Childminder EY483759

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 April 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 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 does not maintain a consistent daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises, including their hours of attendance.  The poor quality of the childminder's teaching does not effectively stimulate and challenge children's learning and development. She does not make regular observations and assessments of the children, in order to plan challenging activities that promote their progress.  The childminder has not developed effective partnership working with other early years provisions, in order to support the continual progress of children's learning and development.  The childminder does not make the best use of the monitoring of her provision to target areas for improvement and ensure requirements are met at all times.  The childminder does not provide rich learning opportunities during indoor and outdoor activities to captivate children's interests and extend their learning.

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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 forms caring relationships with the children in her care. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and emotionally secure.  Children visit places of interest around the local community, such as the library, and socialise with other children during their attendance at toddler groups.

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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 a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises, including their hours of attendance, is maintained at all times 11/04/2016

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 improve the quality of teaching to ensure all children receive consistent support during activities to help them make good progress 27/05/2016

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 ensure ongoing assessment is consistently used to inform the planning of challenging activities that sharply focus on children's precise learning needs, in order to help them make good progress in their learning 27/05/2016

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 ensure collaborative partnerships are in place with other providers to support continuity in the children's care and learning 29/04/2016

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 ensure a regular two-way flow of information to support parents to become involved in their children's learning and development 29/04/2016

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 ensure the range of play experiences provided in the indoor and outdoor environments supports children to become highly motivated and engaged in their play. 29/04/2016 To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 strengthen procedures for self-evaluation to ensure ongoing targets for improvement are based on rigorous monitoring of practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed joint observations with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder demonstrates a lack of understanding regarding her role and responsibilities to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She does not maintain an up-to-date record of the children's names and hours of attendance. Furthermore, the childminder allowed her public liability insurance to expire and lapse for a short period of time before it was renewed. This compromises the effective management of the provision. The arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. Other aspects of children's safety are promoted adequately. The childminder takes appropriate steps to minimise hazards in her home. She demonstrates an understanding of what would cause her concern and her responsibilities to protect children from harm and neglect. The childminder has a suitable complaints procedure in place. Self-evaluation is weak. This limits the childminder's ability to identify improvements and ensure requirements are met

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder's observations and assessments of the children are not consistent and up to date. As a result, the childminder is not able to purposefully plan new experiences based on children's precise learning needs. Children are sometimes left to occupy themselves. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that they enjoy their time in the childminder's care. Children are supported to measure ingredients to make dough. They are developing their hand-to-eye coordination as they mix and pour. Children use tools, such as cutters, with growing precision. However, the childminder does not intuitively ask children probing questions that promote their critical thinking and development. Strategies to encourage parents to become fully involved in their children's learning and development are ineffective. Furthermore, the childminder's links with other provisions that the children attend are not robust enough. This minimises opportunities to plan further experiences

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

that complement and extend children's learning and emerging interests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare and development are not supported. The childminder does not provide a stimulating environment. Resources and activities do not always sustain the children's interest, restricting opportunities for them to develop and expand their own play and ideas. The childminder offers flexible settling-in arrangements. She seeks all the relevant information from parents about each child's needs and stage of development when they first attend. This appropriately supports continuity in their care as they make the transition from their home. Children are supported by the childminder to understand simple rules and boundaries. They develop friendships and are learning to play cooperatively together, share and take their turn. Children have opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air. They are offered snacks and meals. The childminder keeps the areas of her home used by the children suitably clean.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children are not consistently supported to develop the key skills they need for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to pre-school and school. The quality of the childminder's teaching does not sufficiently challenge and extend children's learning and development. Learning is incidental rather than purposefully planned for. Nevertheless, children are encouraged to develop independence in their personal care and enjoy doing things for themselves, such as putting on their coats to go outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483759 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 1040906 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 the Sugar Way area of Peterborough. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, 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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