Childminder in Walsall

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not yet have a secure understanding of how to ensure children's safety and health. There are risks in the environment which children are exposed to. The childminder does not recognise these and, therefore, they are not removed or minimised. Children's health is compromised. Areas which children use, including the toilets, are not clean and hygienic for them. This does not promote children's good health and increases the risk of infection.

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The provision is inadequate

Children do not benefit from high-quality interactions. They are not supported to develop their attention and consequently move from one activity to another in quick succession. Children do not express a motivation to learn. They explore resources at a basic level. The childminder does not extend their learning effectively to build on their current capabilities. She does not challenge children suitably for their stage of development, which means they do not make sufficient progress. That said, children are happy in the childminder's care. They invite her to join them in play and seek her out for reassurance. The childminder provides opportunities for children to gain a range of experiences outside of her home. For example, children learn how to ride horses and visit different nature reserves, where they handle chicks and learn how to care for animals.

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need to do better?

n There are areas of the childminder's home which are not clean or hygienic for children to use. For example, used tissue is left on the toilet floor and intimate care items are placed in an open bin in areas where children are left unsupervised. This does not ensure children's good health. n The childminder's lack of understanding of what poses a risk to children means that she does not successfully identify risks in the environment. This impacts on children's safety. Beauty products and cleaning materials are left within reach of children. These are dangerous if sprayed or ingested. Children use these areas unsupervised and are, therefore, placed at risk of harm. n The childminder's teaching skills are not yet good. Although the childminder does join in with children's play, she does not provide high-quality interactions that support children's concentration development and helps them to stay engaged in learning. As a result, children quickly lose interest and do not benefit

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need to do better?

from the learning opportunities available to support them to make the progress they are capable of. n The childminder provides a range of resources for children to play with and plans some activities. However, all children access activities in the same way. Older children are not challenged further than younger children, even though they are more capable. This means that children do not extend their existing knowledge and skills.

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need to do better?

14 August 2024 n The childminder explains how she would identify delays in children's development. She has made links with external agencies, who she can contact for advice about how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She works closely with parents of children who speak English as an additional language. She learns key words in children's primary language to help her to meet their needs. She gathers information from parents about children's communication levels in their home language to help her identify any early delays in their communication development. n The childminder explains what she wants children to learn and has an understanding of the skills they need to develop to prepare them for their move to school. She provides opportunities for children to match colours and learn basic mathematical concepts through activities she plans. She supports children to dress themselves and use the toilet independently.

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need to do better?

n The childminder shows a commitment to improving her own knowledge and skills. She makes links with her local authority advisory team and ensures her mandatory training is up to date. n Parents are complimentary about the childminder. They appreciate the flexibility she offers and say their children are happy to attend. They receive regular communication about what children have been doing and work with the childminder to support their children through development milestones, such as toilet training.

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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

ensure all areas of the environment that children use are clean and hygienic to promote the good health of children 13/09/2024

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Due date

improve knowledge of how to recognise risks to children and ensure these are removed or minimised. 13/09/2024

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Due date

improve teaching skills so that children benefit from high-quality interactions which develop concentration and help them to stay engaged 04/10/2024

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Due date

ensure activities meet the learning needs of all children, so that more capable children are appropriately challenged. 04/10/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499385 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10343394 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 25 March 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Walsall. She operates from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 6 qualification. The childminder provides funded early education for two-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

14 August 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

14 August 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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