Childminder 317972

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2016 31 January 2012

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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 failed to notify Ofsted of changes to people living in the household.  The childminder has a poor understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, including how to protect children from potential abuse. Children's safety is compromised.  The childminder has not completed paediatric first-aid training.  The childminder does not record relevant information for each child in her care. Systems for recording accidents and the administration of medication are not robust.  The childminder does not ensure that the premises are suitable for childminding.  Teaching is ineffective. The system for observation, planning and assessment is weak.  The childminder does not exchange enough information with parents about children's learning experiences and progress.  The childminder does not understand the requirement to complete a written summary of children's progress between the age of two and three years. There is insufficient

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This provision is inadequate

information about children's development and progress.

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It has the following strengths

 Children get daily fresh air and exercise during walks to school.

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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

 gain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues, including having regard to the government's statutory guidance in order to be able to identify signs of possible abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity, and to respond in a timely and appropriate way 29/04/2016

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Due Date

 implement a procedure to safeguard children which is in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board, including action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made of serious harm or abuse by any person living, working or looking after children at the premises 29/04/2016

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Due Date

 obtain a valid paediatric first-aid qualification 30/06/2016  ensure that children's records include the name and address of every child's parent and information about any other person who has legal responsibility for the child 29/04/2016

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Due Date

 keep a written record of all accidents or injuries sustained by children being cared for and details of any first aid treatment given 29/04/2016

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 ensure medication records are kept up to date including a written record each time medication is administered to a child 29/04/2016

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 ensure the premises are suitable and complies with requirements of health and safety legislation, with particular regard to damp and paint peeling off the walls in the kitchen area 29/04/2016

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Due Date

 ensure individual needs of all children are met, with particular regard to maintaining a regular two-way flow of information with parents about children's progress, promote continuity in children's learning and gain an accurate picture of what children know and can do. 29/04/2016

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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

 develop understanding of the learning and development requirements so that children are provided with a suitable educational programme and challenging experiences across all areas of learning 30/06/2016

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Due Date

 ensure observations and assessments are regularly carried out to determine children's level of achievement and check their progress 30/06/2016

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Due Date

 plan activities and experiences that are age appropriate and meet 30/06/2016 children's individual learning needs  develop understanding of the requirement to review children's progress when they are between the age of two and three years and provide parents with a short written summary. 30/06/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and looked at other areas used for childminding, including outside.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. Children's safety and well-being are significantly compromised. The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to the adults living on the premises. The childminder does not obtain important information relating to children and their families, including details of any person who has legal responsibility for the child. The childminder lacks understanding about the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She is unclear about the procedures to follow if there is a concern about a child. Furthermore, she is also unsure of the correct procedure to follow in the event that an allegation is made about herself or a household member. The childminder does not make sure that the house is a suitable environment in which to care for children. The childminder has not ensured she holds a valid first-aid qualification at all times. This means that she lacks the up-to-date knowledge to deal with any accidents a

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

child may have in her care. She does not keep a written record of accidents sustained by a child. Parents sign an agreement to enable the childminder to give their child medicine. However, the childminder does not keep a written record each time a medicine is administered to a child. The childminder does not reflect on or evaluate her provision. The childminder does not have the drive to improve or to build on her skills and knowledge through further training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Children are not adequately supported to reach their full potential or be ready for the next stage in their learning. The childminder does not use observation to identify what children already know or make accurate assessments of children's learning to plan what they need to learn next. Children's individual learning needs are not accurately known. The childminder does not provide developmentally appropriate activities across all areas of learning. The childminder does not gather information about children's starting points or keep parents informed of their child's progress. Children learn some mathematical concepts as they count the number of spots on dice.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's physical development is suitably promoted. Children enjoy trips to the park and other local areas. They are provided with nutritious meals and the childminder encourages children to talk about food that is good for them. Children adopt positive hygiene practices and manage their self-care independently. The childminder attends local toddler groups so children can make friends with others and learn to share. Children develop some social skills. They behave well and have formed appropriate relationships with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children's welfare and learning are not well supported as there are significant weaknesses in the childminder's knowledge and practice. Activities provided are not sufficiently helping children to develop further skills. Children are not making enough progress from their starting points and they are not effectively prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317972 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 955966 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 31 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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