Childminder EY442873

Inspection date 17 July 2019 Previous inspection date 12 April 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 Inadequate 4 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder has not maintained a current and valid paediatric first-aid certificate. The lack of current training has a significant impact on the safety and well-being of children. n The childminder works with a co-childminder. Individual children do not have an assigned key person to help ensure that each child's learning and care are tailored to meet their individual needs. n The childminder does not assess children's progress or plan effectively to help them achieve success in their next stage of learning. Activities are not matched or adapted to reflect children's individual abilities and interests. Children do not make the progress of which they are capable. n The childminder does not use professional development effectively to drive improvements in her practice. n The childminder does not share enough information with parents to ensure they are informed and involved in their children's learning and development.

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not review and develop her practice effectively. Weaknesses are not accurately identified and addressed to secure improvement.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder builds positive relationships with children. She knows what they like to do and provides activities and resources to help support their overall development. n Parents speak positively about the childminder and her co-childminder. The childminder shares information about children's care and well-being with parents.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action: We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to: Due date take immediate action to ensure that paediatric first-aid training is completed 12/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure both childminders have their own key children for whom they are responsible 12/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop systems to identify and access training and professional development opportunities, to help raise the quality of teaching and improve outcomes for children. 12/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must: Due date assess children's progress and use this information to plan activities that challenge children and are matched to their abilities and interests 30/09/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve partnerships with parents to ensure that they are effectively informed and involved in their children's learning and development from the start. 30/09/2019

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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 self-evaluation to identify and address weaknesses and ensure all requirements are met, to raise the quality of the provision to a good standard.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from feedback provided by the childminder for the inspection. Inspector Dawn Robinson

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder does not hold an appropriate first-aid certificate. Since her previous first-aid certificate expired over a year ago, she has not taken action to renew training and keep her first-aid qualification up to date. This places children's safety at risk. Generally, the childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and understands the procedures to report any concerns. The childminder does not use professional development effectively to increase her knowledge and improve her teaching skills and to raise children's achievements. In addition, she does not reflect accurately on her provision to identify and address all areas of weakness. The childminder helps to prepare children for their eventual move on to school. For example, she talks to them about the new experiences ahead and shares some information with their new teacher.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not have an accurate picture of what children already know and can do. Parents are not fully involved from the start in helping the childminder to identify a baseline and children's next steps in learning. The childminder does not plan activities that focus closely enough on what individual children need to learn next. Children's progress is not sufficiently reviewed to identify their strengths or any emerging concerns. However, children have access to a suitable range of age-appropriate toys that maintain their interest. Young children show curiosity as they work out how to operate a pulley on the side of a toy aeroplane. The childminder regularly communicates with parents about children's daily care routines.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder works with a co-childminder. Children are not assigned a key person. As a result, the childminders, parents and children do not know who has overall responsibility for the learning and care needs of individual children. Nevertheless, children develop close bonds with the childminder and her co-childminder, and approach them for support and reassurance. This demonstrates that children's emotional well- being is secure and fostered by the adults who care for them. The childminder follows the children's routines to meet their individual care needs. She is vigilant over children with dietary needs, allergies or those requiring medication, to ensure their well-being and safety. From a young age children learn to take turns, share resources and tidy away. They are confident to talk about their home life and behave well. The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to exercise and have fresh air. She takes

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

children into the wider community to local parks and the library, where they can socialise with their peers.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Teaching and assessment are not strong enough to help every child reach their full potential. Children are not consistently challenged to build on their knowledge and learn new skills effectively. As a result, their progress is not good enough. However, older children are learning some key skills in readiness for school, such as being able to share books and remember repeated phrases. They are developing their independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442873 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10115084 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 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 12 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Solihull. She operates from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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Registers

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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