Childminder EY282671

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2016 19 April 2011

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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 identified the use of personal mobile phones in the setting as a safeguarding issue. She does not ensure that her assistant has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe.  The childminder does not consistently deliver good quality teaching that promotes rapid progress for children.  Partnerships with other providers and parents are not established to ensure that information about children's learning and development is regularly shared.  The childminder has not implemented suitable arrangements for supervising and supporting her assistant in delivering more consistent and effective practice.  The childminder does not evaluate her practice effectively to identify and address weaknesses.

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It has the following strengths

 Children develop affectionate relationships with the childminder and her assistant, who are warm and caring towards them.  Children are supported in their hygiene practices. They are encouraged to wash their hands before eating.

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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

 develop knowledge of safeguarding procedures ensuring that they are in line with the Local Safeguarding Board guidance and that they cover the use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting 02/03/2016

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 provide the assistant with support, training and guidance on safeguarding and child protection procedures in order to promote children's safety and welfare 02/03/2016

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 develop further knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements in order to plan purposeful and enjoyable learning opportunities which support children to make the best possible progress 23/04/2016

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 establish effective partnerships with parents and with other providers where children attend, so that information can be shared about their learning and development 23/04/2016

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 implement effective supervision arrangements to support the assistant in improving practice. 23/04/2016 To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 develop a rigorous self-evaluation process to identify strengths and weaknesses in teaching practice and target professional development opportunities, in order to improve outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing and looked at the toys, resources and equipment available for children to use.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and evidence of suitability of household members. She looked at the provider's self- evaluation and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector observed children present and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and her assistant at convenient times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. Procedures to keep children safe are weak. The childminder has not identified the use of personal mobile phones as a safeguarding issue. Although the childminder knows what action to take in the event of a child protection concern, she has not ensured that her assistant is as well informed. The assistant does not know the correct procedures to follow when reporting such concerns. The childminder has not taken suitable action to address the weaknesses addressed at previous inspections. Her self-evaluation process is ineffective and does not identify weaknesses in her practice. Despite gaining a relevant childcare qualification since the last inspection, the childminder is not applying this knowledge in practice. This does not promote children's good learning and development. She has not yet established links with other providers to develop a shared and consistent approach to supporting children's

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The quality of teaching is variable. The childminder has an adequate understanding about how to support children's learning. However, teaching is not consistently strong enough to precisely target the most pertinent next steps for individual children during the activities she provides. Nevertheless, the childminder follows children's interests and interacts positively as she plays alongside them. The childminder promotes the children's communication and language skills adequately. Older children enjoy mixing colours. The childminder asks a range of probing questions and encourages children to name a range of colours they can see within the environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in safeguarding mean that children's welfare is not assured. However, the childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Children demonstrate positive behaviour as they are encouraged to share and take turns. They develop a sense of responsibility as they help to tidy up the playroom. The childminder praises them which helps to raise their self-esteem. She obtains some basic information from parents before children start. This focuses on getting to know children's interests and their routines. Children are developing some independence in the setting. They benefit from opportunities to attend different groups to develop their social skills. Children enjoy spending time in the fresh air every day as they walk to and from pre-school and school.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not making good progress in their learning and development. They are acquiring some of the key skills they need in readiness for school. They are developing independence and self-care skills during daily routines and activities

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY282671 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 856250 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant.

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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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