Childminder EY413386

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2016 15 May 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 does not feel that it is necessary to follow manufactures instructions for games and resources. Therefore, children can easily reach games and craft materials that are unsafe for their level of development and understanding.  While the childminder acknowledges children's poor behaviour, she fails to implement any management strategies to address this. As a result, children throw resources and wander around spoiling the play of others.  An assessment of children's levels of development is not undertaken by the childminder. Planning is not effective as it does not accurately reflect what children know and can do. The childminder is not aware of children's individual next steps in learning to help them make sufficient progress.  Information is not sought from parents about their child's development. Therefore, the childminder is not able to establish each child's starting points or plan accurately for

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This provision is inadequate

what they need to learn next. The childminder does not work in partnership with other early years settings children attend so that there is continuity in their learning.  The childminder's teaching does not meet children's age and stage of development. Many activities are uninspiring and do not interest or engage children. As a result, they wander around with little sense of purpose.  The childminder's professional development is not focused on strengthening her understanding of changes to early years practice and latest guidance.

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It has the following strengths

 Children enjoy listening to the childminder read them a storybook. They use sounds and some words to express their excitement.

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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

 ensure that accessible activities and resources are safe and suitable for the age of children cared for 31/03/2016

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 manage children's behaviour appropriately to ensure that they are able to consistently learn about what is acceptable behaviour and what is not 31/03/2016

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 ensure that assessments of children's achievements are frequently undertaken and are used to accurately plan the next steps in learning for each child 31/03/2016

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 ensure that activities for children are interesting and purposeful and that teaching is well matched to children's age and stage of learning 31/03/2016

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 improve the two-way flow of information with parents; obtain information in relation to children's starting points and ongoing development to ensure that learning accurately meets their needs from the start 31/03/2016

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 develop partnerships with other early years settings that children attend to promote a two-way flow of information to support continuity in children's learning. 31/03/2016 To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 strengthen the programme of professional development to more-thoroughly review practice and confidently put into place new legislation that affects work with children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held joint discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through feedback provided.  The inspector reviewed the provider's self-evaluation provided at inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Arrangements for safeguarding children are ineffective. The childminder demonstrates a poor knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and there are breaches to requirements of the Childcare Register. The childminder does not recognise the need to protect children's well-being appropriately. For example, young children are able to help themselves to small items and put them into their mouths unnoticed. The childminder has not ensured that her professional development is targeted at developing her understanding of changes to childcare guidance. She has failed to address all of the recommendations raised at her last inspection. For example, she has not implemented effective self-evaluation to help her review her practice and improve the quality of her provision for all children. The childminder does not work in partnership with other settings that children attend. This does not promote continuity of learning or allow her to

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

effectively support children's ongoing progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not assess children's starting points or her ongoing observations of children's learning. This leads to planning that is based on insecure information. The childminder lacks the skills to plan effectively or recognise when activities and routines should be changed in response to children's needs and interests. Learning is also disturbed because the childminder does not take action to address children's poor behaviour. This occurs as a result of children who are bored and fail to engage in learning because planning and teaching does not match their abilities. Therefore, the support children receive is inconsistent. This does not ensure that they are appropriately challenged at a level that helps them to make progress. There are a reasonable range of resources available and, at times, children are occupied. Parents are provided with information about their child's achievements and can view their child's learning journal. However, the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

information provided to parents about their children's developmental levels and how they can support learning at home is not always accurate.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder's poor understanding of requirements compromises children's well-being. Children's behaviour is poor because the childminder does not manage it consistently. This often leads to a chaotic environment that hinders children's learning and puts them at risk. Children's understanding of how to keep themselves and others safe is limited. The children form an attachment to the childminder, which helps to support their ongoing emotional security. However, because the childminder is not aware of each child's level of ability they are not encouraged to consistently develop independence. Children are provided with a balanced range of snacks, including fresh fruit.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make sufficient progress in developing the essential skills that they need, such as self-awareness and independence. Their ability to develop their concentration and listening skills is also hindered. Children are not sufficiently equipped for their next stage in learning or for starting school. The childminder's planning of resources and the environment does not meet the needs of children well enough.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413386 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 851393 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Cheshunt. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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