Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2015 5 August 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 Good 2

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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's knowledge and understanding of safeguarding are inadequate. Consequently, she does not have, understand or implement robust safeguarding procedures to protect children.  Children's safety and well-being are compromised. This is because the childminder does not appropriately identify and effectively minimise all risks to their safety.  The childminder does not rigorously reflect on all aspects of her provision. She does not access regular training or make the most of other professional development opportunities. Consequently, she is not continually improving her skills, practice and knowledge, or checking whether all legal requirements are met.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of how children learn and develop through play and, overall, the quality of teaching is good.  The childminder supports children's developing language well. She actively listens to children, speaks clearly and gives them plenty of time to think and respond to her questions. As a result, children gain vocabulary and are keen to talk about things that interest them.  The childminder has a very kind and caring nature. She is attentive to children's needs and has developed strong, affectionate bonds with them. Consequently, children are content, and they happily go to the childminder for comfort, support or reassurance.

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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

 attend a child protection training course to gain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues, in order to be able to identify signs of possible abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity, and to respond in a timely and appropriate way  devise and implement procedures to safeguard children which are in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board, and make sure that procedures to ensure the safe use of mobile phones, cameras and the internet in the setting are robust  ensure thorough risk assessments are conducted, and action is promptly and effectively undertaken to identify and minimise risks to children; in particular ensure that all outdoor play equipment is used and sited safely, and ensure that resources are stored and presented so they do not negatively impact on available play space, or the safe and easy movement of people around the home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop robust methods to review and check all aspects of the provision, to effectively drive improvement and to ensure that all legal requirements are met.

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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

 attend child protection training to be able to identify and act on any indications that a child may be suffering from harm (compulsory part of the Childcare register)  ensure that all necessary measures are taken to minimise any identified risks (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  develop knowledge of child protection issues and procedures to safeguard children from abuse or neglect (voluntary part of the Childcare register)  ensure that all necessary measures are taken to minimise any identified risks (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection, and observed children engaged in a variety of activities.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, children's records and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and viewed the childminder's first-aid certificate.  The inspector took account of the views of parents recorded on cards, questionnaires and letters.

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who attend. This is good

Children have fun, progress well from their starting points and develop many of the skills needed for school and future life. For example, they develop good social skills as they regularly mix with other children and adults during visits to community groups. The childminder interacts well with children, and is calm and patient. She does not overcorrect children during their play and conversations, or offer them her help too early. As a result, children grow in confidence and learn to independently solve problems. The childminder successfully observes children to assess their learning and enjoyment, and asks parents to share what they know about their children. Furthermore, she regularly exchanges learning and development information with staff at any other settings children also attend. Consequently, she knows the children in her care well, and provides relevant experiences that successfully promote children's all-round skills and knowledge.

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inadequate

Children's well-being is not assured. The childminder's knowledge and understanding of child protection issues is weak, and some safety risks are not identified or managed appropriately. For example, the childminder does not have a secure understanding of the signs of possible abuse, or know how to respond to safeguarding concerns appropriately. The childminder does not ensure that all play equipment in her back garden is positioned, and used safely. Slides are not secured to prevent them moving, and a large trampoline is sited very close to the fence. Also, the childminder does not ensure that only one child plays on the trampoline at any one time. This practice is not in line with the manufacturer's safety guidelines, and does not teach children safe habits. The childminder has accumulated a vast array of toys and equipment, and children make lots of independent choices about their play. However, at times, resources are not presented or

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inadequate

stored effectively. Consequently, space for children to play and for people to move easily and safely is sometimes reduced. Despite this, suitable hygiene and safety procedures are followed in relation to family pets, and visitors are closely supervised. Children learn appropriate hygiene practices though the daily routine and confidently explore their environment. They experience plenty of fresh air and physical exercise as outdoor play is a regular occurrence.

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provision is inadequate

The childminder is not meeting all safeguarding and welfare requirements, and this means that children's welfare and safety are compromised. The childminder does not robustly reflect on the quality and effectiveness of her provision. As a result, she does not have a clear view of her strengths, weaknesses and priorities for improvement. The childminder has not attended any training other than paediatric first aid since registration. Consequently, she does not have a secure and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of Early Years Foundation Stage. In particular, the childminder's safeguarding procedures are not in line with the latest guidance and procedures from her Local Safeguarding Children Board. Despite this, the childminder has formed good relationships with parents. They regularly exchange information about children's welfare and progress, and this ensures consistency of care for

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provision is inadequate

children. Parents value the childminder's service, and comment on how happy and settled their children are in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225357 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 866232 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives in East Goscote, Leicestershire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.45pm, 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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