Childminder 303564

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2016 3 October 2012

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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 is unaware of the action to take in the event of an allegation being made against herself or an adult living in her household.  Children do not make good progress. The childminder has a poor knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. She does not accurately observe or assess children's learning.  The required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years is not carried out. Parents do not receive a written summary of children's progress during this time.  The childminder does not make use of training opportunities or evaluate her practice.  Information about children's progress is not regularly shared with other early years providers that they attend.  The childminder does not encourage all parents to share information about their children's learning at home.  The childminder does not monitor children's progress, in order to identify any gaps in

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It has the following strengths

 Children are at ease and have developed a positive relationship with the childminder, which fosters their emotional well-being.  Children's good behaviour is supported appropriately. The childminder teaches children to share and take turns and reminds them to use good manners.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 develop knowledge and understanding of what to do in the event of an allegation being made 23/03/2016

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Due Date

 use the information gained from observations to plan experiences and opportunities which support children's stage of development and the next steps in their learning 09/04/2016

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Due Date

 complete the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years and provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas. 09/04/2016 To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 develop self-evaluation to identify strengths and weaknesses in practice and make use of professional development opportunities  share more information on a regular basis about children's learning and development with other early years settings that children attend  explore more ways of encouraging parents to share information about what children are learning at home  monitor children's progress and focus on any emerging gaps in children's learning, in order to plan to close them, so that all children make good progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector completed observations of and discussed the outcome of a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed the childminder and children in the downstairs rooms of the house.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a selection of children's records and policies and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder does not know the action to take if an allegation is made against herself or another household member. This means that children's welfare is compromised. The childminder does not have an up-to- date knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Consequently, she is unable to help children to make good progress in their learning. The childminder does not reflect on her provision or identify areas for improvement. She does not make use of any professional development opportunities. She shares some information with new parents about her setting when children enrol. The childminder has not established effective ways to share regular information about children's development with all early years settings that children attend, in order to promote continuity of care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder has a poor knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She does not carry out observations or assessments of children's learning. She is unable to find out whether there are any gaps in their development, in order to plan precisely for their next steps in learning. Furthermore, the childminder does not complete the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. She does not provide parents with a written summary of their child's development in the prime areas of learning. The childminder has a gentle manner and interacts appropriately with children. For example, she sings songs, points and counts objects in a book. The childminder talks to parents about their child's care routines and the activities they take part in. However, the childminder does not consistently encourage parents to contribute what they know about their child's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in safeguarding have a negative impact on children's welfare. The childminder provides a suitable environment and develops appropriate relationships with children. She gathers information about children's general likes, dislikes and care routines from parents during settling-in periods. This supports her in helping children to feel safe and secure in her care. Children have free access to a range of toys and resources that helps them develop sufficient independence in their learning. Children's health is promoted through a healthy diet and daily fresh air from regular walks and outings to local parks. Babies and young children develop self-care skills as they feed themselves. Children gain knowledge and understanding of diversity through a range of activities, discussions and resources.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make good enough progress. The childminder does not have the knowledge to support children to make progress typical for their age in all areas of their development. Overall, this means that children are not well prepared with the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303564 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 1036972 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Halifax. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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

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Telephone number

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