Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2015 30 September 2011

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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 Requires improvement 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 consistently challenge or extend children's learning by considering their individual needs during activities.  The childminder does not accurately record children's hours of attendance which compromises children's safety.  The ratios of children being cared for occasionally exceed the recommended numbers. This means that the childminder is unable to offer as much support to individual children, and opportunities for children's learning to be extended are missed.  The childminder does not provide children with daily opportunities to play, explore and be physically active outdoors to promote their good health.  The childminder does not consider how to identify or manage any risks which may be present in the setting.

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It has the following strengths

 Children form secure attachments with the childminder and there is good information sharing with parents, in order to discuss and meet children's care needs.  The childminder has established effective partnerships with other providers to promote continuity of learning for children who attend other settings.

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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

 improve the quality of teaching so that children's learning is extended appropriately in order to match their individual needs  ensure that a daily record of children's hours of attendance is accurately maintained, in order to fully support children's safety and ensure ratios are not exceeded  ensure that children have opportunities for daily fresh air and physical play  ensure that risk assessments are robust and identify aspects of the environment to be checked on a daily basis to promote children's safety.

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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

 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)  provide access to a secure outdoor space, or where this is not practicable, reasonable arrangements must be made for activities to take place outdoors (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (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 (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children in her care.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including children's developmental records, and discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of parents' comments within documentation.  This inspection was carried out following the risk assessment process, following concerns being raised about the provider's practice.

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who attend. This requires improvement

Teaching requires improvement. Children are not provided with enough challenge, and opportunities are missed to extend their learning. For example, when sharing a story the childminder does not ask questions, or encourage children to count quantities or identify initial sounds of words. This means that children are not fully supported to make good progress. The childminder has knowledge of the different areas of learning and understanding of how children learn. She observes children in their play and identifies their next steps for learning as well as completing the required assessments. However, she does not always use this information well to help them progress. The childminder is receptive and responsive to what children say. Children develop their vocabulary as they happily talk about their favourite toys at home. As a result, children's communication skills are generally developing well, in preparation for the next stage in their learning. The

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who attend. This requires improvement

childminder is aware of the importance of identifying children who are experiencing delay in the expected milestones of development, and ensures that she provides early intervention to support them to catch up.

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inadequate

Children's safety is compromised as the childminder does not complete robust risk assessments to ensure that new environments are safe and suitable for children to use. Children access new premises which have not been carefully considered to ensure they are appropriate to meet their needs. A lack of daily outdoor play means that children's physical development and good health are not effectively promoted. Older children walk to and from the school on a daily basis, however, younger children are transported in a pushchair which means they have little opportunity for physical exercise as the garden area is currently in the process of being renovated. Children are well behaved as they are encouraged to take turns and share the toys. The childminder develops close bonds with children. As a result, children are happy, settled and confidently seek the childminder's involvement in their play. Children develop independence and learn to do things for

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inadequate

themselves. They manage their own hygiene and personal needs well. This builds their self-esteem and prepares them for school life. The childminder values children's individual identity and talks about their differing personalities in a positive way, promoting their emotional well-being.

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provision is inadequate

This inspection took place following concerns being raised that the care of children was taking place in another building adjacent to the childminder's home. Children were found to be cared for in another building which has been converted and has adequate lighting and heating. However, the childminder had not notified Ofsted of any changes to the use of premises or completed any risk assessment to ensure the safety and welfare of children. There were also concerns raised regarding how many children were being cared for. At the inspection, the childminder provided registers of children's attendance. These were found to be inaccurate as children's hours were not fully recorded. Furthermore, the number of children present exceeded the legal requirement which meant that ratios were being exceeded. The childminder has an understanding of child protection procedures and knows what action to take if she is concerned about a child. She has addressed the

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provision is inadequate

recommendation from the last inspection by developing her assessment systems, to identify children's next steps in learning and development. This demonstrates the childminder has capacity to improve. She also demonstrates a commitment to her role as she has also recently completed a degree in Early Years.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349598 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1006338 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Stafford, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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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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