Childminder EY216236

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 December 2015 24 February 2009

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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 Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid qualification. Failure to complete this compulsory training in a timely manner has been an issue at a previous inspection.  The childminder does not understand her responsibility to keep Ofsted informed of any changes to her provision, including changes to her contact telephone numbers.  The childminder is not aware of the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation of abuse being made against herself or a member of her household.  The childminder does not show a capacity to make improvements without external support. She does not effectively evaluate the service she offers to identify strengths and weaknesses of her practice. There is not an effective programme of professional development in place to help to extend her knowledge and skills.  The childminder does not make effective use of what she knows about the children to plan activities to support their good progress in all areas of learning.

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This provision is inadequate

 Children's welfare is not assured. The childminder has not maintained adequate levels of insurance when using vehicles to transport children.

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It has the following strengths

 The environment in which children are cared for is organised and inviting. Children are free to move around independently. They are able to choose where to play and are encouraged to express their own preferences for resources and toys.

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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

 complete and maintain an appropriate paediatric first-aid qualification 29/03/2016

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Due Date

 maintain adequate car insurance for transporting children in a vehicle 29/01/2016

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Due Date

 improve safeguarding knowledge so that appropriate action is taken in the event of an allegation of abuse being made against a person living or working on the premises 29/03/2016

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Due Date

 support the progress of all children who attend the setting including children who speak English as an additional language. 29/03/2016

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 improve the quality and consistency of teaching in order to plan more challenging learning experiences, taking account of children's individual needs and abilities to help them to make good progress. 29/03/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used to care for children. Care practices and play and learning activities in the living room, dining room and garden were observed.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed a planned activity and carried out a joint evaluation of the activity with the childminder.  The inspector viewed a selection of documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation document, policies, procedures and records of children's learning.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of written comments from parents in children's developmental records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder demonstrates a limited capacity to improve her practice. She is reliant on outside support, such as the inspection process, to prompt her to review her provision. Self-evaluation is overly optimistic and does not identify or prioritise the significant weaknesses within her practice. This has contributed to the failure to notify Ofsted of changes to her provision. The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder does not have a clear understanding of the procedures to follow if an allegation of abuse was made against herself or a member of her family. She has not renewed her first-aid certificate in a timely manner. She has also failed to ensure that her car insurance is adequate for transporting minded children. Although the childminder is qualified and experienced, she has not considered her professional development. She is not aware of changes to the Early Years Foundation Stage or recent government

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has a basic understanding of how children learn through play. Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, participate in a variety of play-based learning activities. The childminder assesses and tracks children's progress and, based on her past knowledge and experience, knows where they are in their learning. However, she does not make good use of the information from these assessments to review her teaching skills so that she is effectively supporting children's next steps in learning. Learning activities are not always aimed purposefully enough at individual children's identified learning needs. Some aspects of her teaching are inconsistent, such as the way in which she promotes children's understanding of sounds and letters. The childminder provides information to parents about their children's progress both verbally and in writing. This two-way flow of information allows parents to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

be involved in their children's learning. The childminder plans daily use of the secure garden for fresh air and physical play, helping to promote children's physical well-being and the development of their large muscles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in the childminder's leadership and management have a negative impact on children's safety and welfare. Although the childminder states that children in her care have very few accidents, she cannot assure that any first-aid treatment given is in accordance with current best practice. The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She works closely with parents to develop a consistent approach to supporting children in coping with changes in their lives, promoting their emotional well-being. Led by the childminder's example, children are learning to play together, and treat each other kindly and with respect. Meals provided by the childminder are healthy and well balanced. Outings are used to promote children's confidence and ability to socialise with others. The childminder works together with parents to ensure consistency between home and her setting.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children develop an interest and willingness to learn, helping them to gain basic skills in order to be prepared for school. However, the childminder does not have high enough expectations of what children are capable of in order to help them make good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY216236 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 872445 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. She operates all year round from 8am until 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and school holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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