Childminder in Birmingham

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not ensure that all areas of her home are safe for children to attend. Children are not provided with a learning environment which consistently promotes their safety and well-being.

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The provision is inadequate

Children have formed close relationships with the childminder, who is caring, kind and attentive towards them. Children readily go to the childminder for comfort and reassurance, and she responds affectionately with cuddles and kind words. Children freely explore the play environment indoors. They enjoy play with the childminder and their peers. For example, children role play as firefighters, dressing up in jackets and hats and putting out the fire with an extinguisher.

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The provision is inadequate

Children behave well. They respond to the childminder's reminders to use good manners, occasionally remember to say 'thank you', and learn how to take turns. However, children are not effectively supported to learn how to keep themselves safe as there are potential risks to children in areas of the premises, especially the garden. Children gain some of the skills they need in preparation for their future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not routinely check all areas of her home robustly enough to ensure that children are not exposed to risks. As a result, unsafe items have not been identified and removed. Not all areas of the premises are safe and suitable to provide childcare and for children to attend. The potential consequences of these risks to children significantly compromises their safety and well-being and has an impact on their emotional security. n The childminder has a clear intent for what she wants children to learn in the setting. She uses children's interests and her knowledge of each child to plan activities and experiences which help children to continually build on what they already know and can do. However, the quality of teaching and learning for children's personal development is compromised, as the childminder does not ensure that children are effectively protected from harm. n Children develop some independence; they competently wash their hands with

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little support needed. Children chop their own fruit at snack time with increasing control. The childminder provides children with a range of fruit to taste and talk about. Children recall squeezing lemons to taste the juice earlier in the day and remember that it tasted sour. n The childminder promotes speech and language development well. She uses her good questioning skills, together with clear narration, during play. Children speak confidently with the childminder, particularly during role play. For example, they use a doctor's resource kit to check the childminder's heartbeat,

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26 May 2022 teeth and ears. They recall their own past experiences and talk about what happened when they went to visit the doctor. The childminder asks children what each item is for, and children readily explain and use the tools to demonstrate. n Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported to acquire new language through a range of stories and songs. The childminder also provides children with opportunities to use their home language through familiar rhymes and the use of words and phrases she has gained to support their understanding. This helps children to feel welcome at the childminder's home. n Children gain some knowledge of people in our communities and the wider world through a range of books and by celebrating different festivals. For example, for Jubilee celebrations children are keen to show visitors a picture of the Queen and the portraits they make of her using a range of materials as part of a

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sticking activity. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to experience play with larger groups of children, such as at local 'stay and play' sessions. Children also enjoy trips to the library to choose books to take home to share with their parents and carers. The childminder uses this opportunity to work with parents to continue to build on children's learning at home. n Parents say their children are happy. They report on how welcoming the childminder is and that they are happy with the information they receive about their children's care and learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not check all areas of her premises robustly enough to ensure that children are not exposed to risks of harm or the consequences of these risks. The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted and the other appropriate agencies of a significant event, which could affect her suitability to provide care to children, which is an offence. That said, the childminder does demonstrate a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She knows the local procedures to follow in the event of concerns about children or if an allegation is made against her. The childminder ensures her paediatric first-aid certificate and knowledge are kept up to date.

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Due date

26 May 2022 improve risk assessment for all areas of the premises, so that it is robust enough to ensure that children are not exposed to risks, or the consequences of risks, at all times 22/06/2022

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Due date

make sure that all areas of the premises are safe and suitable to provide childcare and for children to attend. 22/06/2022

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Due date

make sure that all children are provided with a learning environment that consistently promotes their emotional well-being and ensures that they feel safe. 07/09/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2555694 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10243115 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Bordesley Green, Birmingham. She operates from 8am to 6pm all year round, excluding bank holidays and family holidays. She has a suitable early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk discussion together to discuss the organisation and intent of the curriculum and how the environment is arranged. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching throughout the inspection and considered the impact this has on children's learning. A joint evaluation of the quality of teaching during an activity took place between the childminder and the inspector. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from the written information provided. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions about the leadership of the setting and discussed

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how the setting is organised. The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of staff working at the setting. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider.

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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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