Childminder EY267278

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2016 18 April 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 a poor understanding of some aspects of child protection, including having regard for any statutory guidance that helps to safeguard children. In addition, she is unaware of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against any adult in her household.  The childminder does not gather sufficient information from parents about children's starting points and their ongoing learning at home to plan effectively to meet children's individual needs.  The childminder's systems to assess and observe children's development are weak. They are not precise or accurate enough to effectively identify children's next steps in learning.  The childminder does not consider when the progress check for children between the age of two and three years should be carried out.  The childminder does not share information with parents about how the Early Years Foundation Stage is being delivered.

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder evaluates her practice and is aware of some of her weaknesses. However, her lack of commitment to professional development means she has failed to take action to improve her knowledge and skills in order to improve outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 Children have developed close bonds with the childminder and are happy and settled.  Children have ample opportunities to play outside, which helps them to stay healthy.  The childminder has established links with the local schools that children attend.

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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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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures, including what to do if allegations are made, to ensure children are kept safe from harm 12/04/2016

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 promote all aspects of child protection and have regard to the government's current statutory guidance 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' 12/04/2016

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 develop systems for gathering information from parents about children's starting points and ongoing development at home, and use this information to ensure that children are fully supported in their learning and development 12/06/2016

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 increase knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements and raise the quality of observations, assessment, planning and teaching to provide a programme of activities that are linked to children's individual needs and interests 12/06/2016

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 develop understanding of the requirement to complete the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, and provide a written summary to parents identifying the child's strengths and any areas where progress is less than expected 12/06/2016

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 share information with parents about how the Early Years Foundation Stage is being delivered in the setting 12/04/2016

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 undertake appropriate professional development opportunities to develop knowledge and skills and improve the quality of teaching. 12/06/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home, including the kitchen, garden and play areas.  The inspector observed the childminder caring for and playing with the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practice at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the safeguarding policy and records of children's progress, attendance, accidents and medication.  The inspector reviewed evidence of suitability checks carried out for all adults living and working within the home and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. Although the childminder has some satisfactory knowledge of child protection issues, she lacks awareness of, and does not have regard for, any government statutory guidance. In addition, she does not fully understand the procedure to follow if an allegation of abuse is made against her or anyone else in the household. Furthermore, she fails to see the significance of keeping a record of any injuries children arrive with to fully ensure children's welfare. Most records are maintained appropriately to promote the efficient and safe management of the setting. The childminder evaluates some aspects of her practice and parents comment favourably about her service. She has identified weaknesses in her practice but has not taken action to address these. The childminder is reluctant to engage in professional development to improve her knowledge and teaching skills. This has contributed to the decline in the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

quality of her practice. The childminder exchanges general information with parents through daily discussions. However, she does not talk about how she delivers the Early Years Foundation Stage. There is also a lack of consistency in sharing and supporting children's progress and achievements with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder has an insufficient understanding of the learning and development requirements. Too little consideration is given to systematic and purposeful planning across the seven areas of learning. Information gained from observations is not understood well enough. Nor is it used frequently or precisely enough to plan challenging and enjoyable experiences that meet children's individual needs. In addition, the childminder does not know how to complete the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. She has not considered the benefits of working in partnership with parents and health professionals to complete this at the most useful point in children's development. The childminder enthusiastically supports the children in activities of their own choosing, such as exploring in the soil and hunting for mini-beasts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder gathers information from parents about children's care routines, during the settling-in period. However, she does not find out about children's starting points or learning at home to help her identify their next steps or provide individually tailored learning experiences. Children's understanding of the importance of good hygiene is supported through everyday routines. Older children enjoy outdoor play most days. They walk to school and build on their physical skills as they use large play equipment in the local park. The childminder encourages children to use good manners. She teaches them to share and take turns. Children's behaviour is managed appropriately and they have a growing understanding of right and wrong.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children make some progress from their starting points, however, this is inconsistent and often incidental. Children are learning to socialise and develop some key skills, such as independence, needed for the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY267278 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 860687 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Scawsby, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank 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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