Childminder, Out-of school day care in Birmingham

This provision does not meet requirements

A number of safeguarding and welfare requirements are not met, and this compromises children's health and welfare. Despite this, children are safely escorted by the childminder from the local school. They arrive happy and are confident and keen to take part in their daily discussion time. For example, children take it in turns to stand up and tell each other about what they most like. They are eager to ask questions to find out more about each other. Children are respectful of each other and are good listeners and show high levels of engagement during discussions.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's home and their interests are supported well. For example, some children use wipe clean boards and take it in turns to draw each other. Others are eager to use video drawing tutorials to draw famous people and popular characters. They enjoy the childminder's company because she shows a genuine interest in what children say. For example, children talk about their favourite films and characters in detail with the childminder. They are free to choose what they want to do. For example, children work well together and share as they make complex structures with the construction toys.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. In particular, she has poor knowledge of the information and records required to ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting. This compromises children's health and welfare. n Children's health is not assured. The childminder does not obtain parents' written permission for any medication administered to children. In addition, the record of accidents does not include sufficient detail of the injury sustained. n The childminder does not obtain all the required information when children first start at the setting. For example, she does not ask parents or record information about who holds parental responsibility for children. In addition, she has a complaints procedure that she shares with parents. However, she does not know that she needs to keep a written record of any complaints, and their outcomes.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not keep a daily record of the hours of children's attendance, as required, and this compromises children's safety. n Parents report they are very happy with the service provided. Their children are happy and thoroughly enjoy attending. They are provided with information about the service the childminder provides and kept up to date through daily discussions and emails. Parents are consulted regularly and complete feedback questionnaires, and their views and opinions are acted upon. The childminder

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need to do better?

4 November 2022 has daily discussions with children about their preferences and they are confident to ask for what they want and like. n Children's personal, social and emotional development is supported well. The childminder provides a nurturing and relaxed environment for children after school. She takes the time to get to know each child's unique personalities and preferences and provides well for their needs. Children behave well and show care and concern for others and easily negotiate as they play and take turns. n The childminder also works as a lunchtime supervisor at the school the children attend. She has an effective working relationship with staff at the school and information is shared to help support children's emotional well-being and education. The childminder supports children with reading and completing their homework and provides fun literacy and mathematics activities. n The childminder helps children share information about their families and to

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need to do better?

respect their cultural and religious differences. For example, children talk about their cultural foods and the countries their families are from. They are encouraged to have open discussions about gender and disability and any negative stereotypes are challenged. n Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active outdoors in the garden and visit the local park. Children benefit from a range of fresh fruits and vegetables and learn about the benefits of healthy eating.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has failed to implement numerous safeguarding and welfare requirements in relation to the information and records required to assure children's welfare and health. Despite this, the childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs of abuse and the procedures to follow if she has a concern. She prepares the environment daily to ensure her home is suitable and safe. She understands the importance of sharing information with other settings that the children attend to help safeguard them. The childminder teaches children about road safety and they learn to respect their bodies and others' personal space.

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Due date

improve knowledge of the statutory requirements in regards to the information and records required to ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting 14/11/2022

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Due date

4 November 2022 obtain parents' written permission for each medication administered to children 07/11/2022

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Due date

ensure the written record of accidents includes the detail of the injury sustained 07/11/2022

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Due date

ensure the daily record of children being cared for on the premises includes their hours of attendance 07/11/2022

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Due date

ensure children's records include information about any other person who has parental responsibility for children 07/11/2022

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Due date

keep a written record of any complaints, and their outcomes. 14/11/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2575434 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10250899 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in the Great Barr area of Birmingham. She operates all year round after school from 3.25pm to 6pm and provides holiday care from 8.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This is the first 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 the evaluation of the setting. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk together to check the safety of the premises and to gather information about the experiences provided. n The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's interactions during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's experiences. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Inspection activities

4 November 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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