such as, spoons and paintbrushes to support their physical development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418499 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1065611 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3, and on occasions, works with an assistant. She is operates all year round from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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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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