Childminder in Solihull

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 carry out risk assessments well enough to fully ensure that children are safe from harm. Children are left unsupervised at sleep time. They become upset and leave their sleeping area and make their way downstairs unattended. They roam freely around the house with access to possible hazards, such as steep concrete steps and inappropriate resources. Children are exposed to potential risks and therefore their safety is compromised. The childminder has a relaxed approach and does not provide children with opportunities that meet their needs or the requirements in the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. For example, children have little or no boundaries and do not follow the childminder's instructions. They are confused about what is happening next in their day and are not able to manage their behaviour effectively.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are sociable and enjoy interacting with other adults and children when they attend a stay-and-play session at the local community hall. They demonstrate their strong bond with the childminder as they seek her out in a busy room. The children explore the areas, such as the ball pool, and play with wheeled toys, trains and a swing

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not identify or minimise potential risks to children. For example, she fails to notice when children place objects in their mouths and does not act quickly enough to remove this choking hazard. Furthermore, the childminder does not model how to stay safe when she runs near a busy road while carrying a child in her arms. Children's safety is not assured. n The childminder does not supervise children well enough. At times, children are out of sight and hearing while she attends to other duties. This lack of supervision puts children at risk. n The childminder does not have systems in place to manage children's behaviour. Children are not encouraged to develop an awareness of the importance of following rules and boundaries to keep themselves safe. n Children's good health is not always promoted effectively. They play with toys, crawl on the floor and touch glue without being prompted to wash their hands

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need to do better?

before eating. n The children are very sociable; they are taken to regular stay-and-play sessions at the local community hall and are keen to walk to the stay-and-play session. They experience interactions with other children and families, which helps to support their social skills and self-belonging. n Children's independence is encouraged. The childminder gives them time to try new tasks for themselves. Children enjoy the opportunity to attempt to take their own shoes off.

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need to do better?

20 July 2022 n The childminder knows the children well. She provides activities and experiences that she knows they will enjoy. However, she does not plan enough opportunities to challenge children and promote their learning across all areas of learning and development. n The childminder notices unplanned learning opportunities. For example, when children find a bee in the kitchen sink, they talk about it being hungry and thirsty. The childminder engages the children and encourages them to think about what they can do to care for the bee or what it might need. The children show care and consideration towards the bee and say 'bye bee' as they move on to a different activity. n Parents are happy with the care that the childminder provides. They are aware of the childminder's approach to children's learning and speak of the progress their children have made.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not ensure that children are kept safe while in her care. This puts children at risk of injury and accidents. The childminder expresses her knowledge of the risks that children may encounter. However, she does not fully understand her responsibilities in supervising children and minimising risks to keep children consistently safe. That said, the childminder understands about the different signs and symptoms of possible abuse. She knows which professionals to contact should a concern arise. The childminder has recently completed training to refresh her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. She also ensures that the suitability of all adults on the premises is assessed and appropriate vetting checks are complete.

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Due date

take all reasonable steps to ensure children are not exposed to risks and demonstrate how identified risks are minimised and managed 24/08/2022

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Due date

implement strategies to effectively manage and promote positive behaviour and boundaries for children 24/08/2022

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Due date

20 July 2022 make sure arrangements for supervision of children meet their needs and ensure their safety, which includes always being within sight or hearing 24/08/2022

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Due date

ensure that children receive challenging and varied opportunities to support all areas of their learning and development. 24/08/2022

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should:

n help children to manage their self-care skills and to understand how to promote their own health and well-being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2520414 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10208043 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 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and is located in Meriden, on the outskirts of Coventry. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with relevant documentation on request. The inspector reviewed the evidence of the suitability of the individuals on the premises. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with parents' views, which were taken into account by the inspector.

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Inspection activities

20 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

20 July 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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