Childminder in Wolverhampton

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

Children are generally very settled in the childminder's home. They develop warm relationships with the childminder and grow in confidence around new people, showing that they feel secure.

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The provision requires improvement

The quality of education that children receive is not yet good. Children are provided with some resources to play with. For example, they practise moving toy cars across the floor and use blocks to build a garage for their cars. The childminder helps children to practise their counting skills and colour recognition as they complete these tasks. Children show they can recognise different-coloured bricks and count confidently. However, their learning is limited to this. There are no other resources accessible to children so that they extend their learning further or make choices about what they want to do. Over time, children lose focus and begin to roll around on the floor. Children know how to turn on the television for themselves, and the childminder helps them to select a programme to watch. Children spend long periods of time watching television, which hinders the progress they are capable of making in their learning during their day.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder supports children to develop their independence, particularly in relation to their own self-care. She reminds children to think about when they might need to use the bathroom and supports them to wash their hands after using the toilet. She respects children's privacy during these times but remains nearby to offer supervision and support when needed.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has identified some learning intentions for children in her care. She spends time observing children and has some understanding of their current interests and stages of development. However, this information is not yet used effectively. Next steps identified for children's learning are too challenging. The childminder does not give priority to supporting children's development within the prime areas of learning. This means that children lack knowledge and skills they need to sequence their learning and make good progress in their development. n The childminder recognises the importance of children being outdoors and provides daily opportunities for this. Children practise their physical skills as they climb up steps to push cars down a slide. They enjoy walks in the local area to look at the world around them. n Children develop some early mathematical skills. The childminder encourages

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need to do better?

children to speak about size. Children demonstrate an understanding of concepts of words such as 'big' and 'small' as they make comparisons between objects. Children are provided with opportunities to count objects during their time with

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need to do better?

12 October 2023 the childminder. n The childminder talks to parents and takes account of their wishes for children's care and learning. She is aware that some children also attend other settings. However, partnership working is not yet fully effective. The childminder is unclear about what children are being supported to learn outside of her care. She does not provide clear guidance or support to parents to help provide continuity in children's care and support their learning. n Children's behaviour is variable. They start their day happy and enthusiastic. However, over time, children become less motivated to learn. When they finish their activities, there is not enough opportunity for children to move on to something new. This results in children showing some challenging behaviours. The childminder is not consistent in providing messages to children that help them to fully understand what is expected of them so that they keep themselves

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need to do better?

and others safe. n The childminder has an inclusive attitude and welcomes everybody to her setting. She has a secure understanding about how to offer support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder understands how to gain advice and support from other professionals, when needed, to help meet children's individual needs. n The childminder maintains some appropriate and required documents. However, she has not ensured that she maintains accurate records of children's full names and hours of attendance. The childminder is aware of when specific children are in her care, but she does not fully understand why these records are necessary for the safeguarding of children. n The childminder has kept up to date with all mandatory training. She receives some updates and information through an external organisation. However, the childminder has not extended training and professional development

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need to do better?

opportunities to consider how to support children's learning and development to help improve the quality of education that children receive.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues. She is aware of signs that could indicate that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder has an understanding of the appropriate procedure to follow if a concern arises about the safety of a child. She knows what to do if an allegation is made against herself or another adult. The childminder is alert to risks to children's safety. She is prompt in identifying any hazards and takes action immediately to keep children safe. The childminder has maintained a full and relevant paediatric first-aid qualification, which helps to ensure children's safety in the event of an emergency.

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Due date

maintain accurate records of children's full names and hours of attendance 31/10/2023

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Due date

ensure that assessment is used purposefully to identify and plan for what children need to learn next so that their learning is sequenced and they make progress in their development 30/11/2023

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Due date

ensure that there is an effective two-way flow of information with parents and other settings children attend to provide continuity in children's care and learning. 30/11/2023

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should:

n embed consistent strategies for managing children's behaviour so that they fully understand how to behave to keep themselves and others safe n make better use of training and professional development opportunities to enhance the learning programmes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362076 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 10310479 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 6 Date of previous inspection 1 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Wolverhampton. The childminder opens Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 9am and 3pm until 6pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and from 7.30am until 6pm on Thursdays.

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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 childminder and inspector completed a learning walk to understand how the provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching, indoors and outdoors, to assess the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability.

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Inspection activities

12 October 2023 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

12 October 2023 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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