Childminder in Wolverhampton

Childminder report 11 Winchester Road, Wolverhampton WV10 6EH

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Inspection date 9 October 2018 Previous inspection date 3 March 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is inadequate

n The childminder has not informed Ofsted of changes to people living in her home. This prevents Ofsted from carrying out the required suitability checks to help keep children safe. n The childminder does not evaluate her service well enough to identify weaknesses in her practice, to help her improve the quality of her provision. n The childminder does not consistently exchange information about children's learning and development with other settings that children attend, to help promote consistency and continuity of care and learning. n The childminder does not consistently provide challenge or extension for older children during mixed-age group activities.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder is experienced and updates her teaching skills with regular support from the local authority advisers, other childcare professionals and personal research. This helps her to support children to make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder supports parents effectively to share information about their children's learning at home, to enable them to be fully involved in the assessment process.

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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 that Ofsted is provided with the required information so that the suitability of all members of the household over the age of 16 can be checked. 23/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n improve the partnership working with other settings that children attend and exchange more detailed information to support continuity and consistency in children's learning n review how mixed-age group activities are organised so that older children are fully challenged in their experiences and learning to accelerate their progress to the highest possible level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including accident records, and discussed self-evaluation with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her qualifications. She viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder is unclear of the changes she must notify to Ofsted. For example, she has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to persons living in her home. This places children's welfare at risk because Ofsted has not been able to carry out the required suitability checks. The childminder has failed to evaluate and monitor her practice. As a result, she has not identified weaknesses in her provision that compromise children's well-being and safety. That said, the childminder has a good knowledge of the potential signs of abuse and knows how to refer any concerns about a child in her care to the relevant agencies. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She knows the children in her care well and knows what they can and cannot do.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to assess children's progress to identify their learning needs or any gaps in their learning. She carries out regular observations of children as they play and during routines, and uses this information to plan activities that help to support children's next stage of learning. Children enjoy recreating their own experiences. For example, they are fully engaged as they take on different roles in the pretend café. They work together as they pretend to cook and serve play food. They develop good manipulative skills and handle tools and creative resources with dexterity and good control. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development well. She encourages them to count and compare the different sized toys and resources. The childminder promotes children's communication skills effectively, for example, through interesting discussions and effective questioning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

She acknowledges younger children's gestures and babbles, which helps them to understand that their vocalisations are valued.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management of the provision compromise children's welfare and safety. Nevertheless, the kind and caring childminder forms secure bonds with the children, who are happy and settled and clearly enjoy their time in her company. Children behave well. The childminder helps children to play cooperatively with others and they learn to be respectful and polite. Children learn to keep themselves safe, for example, they know they must not climb on the childminder's furniture. The childminder provides children with plenty of opportunities to benefit from fresh air and exercise. For example, she makes good use of her garden and the local park to help children develop skills to climb and slide. Children learn about their differences and similarities to others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They begin to recognise shapes and confidently count as they play. Children are deeply engaged in imaginary play and act out scenarios using play food, kitchen accessories and toy telephones. Children are confident communicators. They develop independence as they learn to put on their own coats and shoes. Children gain a range of skills and attitudes in readiness for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475675 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 10067012 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 3 March 2016

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The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Wolverhampton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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