Childminder in Birmingham

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not ensure that children are kept safe. Children's safety and welfare are compromised because of weaknesses in safeguarding knowledge and procedures. Adults whose suitability has not been checked have unsupervised access to children. In addition, vehicles used to transport children do not have the required business insurance in place. The childminder does not devise and implement an ambitious and sequenced educational programme to help continuously build on children's existing skills. As a result, although children make some progress in their learning and development, they do not make the progress of which they are capable.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite these weaknesses, children are relaxed in the childminder's company. She is warm and caring, and they form close bonds with her. Children take part in a range of activities that are based on their interests. For example, children develop their imagination as they play with dolls. They prepare meals and put the 'babies' down to sleep. They explore different textures hidden in wooden pieces. Children comment that their favourite one is the soft one which 'feels like carpet'. Children develop their small-muscle skills through exploring the toys on offer. For example, they open and close locks and fixings on a board. They complete jigsaw puzzles. This also helps to develop their hand-to-eye coordination.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not notified Ofsted about the appointment of a new assistant. She has not provided Ofsted with the details of the assistant, as required. This means that the relevant suitability checks have not been completed. The childminder does not ensure that assistants whose suitability has not been checked do not have unsupervised access to children. This compromises the welfare of children. n The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge and understanding of safeguarding to be able to identify when children may be at risk. Safeguarding records are not kept meticulously or accurately completed. The childminder does not ensure that appropriate insurance cover is in place for vehicles she transports children in. This compromises the safety and welfare of children. n The childminder devises a basic educational programme. Children are generally occupied and amuse themselves with the toys and resources on offer. However,

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need to do better?

the educational programme is not strong enough. It is not tailored to meet the individual needs of children attending. For example, the childminder focuses on children's knowledge of numbers and shapes before they are secure in their language skills. This impacts on the progress children make in their learning and development. n The childminder has a general understanding about what children know, like and

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need to do better?

31 January 2024 can do. She carries out some observations and assessments of children's learning. However, she does not use this information precisely enough to plan for what children need to learn next. As a result, children do not have the opportunity to build sufficiently on what they already know and can do. n The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language. She understands the importance of working closely with parents to gain as much information as she can about children's interests and development when they start with her. This has a positive impact on children because they feel welcomed into the home as they begin to learn English. n Children engage in some activities to develop their early writing skills. They use pens and pencils to draw pictures. Children proudly show the childminder their drawings of 'funny faces'. The childminder praises their achievements, which

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need to do better?

boosts their self-esteem. n The childminder creates a calm and caring atmosphere. She promotes some independence. Children know to clean their hands before eating and take their shoes off when they arrive. The childminder encourages children to play with each other and develop their turn-taking skills. As a result, children behave well. n Sound partnerships with parents are in place. The childminder regularly speaks with parents to share and receive information about children's care. She talks to parents about children's routines and how they have been during the day. This helps to establish some continuity of care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

provide Ofsted with the required information to undertake suitability checks on any assistants 15/03/2024

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Due date

ensure that anyone whose suitability has not been checked does not have unsupervised contact with the children being cared for 01/02/2024

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Due date

31 January 2024 ensure that appropriate insurance is in place for any vehicles used to transport children 01/02/2024

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding to identify when children may be at risk of harm 15/03/2024

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Due date

maintain accurate records for the safe and efficient running of the setting, with particular regard to recording robust safeguarding information 15/03/2024

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Due date

devise and implement a sequenced and ambitious educational programme to consistently motivate children to play and learn 15/03/2024

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Due date

use information gained from assessments of children's learning to plan more precisely for what children need to learn next. 15/03/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536768 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10332070 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 15 Date of previous inspection 9 December 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. The childminder operates from 7am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays. She holds an approved 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder discussed her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector observed the children and the childminder and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

31 January 2024 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

31 January 2024 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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