Childminder in Cheshire West and ChesterOfsted inspection, 20 Jan 2015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 January 2015 13 July 2009

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not have a secure knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. For example, she is not aware of the action to take if an allegation is made against herself or a member of her family.  The childminder does not identify risks effectively and take appropriate action to minimise these. This means that children's safety and well-being are compromised.  The childminder has not taken appropriate action to address the previous recommendations from her last inspection.  The quality of teaching is weak. The childminder does not ensure that activities are developmentally appropriate so that they offer challenge and interest for older children. In addition, she does not ensure that children are provided with, or have access to, suitable resources during activities.  The childminder does not observe and assess children's learning effectively to identify their starting points and plan for their next steps in learning, so that children make

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This provision is inadequate

good progress.  The childminder does not promote partnerships with parents, other professionals and outside agencies, so that children are well supported in their learning.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy and content to be in the childminder's company.  The childminder manages children's behaviour well to promote their well-being.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 acquire a robust knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures, to ensure that children's safety and well-being is promoted  take all reasonable steps to remove, minimise and manage risks and hazards to protect children's safety and welfare, particularly the risks associated with the outdoor area  ensure activities take into account the development stages of older children, so that they are provided with sufficient challenge and involvement  ensure children are provided with and have access to sufficient resources during activities, so they are able to make choices and develop their independence skills  ensure that observations and assessments are used effectively to establish children's initial starting points and their next steps in learning  establish effective partnerships with parents, other professionals and outside agencies to share information about children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure the premises and equipment used for the purposes of the childcare are safe and suitable for that childcare (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  take all necessary measures to minimise any risk to the health or safety of the children in their care (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  ensure the premises and equipment used for the purposes of the childcare are safe and suitable for that childcare (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  take all necessary measures to minimise any risk to the health or safety of the children

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

in their care (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home, including the kitchen, garden and play areas.  The inspector observed the childminder caring for and playing with the children. She carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and her suitability and the suitability of all adults living at the premises.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practice at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled children's progress records, the childminder's self-evaluation documents, and a range of other documentation, including safeguarding, accident and medication records.  The inspector took account of parents' views from their written comments.

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who attend. This is inadequate

The quality of teaching is weak. The childminder does not establish children's starting points or make effective use of observations and assessments, therefore children's next steps in learning cannot be accurately identified. The childminder does not consider the individual learning stages of children when she plans activities. As a result, children do not make good progress. For example, during an adult-led activity, all children are given pre- cut out shapes to stick onto a paper plate. Younger children enjoy this and develop their physical skills when using resources, such as glue spreaders. However, older children are not provided with additional resources, such as scissors to cut out shapes and extend their physical skills. Other resources, such as colouring pens are not made available to children. This means they cannot follow or create their own ideas, or practise their early writing skills. The activity lacked a good level of challenge for older children and did not extend

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who attend. This is inadequate

their learning. Overall, children are not acquiring the basic skills required for their next stage of learning, such as school or nursery.

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inadequate

The childminder does not identify hazards in the home or outside area. There are a number of items that pose a risk to children's safety, including broken slabs and window frames with glass in that are stacked against a wall. She also allows children to leave toys and personal belongings on the stairs, meaning that risk assessment is ineffective and does not promote the safety and well-being of children. The childminder obtains information from parents about children's daily routines and care practices. She uses this to help settle children so that they feel content and reassured. The childminder interacts well with children. For example, she offers them cuddles when they wake up, therefore, she forms close attachments with children to help them feel secure. This supports their emotional well-being. The childminder takes children to local toddler groups to develop their social skills and confidence. This helps to prepare them emotionally for their next

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provision is inadequate

The childminder has not fully addressed the recommendations from the previous inspection. Her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements is still weak. For example, she does not know the action to take if an allegation is made against herself or a member of her family. This means that children are not effectively safeguarded. She is aware of how to restrict the use of mobile phones and cameras in her home. She understands the different types of abuse and knows what to do if she had a concern about a child's welfare. The systems in place to monitor children's progress are not effective. The childminder does not target gaps in children's learning with appropriate activities meaning they do not make good progress. She does not consistently liaise with parents and other providers to discuss children's learning. Discussions are sometimes focused on care practices and do not fully support all children in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304130 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 867518 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 July 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991. She lives in Hoole, Chester. The childminding provision operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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