Childminder, Out-of school day care in Walsall

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Good 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 is compromised due to significant weaknesses in the childminder's knowledge of the statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage. Therefore, children's safety cannot be assured.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder's curriculum does not support children to make good progress in all areas of learning. Her teaching is variable and is not always adapted to what children know and can do.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite weaknesses, children settle well. They are happy and content in the routine, and receive choices in what they want to play with, as well as where. Children develop secure relationships with the childminder and other members of her family. They demonstrate good behaviours and respect for others. For example, older children assist younger peers when they need support with their hand-to-eye coordination. They hold the fishing rod still; this helps younger children to hook the pretend fish.

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The provision is inadequate

Children develop good physical skills. For example, they focus their attention on small movements as they practise scissor skills and cut paper. Children have time to explore new skills. They develop independence and confidence in their movements. Older children twist pipe cleaners with a desire to make three- dimensional bumblebees. Together they discuss their creations and decide what colours they want to use. Children are sociable and they create their own fun.

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need to do better?

n Unsafe hygiene and care practices put children's health and well-being at risk. When assisting children's personal care needs, the childminder lacks vigilance. For example, she cleans children's faces with antibacterial wipes. Children's safety is further compromised as the childminder does not rectify the error following her awareness of the mistake. n The childminder has attended basic first-aid training. She has a first-aid kit in the home and arrangements for recording incidents are in place. However, she does not hold a relevant paediatric first-aid qualification. Therefore, children's safety and well-being cannot be assured due to procedures in the case of an emergency not being guaranteed as safe or effective. n Children's safety and welfare is compromised because the childminder has failed to obtain all the required suitability checks for all people living in her home, including herself. Although, she has ensured everyone over the age of 16 living

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need to do better?

at her address has an enhanced criminal record check, she has neglected to provide the information that Ofsted require to carry out all other suitability checks.

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need to do better?

19 July 2022 n Children benefit from respectful relationships. For example, children develop perseverance as the childminder supports them to put on their own shoes. On arrival into the home, children are warmly greeted by other family members who listen and show interest in children's experiences. These positive interactions ensure children develop a secure sense of belonging. n The childminder undertakes assessments of children's development. However, she does not plan fully for an ambitious curriculum which provides children with continuous opportunities to challenge and build on what they know and can do. Furthermore, learning intentions at times are pitched too high. For example, children are guided to spell words before they fully understand letters and their sounds. This does not help children to make good progress in their communication, language and literacy development. n Parents speak positively about the childminder, however, they identify that they

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would benefit from a more-effective approach to working together. The childminder has not yet fully established a two-way flow of information with parents, schoolteachers and other professionals. For example, on entry to the setting, the childminder does not ask parents what the children know. This negatively impacts on her understanding of and planning for children's starting points. n Children demonstrate good behaviours through participation in activities. They have an ability to shift between playing and learning, to listening and being attentive. Children respond positively to the childminder. They follow simple instructions. For example, when young children use scissors, they follow guidance to ensure safety. Children demonstrate high levels of pride in their achievements. For example, they smile and open their eyes wide in amazement. n Despite child protection training, there are gaps in the childminder's knowledge

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need to do better?

of safeguarding. This puts children at potential risk. The childminder can reflect on some strengths and weaknesses in her practice. However, she has not fully considered how to enhance her professional development to drive improvement.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety and welfare is compromised because the childminder does not demonstrate secure knowledge of all safeguarding issues, including radicalisation, extremism and county lines. The childminder has sufficient knowledge of the categories of abuse and key indicators for concern. She knows to report to the relevant agencies should she have concerns about another adult living in the household. The childminder does not have a relevant first-aid qualification. This means children's welfare cannot be assured while in the home or on outings. The childminder holds the correct type of car insurance policy to operate a collection service for children.

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Due date

obtain knowledge and understanding of all relevant safeguarding issues and guidance, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance and county lines, to ensure indicators of abuse can be identified 12/08/2022

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Due date

provide the relevant information to Ofsted to obtain the required suitability checks for all people who live in the household 12/08/2022

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Due date

obtain a relevant paediatric first-aid certificate to ensure children's safety 12/08/2022

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Due date

take steps to improve awareness of potential risks and hazards when supporting children's personal care routines 12/08/2022

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Due date

improve information sharing with parents, school staff and other professionals to ensure children's care and learning are consistently supported 31/08/2022

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Due date

improve the use of planning so that children are consistently provided with challenging experiences adapted to their current level of understanding from the outset. 31/08/2022

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should:

n make the most of professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge, teaching and children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2532962 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10215142 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Birmingham and operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant level 2 qualification and provides funded education for three-year-old children.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation. n The childminder and the inspector completed a tour of the premises. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children throughout the day, and evaluated the impact on children's learning and experiences. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. The views of parents were considered by the inspector through verbal discussions and telephone conversations. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including children's registers.

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Inspection activities

19 July 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

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