Childminder in Solihull

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children are at risk due to the childminder's poor implementation of safeguarding practice and procedures. The childminder does not have high enough expectations for children. Children do not benefit from a wide range of choice in their play. They do not have enough opportunities to choose what they want to play with. This is because the childminder and her assistants put activities out one at a time and then tidy it away before putting out another one. This does not provide children with enough opportunities to build on their growing independence and to motivate them to play and learn.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite this, children are happy in the childminder's care. Throughout the COVID- 19 lockdown period, the childminder and her assistants kept in contact with children and families. For example, they shared stories, songs and activities online. Because the childminder had maintained regular contact, children settled quickly back into the setting. They form close bonds with the childminder and her assistants and demonstrate that they are emotionally secure. Children behave well. They are attentive and follow simple instructions. Children develop sound physical skills. They enjoy ball games and manoeuvre their bodies well to throw and catch balls or negotiate around cones. Early mark-making skills are emerging as children make marks with crayons.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is providing care which should be registered with Ofsted as childcare on domestic premises. She is not registered as providing this care as she is currently registered as a childminder. This is an offence. The childminder has not ensured that Ofsted are aware of all adults working in the home. This means that suitability checks have not been undertaken for these adults. This compromises the safety and welfare of children. n Procedures regarding the use of mobile phones with cameras are unsafe. Adults working with children use their personal mobile phones to take photographs of children to upload to the setting's online system. However, this gives adults the opportunity to take photographs of children without the knowledge of others. The childminder has not implemented an effective mobile phone policy to keep children safe. n The childminder provides appropriate supervision for her assistants and they are

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happy in their roles. She supports them to undertake higher qualifications to develop their practice further. n The childminder and her assistants know children well. They have a sound understanding about what children know and what they need to learn next. Despite this, not enough support is given to enhance children's learning, including children who may have special educational needs and children who are

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24 September 2021 in receipt of additional funding. n The childminder's curriculum is not varied or stimulating enough. Throughout the day, the childminder and her assistants provide children with resources and activities. However, the range of activities and experiences they offer is not wide enough to fully engage or motivate children. At other times, children spend time watching television, which reduces the time they have to engage in fun and purposeful play. n Not enough consideration is given to meeting children's individual needs. The childminder does not provide enough support for developing children's independence, particularly in respect of toileting. Children use potties for toileting and do not have the opportunity to progress to using the toilet when they demonstrate that they are ready. n Firm partnerships with parents are in place. The childminder shares consistent information about children to help parents to build on children's learning at

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home. n Children benefit from healthy meals and snacks. However, the childminder does not implement robust practice to reduce cross-infection, including the risk of COVID-19. Children share the same bar of soap and hand towels, which leads to an increased risk of virus transmission. n The childminder and her assistants manage children's behaviour well. Children know what is expected of them. They follow simple rules and are cooperative with adults and each other. n Appropriate support is given to promote children's communication, language and literacy development. The childminder shares books and stories with children. She asks them questions about the story and encourages them to identify and talk about characters in the books.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has not provided Ofsted with the required information about all adults working in the home. This means that their suitability is not assured. The childminder does not implement an effective mobile phone policy. This puts children at risk of harm. The childminder and her assistants have a sound understanding of the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about children. They recognise the possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect, including those relating to wider safeguarding issues. The childminder and her assistants are aware of the procedures to follow in the event of any allegations or concerns being raised about adults working with children.

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Due date

provide Ofsted with the necessary information for suitability checks to be completed for all adults working on the premises 15/10/2021

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Due date

devise and implement an effective policy for the safe use of mobile phones and cameras 15/10/2021

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Due date

improve hygiene procedures to minimise the risk of cross-infection, giving particular consideration to the risk of COVID-19 15/10/2021

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Due date

ensure children's individual needs are met in respect of developing choice and independence, with particular regard to promoting toilet training. 15/10/2021

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Due date

ensure children benefit from a wide and varied curriculum with a range of learning experiences to consistently motivate and engage children in fun and purposeful play. 05/11/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542297 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10208741 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 29 Date of previous inspection 15 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Shirley. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. She works with two assistants.

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Inspection activities

n This inspection was carried out following the risk assessment process. 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 took that into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk across all areas of the provision to understand how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector spoke with the childminder's assistants and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults working in the childminder's home.

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Inspection activities

24 September 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

24 September 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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