Childminder in Birmingham

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety and welfare is compromised because the childminder has not effectively identified or minimised all risks in the garden. Therefore, this leaves children exposed to an unsecure and unsafe outdoor play space. Risks include poorly maintained fencing with large gaps that children could get through into a neighbouring property. Children play in stagnant water, and, when they use the slide, they slide towards a concrete path which they could easily fall on. Despite the childminder being outside with the children for much of the time, there are times when she returns inside and has her back to them and cannot see what they are doing.

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The provision is inadequate

Children spend much of their time leading their own learning. They are active as they jump up and down, copying the actions of a moving toy. Children engage in some fun activities, such as listening to stories about bugs and going on a bug hunt. However, younger and less confident children often sit back during these experiences as more confident children take over. Children's behaviour is generally good, although, at times, some children's behaviour disrupts others. This leads to them becoming distracted with their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has implemented areas of the curriculum that focus on some of the seven areas learning. However, she sometimes has unrealistic expectations of what children know and need to learn next. For example, she focuses too heavily on teaching children phonics, which is above their level of understanding, rather than helping them socialise with their peers. n The quality of teaching can be variable. The childminder provides children with a small range of experiences that build on their communication skills. However, she does not fully understand children's emerging language development and often her expectations are too high. For example, she expects younger children to be able to speak in sentences before they are developmentally ready. This results in children losing focus and interest quickly in the activities. n Children explore the experiences on offer. They will sit and participate for a

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limited amount of time. However, at times the childminder's attention is taken away when more confident children take over. This means quieter children are unable to get the full experience and have their learning disrupted. n The childminder gets to know the children and their families well. Parents report they have some information shared with them about their children's care routines. However, they receive less information about their children's learning and development. Although children have been attending for some time, the childminder is yet to undertake observations of their learning and development and assess the progress they are making.

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need to do better?

7 June 2022 n The childminder sometimes teaches children about how to be healthy. For example, children learn about healthy and unhealthy food through familiar stories. However, children's hygiene practices are not consistent. Children do not always wash their hands before a meal. Younger children are not always supervised effectively to ensure they follow instructions when serving food. For example, children are observed to put the serving spoon in their mouths and, when other children serve their own snack, they use the same spoon. n The childminder works with parents and other professionals when supporting children with transition. She gathers some information to ensure children settle well into her care. n Children are encouraged to be respectful towards each other. The childminder reminds children to be kind. The childminder is caring in her approach towards children's intimate care routines. She ensures that children are given their

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privacy when having their nappies changed.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding is not fully assured as there are weaknesses in the childminder's risk assessments. Limited action is taken to minimise risks to children as they play. The childminder exposes children to potential risks with sun safety. She delays applying sun cream and does not encourage children to wear their hat. In other respects, the childminder has a suitable knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. She recognises her role in recording and referring any concerns about a child who may be at risk of harm. She is knowledgeable about the known indicators of child abuse and about which professionals to contact to report her concerns.

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Due date

ensure all areas of the premises are suitable and safe for children's use, with particular regard to the garden 29/06/2022

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of risk assessments, including protecting children from the sun 29/06/2022

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Due date

ensure children are adequately supervised at all times 29/06/2022

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Due date

7 June 2022 improve knowledge of child development and carry out observations and assessments to ensure activities are planned to support what children need to learn next. 01/08/2022

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Due date

implement hygiene practices to minimise potential risks and promote good health for children. 29/06/2022

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should:

n ensure that younger and less confident children are able to fully participate in the activities on offer n share information with parents about their children's learning and development to ensure they are kept informed of their progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2571425 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10239411 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 4 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Kings Heath. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out an observation and discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views and testimonies of the setting.

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Inspection activities

7 June 2022 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

7 June 2022 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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