Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date 14 November 2018 Previous inspection date 21 January 2015

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

n The childminder does not keep an accurate record of children's attendance, as required. n The childminder does not exchange information with other settings children attend. She does not build on learning that takes place elsewhere. n The quality of teaching is not strong enough. The childminder does not consistently provide experiences that fully engage and motivate children to learn. Children do not make the progress of which they are capable. n Systems for observation and assessment are not fully effective. The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of what children already know and what they need to learn next.

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It has the following strengths

n Children settle well. They are generally happy and form close bonds with the childminder who supports their emotional development well. This enables children to develop self-esteem and confidence. n Suitable partnerships have been established with parents. The childminder speaks to parents daily and shares some general information to support children's care and learning. n The childminder provides appropriate activities to help children develop physical skills. For example, children move and dance as they play with musical toys.

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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 maintain an accurate daily record of the names and hours of attendance of all the children being cared for on the premises 22/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

establish links with other settings where children attend to facilitate an exchange of information to promote their learning and development outcomes 13/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

raise the quality of teaching to at least a good level and consistently engage children in challenging and purposeful activities 27/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that robust systems are implemented to regularly observe and assess children's learning, to monitor their progress and identify areas where they most need support. 27/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and discussed various policies and procedures with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of the home.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has carried out some evaluation and reflects on the activities offered for children. She attends all the required training, including safeguarding and first aid. However, she has not taken sufficient action to identify weaknesses and raise the overall quality of the provision. The childminder does not monitor the progress that children make closely enough to enable her to identify and address any gaps in learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a suitable knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She understands her responsibility to report concerns to protect children's safety and well-being. The childminder does not maintain an accurate record of children's attendance. However, this lapse does not have a significant impact on children's safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Although the childminder is qualified, the quality of teaching is not strong enough to ensure that children are fully engaged in fun, purposeful play. The childminder does not consistently motivate children which, at times, limits their learning opportunities. For example, the childminder is overly directive as children play with dough. She tells them what to do and holds her hands over theirs as they try to use tools and cutters. As a result, children lose interest and leave the activity. At other times, some appropriate teaching strategies are used. The childminder models mathematical language for children. She encourages children to count as they play. The childminder helps children to gain an understanding of how technology works. For example, she provides a range of electronic and mechanical toys for them to explore.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Partnerships with other professionals are not strong enough. For example, the childminder does not share information with staff at other settings children attend. This means children do not benefit from continuity in their care and learning. The childminder provides a welcoming environment for children. She establishes sound partnerships with parents. For example, she speaks to parents before children join her to obtain general information about any likes and dislikes. This helps her to cater for children's care needs from the outset. The childminder manages children's behaviour in positive ways and children behave well.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in teaching mean that children do not make consistently good progress. Nevertheless, children are working within the typical range of development expected for their age and they acquire the basic skills they need in readiness for school. Children are developing appropriate literacy skills. They enjoy looking at books and early writing skills are emerging. Children enjoy making marks with pencils and crayons.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228339 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10069974 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 21 January 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Birmingham. The childminder holds a recognised qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She Provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Registers

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