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 Met

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The provision is inadequate

Children's welfare is placed at significant risk. The childminder does not have the appropriate knowledge of safeguarding to keep children safe. That said, she has identified the risks in the home to ensure children are kept safe when they play. Children are provided with some activities which allow them to explore the marks they make in paint. However, poor interaction from the childminder means children do not have their knowledge extended to progress their development. Children learn about other cultures and festivals, and the importance of being part of a wider community. However, the childminder has poor knowledge of the early years foundation stage, meaning children are not provided with age-appropriate activities.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder is not consistent in her approach to help children to understand clear boundaries for their behaviour. For example, if a child hurts another child, they are simply told 'no'. The childminder does not explain to children why their behaviour is not acceptable. Therefore, they are unable to develop a good understanding of the consequences of their actions.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not consistently interact with the children or respond to them. For example, when using a brush to make marks in paint, children look to the childminder to seek praise but she does not provide anything back in response.

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need to do better?

n The curriculum is poorly designed due to the childminder's lack of knowledge of the requirements with the early years foundation stage. The childminder does not plan suitable activities for children. She has a poor understanding of what areas should be focused on to ensure children have the foundations for their future learning. For example, two-year-olds are focusing on developing mathematical skills when they are unable to communicate their needs. n The childminder does not ensure accurate assessments are carried out. She does not understand what information should be obtained for the progress check at age two. This is due to the outdated information she is currently using to reference children's development. The childminder has not accessed any training to develop her knowledge further on the changes to the requirements. n Parents speak kindly of the childminder. They share that their children are happy

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need to do better?

to attend. Parents say they are given some information about their child and their learning. The childminder does not gather enough information about what children know and can already do when they start. She lacks understanding of the importance of the support that children who speak English as an additional language need. This ultimately impacts on the quality of learning provided for them to help them make good progress.

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need to do better?

8 June 2022 n The childminder does have a good relationship with the children. She is kind and caring. However, she does not use health and hygiene routines well to support children's understanding of the importance of self-care routines and managing their personal needs. For example, children wash their hands for snack or clean their face after eating with little or no instruction on the reason why. They are also prevented from helping when they want to put items in the bin following their own nappy change. Although children are provided with home-cooked and nutritional meals limited discussions take place about the benefits of healthy eating. This is because the childminder does not sit with them when they eat. n The childminder does not prepare children for transition to school well. Her understanding of what children need to learn next to support them to go to school is poor. The childminder has not recognised the importance of the skills

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need to do better?

required to ensure children are ready for the next transition. n The childminder has plans to develop the garden to provide children with opportunities to grow fruit and vegetables. She is currently not using the garden. Children go to the park to ensure they have time to be physically active. The childminder recognises the importance of children having the time to move their bodies and have exercise. n The quality of teaching is not consistent. She does not always provide enough challenge in the activities she offers to develop and extend children's understanding and learning. That said, at times, the childminder asks questions to support children's language development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has weak knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. She can explain what the four types of abuse are and possible signs to indicate children may be at risk of harm. The training she has attended has not equipped her to fully understand the potential risks to children. The childminder has no understanding of county lines or the 'Prevent' duty to enable her to respond appropriately to concerns. In addition, she does not keep Ofsted informed of who regularly stays at the home, to enable suitability checks to be completed. The childminder does ensure the environment has been assessed to minimise any risks in the home.

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Due date

gain a better knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and how to protect children from harm 06/07/2022

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Due date

8 June 2022 ensure a suitable understanding is gained of how to support children who speak English as an additional language 06/07/2022

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Due date

obtain information from parents about children's current knowledge on entry, and use this information to promote their learning and development 06/07/2022

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Due date

gain knowledge of the assessment process; with specific regard to the progress check at age two 06/07/2022

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Due date

provide children with clear and consistent expectations and boundaries to support their understanding of behaviour 06/07/2022

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Due date

ensure Ofsted is informed of any changes to persons living on the premises 29/06/2022

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Due date

obtain appropriate skills and knowledge of the early years foundation stage, to ensure a range of appropriate activities are planned for all children 27/07/2022

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Due date

gain a better understanding of what children need to know and learn, to prepare them for the transition on to school 29/06/2022

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Due date

teach children about the importance of self-care routines and managing their personal needs to fully promote their understanding of the benefits of good health and hygiene routines. 29/06/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341751 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10116108 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 3 Date of previous inspection 13 October 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives with her husband, who is a registered childminder, in Harbourne. The childminder operates all year round from 6am until 10pm Monday to Sunday. She holds an early years qualification at level 5.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. 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 joint observations with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to a parent during the inspection and took account of their views and written testimonies.

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Inspection activities

8 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

8 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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