Childminder 222286

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 March 2016 15 March 2013

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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 has made insufficient progress with actions and recommendations raised at the last inspection. She does not demonstrate a drive to develop and improve her practice. Self-evaluation procedures are not robust in identifying and targeting areas for improvement.  Procedures for safeguarding are not robust enough. The childminder is not fully alert to changes in a child's home life that may indicate they are at risk of harm.  The childminder does not have a robust understanding of the learning and development requirements, including the educational programmes. This has a significant impact on her ability to promote children's learning across all areas of their development, in readiness for school.  The quality of the childminder's teaching does not always stimulate and challenge children's learning and development. At times, the childminder dominates children's play. Therefore, children's good progress is not consistently supported.

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not implement effective strategies to engage parents in their child's learning and development.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is warm and caring and has developed good bonds with the children she cares for. Consistent routines and caring interactions from the childminder help young children feel emotionally secure and develop their confidence.  Children are able to select from a good range of accessible resources.

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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

 improve understanding of safeguarding to ensure concerns arising from changes in a child's home life are responded to, in line with guidance from the Local Safeguarding Children Board 30/04/2016

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Due Date

 implement a robust cycle of observation, assessment and planning that precisely supports children's individual stages of development 31/05/2016

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Due Date

 update knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements and use this knowledge to meet children's individual needs, so that they are able to make good progress across all areas of their learning 30/06/2016

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Due Date

 develop a written statement of procedures to be followed, in relation to complaints. 30/04/2016 To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 strengthen partnerships with parents to include the two-way flow of information about children's learning and development, including before children start  improve opportunities for children to fully lead their own play, coming up with possible solutions and experiments to solve simple difficulties they may encounter in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children at play and evaluated activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's records, the childminder's policies, including the safeguarding procedure, and a range of other documentation, including evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector talked with the childminder about how she evaluates and improves her service.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback and those spoken with during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder does not demonstrate a sufficient drive to improve and develop her provision. She does not have a robust cycle of self-evaluation. The childminder is unable to identify weaknesses in her practice or put in place robust actions to develop her provision. Furthermore, the childminder does not engage regularly in professional development. This hampers her ability to keep up to date with good practice. She has not improved her provision since her last inspection. The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder is not fully alert to changes in a child's life that may indicate they are at risk from harm. However, she demonstrates an understanding of some of the areas that would give cause for concerns about a child's welfare, and shows an understanding of the action she should take. She ensures her home is safe and holds a relevant paediatric first-aid qualification. Feedback from parents is positive, commenting

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

on the caring and flexible environment the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has not implemented a cycle of observation, assessment and planning to support children's development. Furthermore, information gathered when children start is focused solely on care routines. As a result, learning opportunities lack focus and direction. Children are cared for in a well-resourced environment and have free access to most resources. Babies spend time engaged in play, posting blocks through holes and pulling themselves to standing. However, the quality of the childminder's teaching is poor. She is unable to identify learning that is taking place and is not confident about the expected levels of development of children. Furthermore, the childminder sometimes leads play rather than allowing children to fully explore their own ideas and come up with their own solutions to difficulties they encounter.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder has not assured children's welfare and development. This is because there are several breaches of the statutory requirements. However, children have good relationships with the childminder. They arrive happy and eager to start their play. Children enjoy the childminder's cuddles, praise and consistent reassurance. The childminder gathers relevant information from parents to ensure care needs are well understood and fully met. The childminder is a good role model saying, 'Thank you' to babies as they hand her toys. The childminder makes use of a local toddler group to support children to become more confident around other children and adults. Children benefit from fresh air and physical play in the childminder's garden and the local park.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children are not effectively supported to develop the key skills they need for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school. Learning is incidental rather than purposefully planned for.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 222286 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1042909 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 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1985 and lives in Cambridge. She operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday all year round, except for family holidays and bank 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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