Childminder EY471811

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 March 2016 19 August 2014

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not ensure that there is always an adult present at the setting and on outings with children, who holds a current paediatric first-aid qualification. This is a breach of the Early Years Register and associated Childcare Register.  The childminder and her assistants do not consistently promote good hygiene procedures with children. For example, they do not regularly change the bowl of soapy water they use for handwashing downstairs, to keep it hygienic.  The childminder does not consistently take reasonable steps to remove any risks to ensure adults and children can work and play in safety.  Children are not consistently able to explore and extend their awareness of the world. For example, they do not have regular use of real tools, utensils and resources to enhance their play further.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has an up-to-date knowledge about the requirements and procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare.  The childminder and her assistants display a good knowledge of how children learn and develop, and use this to plan activities that help build on their learning.  The childminder and her assistants have a very good knowledge of children's individual needs and interests, their different backgrounds, and how well they are progressing in all areas of learning.

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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 at least one person who has a current paediatric first- aid certificate is on the premises and available at all times when children are present, and must accompany children on outings 30/04/2016

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 ensure steps are taken to consistently promote good hygiene procedures with children 30/04/2016

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 ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to minimise any risk to the safety of the children. 30/04/2016

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 strengthen opportunities for children to increase their understanding of the world and develop their play experiences further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and her assistants, and discussed children's development with them.  The inspector observed children during their play, both in the home and garden, and observed their handwashing routine.  The inspector sampled a range of policies and records.  The inspector viewed relevant documents, including those relating to qualifications, such as first aid.  The inspector held a discussion with the childminder about her risk assessment process and self-evaluation system.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not hold a current first-aid certificate and not all her assistants have one either. At times, there are no adults present with a current first-aid certificate, as required. However, the childminder and her assistants have some knowledge of how to treat injuries and are currently on relevant first-aid training so there is minimal impact on children's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder assesses risks within her environment well overall. However, she does not always address identified potential hazards, such as promptly disposing of used paint tins and old carpets. The childminder monitors her assistants and helps them develop skills to support their teaching practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately records children's progress and regularly shares these with parents. She monitors these carefully and identifies any gaps in children's learning quickly so she can seek additional help. She encourages parents to share details about their children's achievements and uses this information to build on their learning at home. The childminder encourages children's independence skills; for example, they help prepare and cook their own lunches and snacks. The childminder knows her responsibility to help prepare children for school well. For example, she teaches children to recognise different colours, letters, shapes and numbers in their play and daily routines.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children enjoy healthy food and drink is available for when they are thirsty. They have the freedom to explore in all areas of the environment, to build on their learning. Children enjoy playing outside. For example, they enjoy digging, stirring and creating in the mud, and were good at finding sticks to use; however, they were not able to use real tools, such as spades to dig with, when they wanted, to help promote their play further. Children learn about healthy lifestyles; for example, they enjoy the benefits of fresh air and exercise every day. The childminder encourages children to manage their personal hygiene, such as when they wash their hands. However, the water the childminder provides is not regularly changed to help keep it hygienic to use. The childminder and her assistants effectively promote children's behaviour. For example, they help children learn the importance of sharing, respecting others, and being considerate and tolerant.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have fun during their play and interact well with the childminder and her assistants during activities. They develop good communication and problem-solving skills. For example, they talk and play with the childminder and assistants, who use these times well to ask questions that encourage them to think for themselves and help them develop new skills. Children gain the skills they need for their future learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471811 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1043307 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Herne Bay, Kent. The childminder has six assistants, but only works with a few at a time. She operates her service from Monday to Friday, all day, for most of the year, with the exception of bank holidays and Christmas. The childminder has a 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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