Savage Joanna Kathleen

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children are at risk of harm because the childminder does not carry out robust risk assessments to keep children safe. She does not plan how to meet the needs of all children effectively when returning from outings, meaning that the supervision of children is compromised.

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The provision is inadequate

Children spend their time engaged in self-directed play. They choose from the range of resources accessible to them. Children spend time playing with cars and building with blocks alongside their peers. Older children play independently with card games. However, the childminder does not use her knowledge of what children need to learn next in order to extend their learning. Therefore, they are not supported to make good enough progress in their development.

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The provision is inadequate

That said, the childminder has high regard for supporting children's personal, social and emotional development. Children are generally happy and settled in the childminder's care. They show high levels of confidence. The childminder helps children to become independent. For example, she encourages younger children to put on their own coats. The childminder encourages them to persevere when they find it difficult and offers new ideas to help them do it themselves. Children then show a sense of pride in their achievement.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not kept her knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' up to date. She is not aware of matters that she must notify to Ofsted and has failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event. This is an offence. n The childminder has not notified Ofsted of changes to the roles of household members, which includes working as an assistant. Children are sometimes left alone with adults who have not had all of their suitability checks completed and are not yet deemed to be suitable to work with children. This means that children are not safeguarded effectively. n The childminder lacks knowledge and understanding of how to carry out robust risk assessment. She has not ensured that she is able to balance the care and supervision of all children effectively during outings, which puts their safety at risk. n The childminder has some understanding of what she wants children to learn.

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need to do better?

However, the implementation of this is not effective. For example, she explains her intentions for children to learn to manage their own needs, recognise numbers and write letters. While children do have some opportunities to manage their own needs, she does not provide enough experiences to teach them other skills. This impacts on the progress children make in preparation for the next

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need to do better?

6 October 2021 stage in their learning. n The childminder does not maintain records of the required progress check at age two. Although the childminder knows children well, she does not use her knowledge of what children need to learn next to plan meaningful learning experiences for children. This hinders the amount of progress children make in their learning and development. n Children generally behave well. They demonstrate an understanding of the childminder's expectations of them. For example, they know where to stop on outings to ensure their safety and they sit down when eating snack. However, children are not provided with enough stimulating activities and are, therefore, not consistently motivated to learn. n Parents and children speak positively about their experiences with the childminder. Children say that they like coming to the childminder's home and enjoy playing in her garden. Parents comment that the childminder is

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need to do better?

professional and praise her caring nature. n The childminder builds positive relationships with children and gets to know them well. However, the childminder does not ensure that she provides a tailored learning programme to meet the individual needs of all children. As a result, children do not make good enough progress. n The childminder lacks knowledge and understanding of how to support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. She does not know how to access support for children who may need it. This means that these children may be at risk of falling further behind in their learning. n The childminder has failed to ensure that she maintains accurate records of children's hours of attendance. This impacts on how children are safeguarded.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has not notified Ofsted of individuals who have sole care of children so that the necessary checks can be completed to ensure their suitability. The childminder does not undertake appropriate risk assessments to ensure that children are safe and supervised effectively at all times. However, the childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures. She is able to identify signs and symptoms of possible abuse or neglect and is alert to signs of wider child protection issues, such as abuse that is specific to females. The childminder understands the procedures to report child protection concerns about children or adults.

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Due date

provide Ofsted with the relevant information about any persons looking after children so that the necessary checks can be completed to ensure their suitability 20/10/2021

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Due date

implement robust risk assessment to ensure that any risks to children's health or safety are identified and action is taken to remove or minimise risks in a timely manner 20/10/2021

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of how to carry out effective risk assessment to ensure the safety of all children 20/10/2021

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Due date

ensure that children are supervised effectively at all times so that they are always within sight or hearing 20/10/2021

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Due date

improve the key-person system to ensure that children receive tailored learning that meets their individual needs 20/10/2021

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Due date

improve the arrangements in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities 20/10/2021

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Due date

maintain an accurate daily record of the names of children being cared for and their hours of attendance. 20/10/2021

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Due date

improve the use of planning so that children receive high-quality, challenging and enjoyable experiences which considers their individual needs, interests and development 12/11/2021

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Due date

6 October 2021 ensure that a progress check is completed for all children between the ages of two and three years, which provides a short written summary of the child's development in the prime areas of learning and identifies any strengths or areas where the child's progress is less than expected. 12/11/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228266 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10209675 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 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 5 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in the Sutton Coldfield area of Birmingham. She operates from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk to gather information about how the provision and curriculum are organised. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation to evaluate the impact of teaching on children's learning. n Parents and children spoke to the inspector and gave their views of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching to assess the impact of this on children's learning. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability.

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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

6 October 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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