Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 June 2015 5 February 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 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

 Children do not make the best possible progress. The childminder does not make good use of what she knows about children's development, to consistently plan and provide activities that challenge their individual learning.  The childminder does not consistently implement robust systems for the recruitment and vetting of all new assistants. Furthermore, she does not report changes to people living and working on the premises to Ofsted within the time required. Therefore, the suitability of all the people working with children cannot be established.  The childminder does not always complete all documentation correctly prior to giving medicine to children.  The childminder does not make effective use of evaluation methods to closely monitor the overall practice within the setting. Therefore, she is unable to clearly identify the areas for improvement and ensure that she is fully up to date.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder helps children to develop some of the basic skills they will need in preparation for the next stage of their learning. She teaches them skills, such as using the toilet, moving around with confidence, speaking clearly and socialising well. Therefore, children are equipped to deal with the changes ahead.  Children are confident in the childminder's home and demonstrate independence in deciding what they want to play with. This is because the environment is welcoming and well resourced. Children have access to plenty of toys and equipment that promote their self-motivated learning.  The childminder has attended a recent safeguarding training course. She is clear about recognising the possible signs and symptoms of child abuse. She understands her responsibility to report her concerns to the appropriate agencies. This goes some way to ensuring children are kept safe from harm.

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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

 implement effective systems for the recruitment and vetting of all assistants to ensure that people working with the children are suitable to do so  ensure that written permission from parents is always obtained prior to administering medication to children  make better use of the information gathered about the development of each child, to plan and provide activities that consistently challenge their individual learning, so that they make good progress.

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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

 strengthen the monitoring of practice, for example, by focusing more closely on what needs to be improved, to refresh current knowledge and further raise the standards of the setting.

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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 that Ofsted are informed of changes of circumstances as soon as they occur, with particular regard to changes in people living and working on the premises (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that effective systems are in place to check the suitability of anyone caring for or who is in regular contact with the children (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that a record is kept of any medicine administered to any child cared for on the premises together with a record of parent/guardian/carer's consent (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that Ofsted are informed of changes of circumstances as soon as they occur, with particular regard to changes in people living and working on the premises (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that effective systems are in place to check the suitability of anyone caring for or who is in regular contact with the children (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that a record is kept of any medicine administered to any child cared for on the premises together with a record of parent/guardian/carer's consent (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching practice and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at the documents available, including children's learning records and policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her assistants.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her methods for self-evaluation.  The inspector sought parents' and children's views from discussions held and written comments available.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The quality of teaching is variable. The childminder observes and assesses children's progress and uses this information to check that children are developing in line with expectations. She knows children fairly well and uses this to promote their learning during child-led play. However, she does not always make good use of what she knows to inform adult-led activities. She plans activities weekly, based on topics and mainly her own ideas. For example, the childminder asks young children to experiment with materials to make shakers to promote their listening skills. Some children prefer filling and emptying the bottles and exploring this mathematical concept. Other children prefer spending time posting one item at a time and taking it back out, which develops their understanding of the world. Eventually, as the childminder keeps trying to guide the activity towards what she requires children to do, they give up and move away. Therefore, children sometimes

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who attend. This requires improvement

take part in activities that do not challenge their individual learning needs. This means the childminder is not making good use of what she knows about children to help them reach their full potential. Partnerships with parents are established. The childminder ensures that information is shared. Therefore, parents are somewhat involved in promoting their children's care and learning needs between the setting and home, as required.

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inadequate

The childminder is kind, caring and friendly. Therefore, children are relaxed and quickly settle in her care. Children form positive relationships with both the childminder and her assistants as they actively chat to them and include them in their play. These relationships support children to feel safe and secure. However, because recruitment and vetting procedures are not robustly implemented by the childminder, these feelings of security and trust are somewhat misguided. Furthermore, the childminder does not complete all documentation that underpins children's safety and welfare. For example, parents request that she give mediation to their children. However, on one occasion, she did not get them to complete a medication form, which gives written consent, prior to the medication being administered. Some care practices are positive. The childminder is aware of children's individual care needs from the outset and ensures these are efficiently managed. She also

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inadequate

promotes children's physical skills well. The childminder has particular regard for supporting young children to manage their own self-care as they grow. She also gives them opportunities to learn how to use different tools and equipment in their play, such as the large climbing frame outside and pencils and crayons for drawing.

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provision is inadequate

The childminder's understanding of meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage is inadequate. This is because she has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to people living and working in the house, in a timely way. She has also failed to implement robust recruitment and vetting procedures for all new assistants. The childminder does ensure some relevant checks are in place before new assistants start. However, the vetting processes, which include obtaining and recording references from previous employers and checking identity documents, are not always consistently implemented. Therefore, children are not effectively safeguarded as the suitability of people working with them is not clearly established. The childminder is well qualified and encourages the people working with her to achieve the same level of skill. She makes use of frequent discussions to supervise her assistants and sends them on regular training

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provision is inadequate

courses. She also herself keeps her knowledge and skills up to date by conducting research and accessing training. However, this has a limited impact on the quality of care and education she provides. The childminder evaluates the setting and makes use of this to work towards improving the environment. However, she does not make the best use of evaluation to look closely at the overall practice within the setting. Therefore, she is unable to clearly identify all the areas for improvement and swiftly work towards addressing these to ensure that she is fully up to date.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY377054 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 858408 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 30

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008. She works with an assistant and another childminder from her home. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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