Childminder in Birmingham

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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The provision is inadequate

Children behave well. They understand and follow the simple rules, and know to use their 'kind hands' and to walk while they are inside. Children are polite and learn to share and take turns. The childminder is warm and friendly, and children form close bonds with her. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They snuggle up happily to the childminder as they join in with activities together. Children develop some independence. For example, they take their shoes off and hang their coats up when they arrive.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has a weak understanding of the learning and development requirements. She does not implement the early years foundation stage curriculum or plan any educational programmes for children. She joins children as they play and supervises them adequately. However, she gives little consideration to what experiences she provides or why. As a result, children do not achieve as well academically. Despite the childminder having limited expectations for children, they enjoy their time in her home. They have fun playing imaginatively with resources in the home corner, pretending to make food for their friends and visitors.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a poor understanding of the early years foundation stage. She has not addressed the weaknesses in her knowledge and understanding, which were raised at two previous inspections. Although she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements, she continually fails to meet the requirements regarding children's learning and development. n The childminder is not aware of the different areas of learning in the early years foundation stage. She does not understand how to observe, assess or plan for children's learning needs. As a result, although children are generally occupied, they are not engaging in planned, purposeful play to extend their learning. The progress children can make is minimal. n The local authority provides some support for the childminder and she uses their advice to complete some evaluation of her provision. She recognises that her teaching practice is poor. However, she continually fails to undertake the

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need to do better?

required training to improve her knowledge and understanding. This means that the educational opportunities she offers to children are poor. n The childminder does not know how to complete the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. This has also been raised at two previous inspections. She does not understand what needs to be included in the check, how it should be completed, or who it needs to be shared with. This means she fails to identify and address any gaps or delays in children's learning. n Children do not benefit from continuity in their care and learning. This is because the childminder does not work in partnership with staff at other settings

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need to do better?

4 December 2019 children attend. The childminder does not ensure a two-way flow of information is established in order to support children to make at least good progress. n The childminder helps children to develop an awareness of heathy lifestyles. She provides healthy fruit snacks and provides opportunities for children to play outdoors. n Children learn about road safety. The childminder helps them to understand how to cross the road safely on the way back from school. Children know to stop well back from the kerb and to look out for vehicles before crossing the road. n The childminder helps children to develop respect and tolerance. They develop an understanding of different festivals and celebrations, such as Christmas. Children learn to treat others with kindness and to play cooperatively together.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a sound understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and who to contact should she have a child protection concern. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and is clear about wider issues such as the risks of children being exposed to extreme behaviours or views. The childminder completes effective risk assessments and supervises children well. For example, after a risk assessment on the route to school identifies some broken glass, she makes sure that the area is avoided on the way back. This helps to keep children safe.

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Due date

gain a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements in the early years foundation stage 16/01/2020

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Due date

implement effective systems to observe, assess and monitor children's learning and use this information to identify their individual needs, interests and stages of development, and to plan a challenging experience for each child 16/01/2020

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Due date

develop knowledge and understanding of the progress check for children aged between two and three years 16/01/2020

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Due date

4 December 2019 establish a good two-way flow of information sharing with staff at other settings children attend to ensure children's learning needs are consistently met. 16/01/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY381668 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10131110 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 4 to 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 16 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the premises. The childminder and the inspector viewed and discussed the layout of the playroom and the resources provided for children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector accompanied the childminder as she collected children from the local school. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of the household.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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