Childminder 228309

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 December 2017 22 May 2015

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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 not devised an effective safeguarding policy in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance. She has a weak understanding of safeguarding matters. This compromises children's safety.  The childminder does not have a procedure in place for dealing with concerns and complaints.  The childminder does not develop partnerships with other settings that children attend to ensure that children receive consistency in care and teaching.  The quality of teaching is variable. The childminder does not regularly observe and assess what children know and can do. Children do not make the progress of which they are capable.  The childminder does not use professional development opportunities to help her raise the quality of her teaching.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is warm and friendly. She helps children to build close relationships with her. Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home.  The childminder forms positive relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their child's day. Parents' comments show that they are happy with the service provided.  The childminder encourages children to adopt healthy lifestyles, for example, they enjoy healthy snacks and balanced meals.

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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

 devise and implement an appropriate policy to safeguard children in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and include details of how to deal with allegations 26/01/2018

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 gain an up-to-date knowledge of child protection issues and guidance as well as Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures, including how to report any allegations 26/01/2018

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 establish links with other settings where children attend to facilitate a two-way exchange of information to promote children's learning and development outcomes 26/01/2018

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 put in place a procedure for dealing with concerns and complaints from parents and/or carers 26/01/2018

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 focus professional development more rigorously on improving the quality of teaching to raise outcomes for children 26/01/2018

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 regularly observe and assess children's learning to identify their individual stage of development and use the information to plan challenging and interesting learning experiences for each child. 26/01/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments and views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has not completed any training in child protection for some years. This means, she has not kept up to date with current guidance and her knowledge is poor. She does not have an appropriate safeguarding policy that is in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. She is not aware of the procedures to follow in the event of any allegations being made against her or a member of the household. The childminder has not done enough to focus her professional development on raising the overall quality of her teaching. She does not evaluate her practice effectively to identify weaknesses. Not all of the required procedures are in place, such as an appropriate complaints procedure.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder is qualified but does not use her knowledge and skills well enough. Although she makes some observations and assessments of children's learning, she does not do this on a regular basis. This means she does not always have an accurate picture of what children already know and can do. The childminder does not always plan activities that focus closely enough on what children need to learn next. The quality of her teaching and interactions with children are not always strong enough to fully promote their learning. That said, there are times when suitable teaching strategies are used. For example, the childminder encourages children to manipulate dough and use simple tools to help enhance their small-muscle skills. The childminder recognises when children are keen to continue with their play and she allows them time to focus on their chosen activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder does not share a two-way flow of information with staff at other settings that children attend, to help to provide continuity in their care and learning in all environments. Despite serious safeguarding failings, the childminder has a kind nature and children enjoy her company. Children learn to share and be respectful towards others. They generally behave well and the childminder helps them to understand what is expected of them. Children benefit from daily fresh air and physical exercise. For example, they play in the childminder's garden or visit parks in the local area.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Teaching and assessment is not strong enough to help every child reach their full potential. This means that children are making steady, rather than good progress from their starting points. Nevertheless, children are developing some basic skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school. Children develop confidence and are eager to play and learn. They enjoy choosing and exploring the toys and activities by themselves. Younger children are beginning to develop early writing skills. For example, they enjoy making marks with pens and crayons.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228309 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1090236 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1972. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5pm, Wednesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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