Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2016 1 November 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 has not attended child protection training, to help her understand the process to follow if there is a concern about a child. She does not know what to do if an allegation is made against herself or a family member.  The childminder does not have a current paediatric first-aid certificate.  The childminder does not keep a record of the hours of the children's attendance, to ensure that it is clear which children are present at any one time.  Information gained from parents when children start attending is focused on care needs. It does not provide precise information about the starting points in children's learning and development.  Children's developmental progress is not assessed or tracked across the seven areas of learning, to ensure that any gaps are quickly identified and managed.  The childminder does not monitor the quality of her practice. She has not identified a procedure for handling complaints made by parents.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has taken steps to address the actions set at the last inspection. She has improved how she evaluates her observations of children's learning. This supports her to identify what she needs to do to support their continuing progress.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment in which children are happy and confident to express themselves.  The childminder gets to know the children well and talks confidently about their interests. She provides a varied and interesting range of toys and resources.  The childminder supports children's communication skills. She encourages them in conversation and promotes their developing speech and vocabulary.

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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

 attend a child protection training course, to develop knowledge of the process to follow if concerned about a child or if an allegation is made against herself or a household member 31/05/2016

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Due Date

 complete and maintain an appropriate paediatric first-aid certificate 18/04/2016  maintain a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance 14/03/2016

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 ensure that the process of assessing and tracking children's progress is effective and that this information is then used to help children to make good progress 04/04/2016

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 put in place a procedure for dealing with complaints made by parents 21/03/2016

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 put in place a written statement of the procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register. 21/03/2016 To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 seek more detailed information from parents about children's precise stages of learning and development when they first start attending  put in place a system of self-evaluation, in order to accurately identify weaknesses in the setting and plan for continuous improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at records of children's learning and a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has not attended child protection training. She is not confident about the process to follow to ensure that child protection concerns are dealt with appropriately. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse to help her recognise when a child might be at risk. She maintains most necessary documentation but does not record the hours of children's attendance. The childminder does not have a procedure in place for managing complaints from parents. However, she does demonstrate friendly relationships with them. She keeps parents informed about their child's day. In addition, the childminder has established partnerships with other settings that children attend, to ensure an effective two-way flow of information. She finds out what children are doing in other settings that they attend and follows this to support their learning and promote consistency.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not find out enough information about children's starting points to enable her to immediately plan for their next steps in learning. She does talk to parents about their children's likes and dislikes, through her discussions with them when children first attend the setting. The childminder does not review or track children's learning accurately. This does not ensure that any gaps or areas of learning where children are exceeding expected levels can be quickly and accurately identified and managed. She relies too much on her past experiences of child development, rather than assessing children's individual stage of learning. The childminder gets to know the children and observes them as they play. This enables her to provide activities that they enjoy. The childminder is actively engaged in the children's play, and her interactions encourage them to persevere in activities. She challenges children's thinking and gives them time to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

consider how problems can be solved. Children choose freely from the varied range of toys available to them, supporting their independence and sense of belonging.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's physical well-being is not adequately supported. The childminder has not maintained a paediatric first-aid certificate to ensure that she is able to manage accidents appropriately. Children are encouraged to be active. They walk to school and back as part of the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder treats children with respect and positive regard, helping them learn to share toys and understand what is acceptable behaviour. Children are supported to settle into the childminding setting. They develop secure emotional attachments to the childminder. Children are secure, happy and confident to express themselves. They manage their own personal hygiene needs, relevant to their age. Their dietary needs are met by their parents, as they provide all meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Overall, children do not make sufficient progress. The process of assessing and tracking children's progress is not adequate enough to ensure that the childminder has accurate information to help children to make good progress. Children develop self-care and independence. In these respects, they develop some of the skills needed to be ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY285366 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1037110 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Bury St Edmunds. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, 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

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

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Telephone number

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