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 have sufficient knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children. She does not ensure that robust procedures are implemented to promote children's welfare. The childminder is not consistent in her approach to behaviour. Children do not receive the support they need to learn what is expected of them. Nevertheless, children are generally content in the childminder's care. They form attachments to her and the other children in her care.

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The provision is inadequate

At times, children amuse themselves with the resources available. They make marks as they colour in pictures to help develop later writing skills. Children develop some physical skills as they play with balls in the garden or manipulate materials. However, children do not benefit from a broad enough range of resources and activities to excite and motivate them to play and learn. The childminder does not plan sufficiently for children's learning. She does not establish what children already know and can do or give enough consideration to what children need to learn next. As a result, any learning is incidental, and children do not make the progress of which they are capable.

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need to do better?

n Although the childminder completes some required training, she does not demonstrate that she has the knowledge and skills to keep children safe and promote their learning. The childminder does not have sufficient understanding of safeguarding. She fails to implement robust procedures to protect children when allegations are made against adults in the home. n The childminder does not keep a record of all the required information about children when they join the setting. She does not maintain a daily record of attendance. This compromises the welfare of children. n Children do not receive the support and guidance they need to understand about behaviour and boundaries. For example, children ignore the childminder when she repeatedly tells them they must walk and not ride toys home from nursery. When children continue to ignore her, she says they can ride them. The childminder is not consistent in her approach. This means that children do not

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need to do better?

learn what is expected of them. n The childminder's educational programme is too weak. She does not have a good enough understanding of how to provide a variety of interesting activities and resources to engage children in play and learning. Too many activities are mundane and lack inspiration. Children lack the motivation to learn. n The childminder's understanding of observation and assessment is poor. She does not carry out regular observations and assessments of children's learning. This means she does not know or plan for what children need to learn next. This hinders the amount of progress children can make in their learning and

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need to do better?

28 June 2024 development. n Parents receive some information from the childminder. She sends daily messages and photos of children as they play. However, the childminder does not ensure that sufficient learning information is shared with parents or practitioners at other settings children attend to support continuity of care and learning. n The childminder helps to promote children's health. She encourages children to follow hygienic practices, such as handwashing. Children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise. They play in the childminder's garden or go on walks to the local park.

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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

develop knowledge and skills to fully understand all aspects of the role and responsibilities required in order to provide good-quality early years provision 16/08/2024

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, with particular regard to dealing with allegations 16/08/2024

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Due date

implement robust procedures in the event of any allegations against adults in the home 16/08/2024

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Due date

keep a record of all required information about children, including their full name, date of birth, name and address of every parent and/or carer who is known to the childminder and information about who has parental responsibility for the child 16/08/2024

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Due date

28 June 2024 maintain a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance 16/08/2024

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Due date

implement consistent procedures to manage children's behaviour to help children understand what is expected of them 16/08/2024

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Due date

devise and implement an educational programme, which consistently motivates and engages children in fun and purposeful play 16/08/2024

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Due date

use observations and assessments of children's learning to plan for what children need to learn next 16/08/2024

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Due date

ensure systems are in place to promote a two-way flow of information with parents and staff at other settings children attend, to help build on learning which takes place elsewhere. 16/08/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2776436 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10356697 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2024 and lives in Solihull. The childminder operates from 9am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays.

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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. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about 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

28 June 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

28 June 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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