Childminder in Solihull

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision requires improvement

Children settle well into the childminder's care. They seek the attention of the childminder and her assistant and, at times, involve them in their play. Children make their own choices and select from a variety of age-appropriate resources which are stored in low-level boxes.

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The provision requires improvement

Children learn about the living world. They spend time looking at the tadpoles in the childminder's pond during their spontaneous play. They explain to adults that these will eventually grow into frogs. The assistant enables children to observe the tadpoles more closely by putting them into small, clear containers. However, the childminder does not consistently implement the activities she plans to ensure the learning intent is achieved. Consequently, children are not suitably challenged to build on what they know and can do.

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The provision requires improvement

Children build their awareness of diversity and the wider world. They talk about cultural events, religions and beliefs, including their own. Children are learning to share and take turns and generally play well together. However, the childminder does not work closely enough with the parents to provide consistent support on areas of behaviour that have been identified at home and within the setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder maintains a working relationship with the local school. She speaks to teaching staff each day when she collects the children. The childminder has been following the school curriculum to support consistency in children's learning. n The childminder plans activities for children and identifies key learning intentions. This is particularly aimed at building children's language development. For example, the childminder intends for children to explore the different parts of a plant, the cycle of growth from seed to flower and what a plant needs to help them grow. However, when activities are delivered, the planning is not implemented effectively and children do not receive the appropriate level of challenge to extend their learning. The questions asked are very limited, and children are not encouraged to express their ideas or build on what they already know. n The childminder and her assistant regularly observe children and know the

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individual stages in their learning. However, they do not use what they know about children during adult-led activities to promote children's learning effectively. The childminder does not differentiate teaching to support the differing learning needs of children. n Parents speak positively about the service provided. They feel that the childminder is flexible and accommodates their needs, especially during COVID-

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need to do better?

16 June 2021 19 (coronavirus) pandemic restrictions. Parents express that their children are happy to go into the childminder's care. They feel that she provides a caring, homely environment. n The childminder takes steps to ensure the ongoing suitability of her assistants. Regular supervisions take place and they take time to talk about the day. The childminder and her assistant attend statutory training courses, including paediatric first aid. However, they do not identify specific training courses which will help to develop their individual practice and raise outcomes for children. n The childminder weaves the individual care routines of children into the day and they are able to rest and sleep when they need to. Parents are encouraged to provide their child with a healthy packed lunch. Children sit together with the childminder and her assistant to eat. They talk about things they enjoy, such as swimming, and what they have been doing with their families. Children show

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need to do better?

respect towards each other and listen to what others have to say. n The childminder does not always display a positive attitude where she has concerns about children's development and behaviour. In some instances, she does not follow up her concerns with parents or gain information from them about the support their children require. This is a weakness in partnership working and affects her ability to provide the best possible care for all children and to secure additional support for children if needed. n Children spend time outdoors and benefit from fresh air and physical activity. They spend time in the garden where they access a range of wheeled toys and equipment and develop their ball skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder takes appropriate steps to ensure her home and garden are safe and secure. She completes daily visual risk assessments and children are unable to leave her home unsupervised. The childminder and her assistant know the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of abuse and neglect, including the wider issues, such as county lines and female genital mutilation. They are fully aware of the local referral procedures to follow if they have a concern about a child in their care. Children learn the fire evacuation procedure to ensure they understand what to do in the event of an emergency.

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Due date

16 June 2021 develop partnerships with parents to ensure timely sharing of information takes place in order to support children and parents more effectively 16/07/2021

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Due date

improve the planning of activities and ensure that learning intentions are appropriately targeted and implemented to enable children to make consistently good progress, especially in their speech and language 16/07/2021

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Due date

develop knowledge of how to adapt teaching to ensure clear differentiation of learning for children during planned activities. 16/07/2021

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should:

n develop procedures for identifying professional development opportunities for individuals to enhance their practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 250392 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10145126 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 28 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1988 and lives in Solihull, West Midlands. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with assistants and holds early years professional status.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector toured the childminder's setting and the areas used by the children. The childminder described how the environment and the curriculum are organised. 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 looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of assistants working in the setting. n The inspector took account of parents' written views during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

16 June 2021 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

16 June 2021 regulates and inspects to 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.

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