Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 August 2015 25 October 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 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 has a poor knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Consequently, several legal requirements are not met.  The childminder's knowledge and understanding of safeguarding are inadequate. As a result, she does not have, understand or implement robust safeguarding procedures to protect children.  The childminder has not ensured that an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check is in place for all persons aged over 16 years living in her home.  The childminder does not ensure a regular flow of information between everyone involved in children's care and education. Consequently, continuity for children and a shared approach to their learning and development are insufficiently promoted.  The childminder does not know how to effectively use observation and assessment to monitor children's progress and help plan their learning experiences. Consequently, she

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This provision is inadequate

does not always provide suitably challenging and interesting activities that effectively support the next steps in children's learning and development.

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It has the following strengths

 Children have easy access to a wealth of good quality resources and make lots of choices about their play.  Children are happy and content. The childminder treats them with warmth, consideration and kindness, promoting their self-confidence and sense of security.

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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 cover the use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting  make sure that information is regularly shared between everyone involved in children's care and education to ensure that children's needs are known and met; in particular, ensure information is exchanged about their experiences, interests, needs and abilities  increase knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements; use this knowledge to regularly and purposefully observe and assess children's progress and to plan and provide challenging and stimulating activities for children

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that a Disclosure and Barring Services check is completed for every person aged 16 or over who lives on the premises on which childcare is provided.

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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)  make information available to parents about the registration system for the Childcare Register (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)  make information available to parents about the registration system for the Childcare Register (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, and observed children engaged in a variety of activities.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, training records and children's assessment records, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the childminder's home and viewed her qualification and training certificates.  The inspector took account of the views of parents recorded on questionnaires shown to the inspector.

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who attend. This is inadequate

Children's progress is inadequately supported because the quality of teaching is poor. The childminder received a recommendation to review her methods for observing and assessing children's progress at the last inspection. However, she has done very little to improve her knowledge or practice in this respect. She still does not know how to successfully assess children's progress and plan for the next steps in their learning and development. She often observes children as they play, but is not using what she sees and hears to best effect. Parents regularly talk to the childminder about their children's welfare, and she shows them her observations. However, very little is shared between the childminder, parents and other professionals about children's experiences, needs, interests and abilities. Consequently, learning experiences are not sufficiently matched to all children's needs and do not ensure that they make good progress. That said, children

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who attend. This is inadequate

have fun and develop some of the skills they need for school and future learning. Toddlers develop balance, coordination and physical strength as they throw balls and ride wheeled toys outside. Four-year-old children learn to take turns and follow instructions as they play board games with the childminder and other children. They readily talk about things that interest them and the childminder frequently introduces new words into their conversations. The childminder encourages toddlers to communicate by listening to them and repeating the words and sounds that they make. They babble happily as they play and are starting to say single words.

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inadequate

Children's well-being is not assured. While the childminder understands some of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse, she has not attended any safeguarding training to update her knowledge. Also, the childminder does not have the most recent Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance to inform her practice and ensure procedures meet requirements. Consequently, she is not fully equipped to ensure that any child protection concerns are dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner. Despite this, children are settled and have formed positive relationships with the childminder and other children. The childminder provides a warm and homely environment and children show a strong sense of belonging. They know what to expect throughout the day and are very at ease in the childminder's care. Children have sufficient space to play and rest, and are provided with healthy snacks. Robust hygiene routines are routinely followed by adults and children

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provision is inadequate

The childminder is an experienced and qualified childcare practitioner but has taken insufficient action to maintain good standards of care and education. The childminder has failed to respond to Ofsted's request for her to obtain an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check for one of her own children aged over 16 years. She has not kept up to date with childcare-related issues and does not robustly reflect on all aspects of her provision to identify strengths and priorities for improvement. Consequently, children's welfare, learning and development are inadequately promoted.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416618 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 851743 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives Earl Shilton, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30m to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 2.

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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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