Childminder EY274398

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2016 20 January 2011

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder continues to fail to promote children's health and safety, and ensure their well-being. She is in breach of a significant number of safeguarding and welfare requirements.  Children are inadequately safeguarded. The childminder does not know how to effectively identify a child who may be at risk of harm.  Children's safety is not ensured. The childminder does not identify or remove risks throughout her home. She is also not suitably vigilant with regard to dangerous choking hazards.  The childminder does not obtain enough information from parents to support children with specific medical needs or take appropriate action when they become ill.  The childminder was unable to provide all required records for inspection and has failed to inform Ofsted of a serious incident.  Children's health is compromised. The childminder does not take effective steps to promote personal hygiene and prevent the spread of infection.

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not provide children with daily access to a safe outdoor play area. The indoor space is cluttered and fire exits are not kept free from obstruction.  The childminder has a limited understanding of how children learn and develop. Children are not sufficiently motivated to make progress in their learning and development.  The childminder does not communicate with children appropriately and behaviour strategies are inappropriate, negative and do not promote children's self-esteem.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are encouraged to make friends and have warm relationships with each other.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 gain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues, including having regard to the government's statutory guidance 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 09/03/2016

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 ensure all hazards are removed or minimised with particular regard to chemical products and razors in the bathroom and on the stairs 09/03/2016

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 ensure all hazards are removed or minimised with particular regard to hanging wires and cables, batteries, plastic carrier bags and stacked boxes in the playroom 09/03/2016

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 ensure all hazards are removed or minimised with particular regard to cat food, and hazardous items, such as cleaning products and kitchen equipment stored in low-level cupboards and drawers in the kitchen 09/03/2016

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 ensure systems are in place to support children with specific medical needs, including maintaining a record of the medication and dosage children require and when medication has been administered 09/03/2016

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 ensure systems are in place to support children with specific medical needs, including maintaining a record of the medication and dosage children require and when medication has been administered 09/03/2016

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 take appropriate action if children are ill, to ensure they receive appropriate medical attention without delay 09/03/2016

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 keep a written record of any accidents, injuries and first-aid treatment given 09/03/2016

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 ensure that children's health and personal hygiene are promoted to prevent the spread of infection, with particular regard to handwashing after nappy changing 09/03/2016

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 ensure there are suitable hygienic changing facilities for any children who are in nappies 09/03/2016

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 ensure that children are provided with a safe outdoor play area daily 09/03/2016

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 manage children's behaviour in an appropriate and positive way to promote their self-esteem. 09/03/2016 To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure the premises and equipment are organised in a way that meets the needs of children 09/03/2016

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 take reasonable steps to secure the safety of children and others on the premises in the case of fire or any other emergency, with particular regard to ensuring fire exits are free from obstructions 09/03/2016

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 improve knowledge of how young children learn and develop, in order to plan activities and experiences that are age and stage appropriate 01/04/2016

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 improve the quality of teaching so children have consistent challenge to meet their individual needs, and interact in ways that support their language and communication. 01/04/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and had a tour of the premises.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, carers and children, including those expressed in recent letters.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of members of the household and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder lacks knowledge of statutory requirements. She does not reflect on the quality of her provision or evaluate where improvements are necessary. She has failed to sustain improvements made to several of the actions that were issued with a notice to improve by Ofsted at the last inspection. Additionally, further breaches of the requirements and key weaknesses requiring development have been identified. Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder does not understand how to identify children who may be at risk of harm. Although written risk assessments are in place, the childminder does not implement them. She demonstrates a lack of understanding about what constitutes a risk to children, which puts them at significant risk of harm. For example, during the inspection, it was necessary for the inspector to ensure that a number of hazards were moved out of children's reach, such as batteries and aerosol sprays, in

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

order to keep children safe. The childminder has not considered how razor blades and cosmetic products can be safely stored out of children's reach. In addition, large pushchairs block the route to the front door of the childminder's home, which is an emergency exit. This prevents the childminder from ensuring children are able to evacuate the building safely in the event of a fire or other emergencies. The childminder completes the required training, such as paediatric first aid. However, she does not understand how to support children with specific medical needs. She does not find out enough information about their condition to provide appropriate support, which puts them at risk of harm. For example, she does not consider the danger of exposing young children to allergens and fails to identify the symptoms of severe allergic reactions. Consequently, she does not provide children with the medical care they need swiftly enough to prevent them from

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

becoming unwell. In addition, the childminder did not follow procedures and notify Ofsted of a reportable illness.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Parents are encouraged to share basic information about what children can do, and their likes and dislikes. Some observations of children's play are completed and summaries of the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years are recorded. However, the plans for the next steps in children's learning are not implemented. Children sit for a considerable amount of time watching television, which distracts them and prevents them from learning through play. Although the childminder is qualified, she does not use her knowledge to support children's learning and development. She often supervises children, rather than supporting and extending their learning appropriately. The quality of teaching is inadequate. The childminder does not understand how children learn and develop. As a result, she interrupts children's learning because she fails to recognise that there is purpose in their play. For example, when they take toys out of a basket, they

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

are told to, 'Stop because you are making a mess'. When children attempt to communicate with the childminder, she is dismissive and abrupt. For example, they ask her, 'Where has the cat gone?' and she tells them to, 'Stop stressing' and that they, 'Panic too much'. This does not foster positive relationships, encourage or support children's understanding of behaviour. The childminder does not engage children, motivate them or promote their language development, including children who speak English as an additional language.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Significant weaknesses in the provision have a negative effect on children's physical development and welfare. Children do not have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. The childminder does not maintain her outdoor area so that it is safe for children to play. Other areas in the local community that the childminder chooses to use for outdoor play with the children are unsuitable. For example, she takes children to a playground which is littered with broken glass. Children's good health is not promoted because the childminder does not follow appropriate hygiene routines. For example, the childminder changes soiled nappies across her knee while sitting on the bathroom floor and does not remember to wash her hands afterwards. This has the potential to spread infection, sets a poor example to the children and does not support them to learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy. The childminder has a very poor understanding of how

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

to promote positive behaviour to children. She is a poor role model whose expectations are often unrealistic and whose explanations to children are mostly negative and unnecessary. This does not help children to understand what is needed and why. They often do not understand why they are being told to do something or to stop doing something and, in some cases, are not developmentally ready to do as the childminder expects.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make sufficient progress in their learning and development. They are not challenged in their learning and much of what they do lacks purpose. Children are not motivated to learn, because teaching fails to meet their needs and is often dismissive of their interests. They are not well prepared or equipped with the key skills they need for future learning or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY274398 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 1017286 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Liverpool. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday and from 8am to 4pm on Friday. She is closed for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. Children who speak English as an additional language attend.

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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

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