Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date 19 September 2018 Previous inspection date 13 March 2014

p.1

This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4

p.1

This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

p.1

This inspection: Inadequate 4

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

p.1

The provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not keep children safe. She has not completed the required Disclosure and Barring Service checks on all adult members of her household. She has not provided Ofsted with the necessary information to enable it to complete all suitability checks. n Risk assessment is weak. The childminder does not identify and minimise all hazards to children. n The childminder does not implement an effective safeguarding policy in line with current Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance. She has a weak understanding of safeguarding, including the procedures to follow in respect of allegations. n The childminder does not manage children's behaviour consistently. She does not help children to understand about acceptable ways to behave. n The childminder does not promote children's good health or follow effective hygiene procedures. This compromises children's welfare. n The childminder does not ensure that all records are easily accessible so that they are

p.1

The provision is inadequate

available for inspection. Records relating to children's attendance are not available. n The childminder places too little focus on her professional development. As a result, teaching is not good enough. n Partnerships with parents and staff at other settings children attend are not strong enough to promote children's learning and development fully.

p.1

It has the following strengths

n The childminder is kind and caring. She helps children feel emotionally secure. Children are generally happy and settled in her home.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure all household members complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and provide Ofsted with their details so all required checks can be completed to assess their suitability 18/10/2018

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

undertake effective risk assessments and remove or minimise any hazards, particularly in relation to: door handles on the toilet door, sharp edges on the fireplace hearth and water being too hot 18/10/2018

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

devise and implement up-to-date policies and procedures to safeguard children that are in line with the procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children Board, including details of what to do and whom to contact should an allegation be made against a household member or adult in contact with children 18/10/2018

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

gain a robust understanding of safeguarding issues, including the procedures to follow in respect of allegations 18/10/2018

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

manage children's behaviour more effectively and support them consistently to gain a better understanding of what is expected of them 18/10/2018

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

promote the good health and hygiene needs of all children, with particular regard to providing children with food and drinks that are healthy, balanced and nutritious 18/10/2018

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure all records are easily accessible and available for inspection 18/10/2018

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

undertake appropriate training and professional development to ensure children receive good-quality learning and development experiences that continually improve. 01/11/2018

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n develop effective partnership working with other settings involved in children's care, to enable a two-way flow of information and ensure each child's care and learning needs are met n work more closely with parents when their children first start, to gather more precise information about their children's prior learning and development.

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n This inspection was carried out as a result of a risk assessment, following information received about this childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector reviewed a range of policies and procedures, and looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of the home. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, parents and children during the inspection and took account of their views.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder does not have an accurate overview of her practice and fails to identify significant weaknesses. Safeguarding is not effective. Risk assessment is poor and has not identified hazards to children. There are broken and sharp edges on the fireplace hearth. There is no door handle on the inside of the toilet door which means there is the potential for children to be shut in. The childminder has not completed the process for checking the suitability of all adult members of the household. Records relating to children's attendance are not available for inspection. The childminder has not kept her safeguarding policy or knowledge up to date. She does not implement an appropriate safeguarding policy that is in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. The childminder has a weak understanding of the signs and symptoms that would indicate a child may be at risk of harm. She is unsure of whom to contact to report a

p.4

Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

concern about a child or what to do if an allegation is made against her or another adult in contact with children. These breaches in requirements present a risk to children's welfare, health and safety. The childminder has not completed any recent training or established a programme of professional development to help develop her skills and knowledge and raise the quality of teaching.

p.4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Although the childminder is qualified, she does not understand how to support and build on children's learning through play fully. The childminder speaks to parents daily and provides information about children's care and learning. However, she does not obtain enough information about children's developmental starting points to help plan their learning fully from the beginning. The childminder has not established links with other settings children attend. She cannot be sure that her provision complements the care and learning experiences children have elsewhere. Some suitable teaching strategies are used. The childminder gets to know children well. She observes and assesses their learning and identifies what they need to learn next. The childminder provides activities to develop children's imagination. For example, younger children enjoy playing with small-world figures and animals. She helps to develop early mathematical skills as she

p.4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

models number and size language as they play.

p.4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in safeguarding children and promoting their welfare places them at risk of harm. The childminder does not consistently provide children with healthy, balanced and nutritious meals and drinks. She encourages children to follow some hygienic practices, such as handwashing before meals. However, the water gets too hot, which means children have to use cold water. In addition, all children and members of the household use the same towel to dry their hands, which increases the risk of cross-infection. This compromises children's health and well-being. At times, the childminder does not manage children's behaviour effectively to support them to learn about behavioural expectations. She does not always offer consistent responses and explanations to help them learn what is expected of them.

p.4

Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in the overall quality of teaching mean that children do not receive consistent support to reach their full potential. Nevertheless, children are keen to play and learn. They make steady progress in their learning and development. Older children are beginning to develop early writing skills as they draw pictures. Younger children learn to understand simple mathematical concepts, such as size and quantity. Children gain the basic skills to help prepare them for the next stage of their learning and school.

p.5

Setting details

Unique reference number EY443095 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10078430

p.6

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register

p.6

Day care type

Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 13 March 2014

p.6

Day care type

The childminder registered in 2012. Her service is open all year round, from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Funded early education is provided for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

p.6

Day care type

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.

p.6

Day care type

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.6

Day care type

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.7

Day care type

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.7

Day care type

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.7

Day care type

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.7