Childminder EY477119

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 March 2016 Not applicable

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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 has not responded to concerns about children's welfare in a timely and appropriate way.  Records detailing the administration of medications the childminder has given to children have not been kept.  The childminder does not assess the children's progress frequently or accurately enough. She does not have a clear and accurate picture of each child's level of development through all areas of learning.  The childminder does not make the best use of information gained from parents about children's achievements at home and what they already know and can do when they first join the setting.  The process for self-evaluation is not effective in identifying areas for improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 Children behave well, and the childminder is a good role model and has a calm nature. She praises children on their achievements, which builds on their self-esteem and confidence.

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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

 respond to safeguarding concerns in a timely and appropriate way 24/04/2016  ensure medication is only administered to a child where written permission for that particular medicine has been obtained from the child's parent and/or carer. In addition, keep a written record each time a medicine is administered to a child 24/04/2016

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Due Date

 improve the methods of assessing children's achievements to ensure any gaps in their learning are quickly identified so activities can be precisely planned to support their individual next steps in learning 24/04/2016

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Due Date

 implement a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parent makes in writing or by email. 24/04/2016 To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 strengthen opportunities for parents to contribute more information about what children do at home, and use this information to plan from the outset, even more precisely for children's next steps in learning  develop the self-evaluation process to more accurately identify areas that require development and weaknesses in the quality of the educational provision.

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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 viewed all areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector did a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all household members. She also looked at a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. The childminder has failed to ensure that concerns regarding children's welfare have been dealt with in a timely manner. In addition, the childminder does not maintain records of medication that have been administered to children. The childminder has evaluated her practice, however, the system in place has not successfully enabled her to identify areas that require improvement or development. The childminder talks to parents when they collect their children and advises them about what their children have been doing. She has completed some online training courses. This has helped to improve the experiences children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder gathers information from parents, mainly about their children's care needs only, when they first attend her setting. Daily conversations with parents take place. The childminder makes some observations of children's achievements. However, these are not done regularly and children's progress is not accurately assessed. She cannot accurately identify children's level of development or if there are gaps in their learning. She provides an appropriate range of activities that interests and engages the children. She demonstrates how to complete tasks well and encourages the children to try to do things for themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weakness in leadership and management means that children's welfare is not fully assured. The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. The children soon settle, as the childminder is sensitive to their needs and provides activities that interest them. The childminder is a positive role model. She praises children's efforts as they help with small tasks, such as tidying up. This gives them a sense of achievement and boosts their self- confidence. Children are offered a healthy and balanced diet. Regular trips to the park provide opportunities for children to develop their physical skills and support them to learn about healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make suitable progress in their learning. They behave well in relation to their ages and stages of development. Children are beginning to gain the basic skills they need to prepare them for the next stage in their learning, including school. They develop their independence as they put on their own shoes and coats and make positive choices about what they want to play with. Children whose home language is not English are sufficiently developing their communication skills in English. Their home language is also developed through play and learning opportunities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477119 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 972343 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Boston, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 7.30pm, Monday to Saturday, except 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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